Mr. David D. Ernst
Employment, Accident & Injury, Real Estate, Wrongful Death, Contract, Construction
Experience:
35 years
Language(s):
English
David Ernst | Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer
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About David
David Ernst has over 25 years of experience in civil litigation and has conducted more than 50 trials. His litigation practice focuses on employment, construction, real estate, and personal injury. Mr. Ernst has represented major corporations, insurance companies, and professionals, including physicians and surgeons, accountants, and engineers. He has special expertise representing clients in a variety of employment issues, including harassment and discrimination actions. Mr. Ernst also serves as a mediator focusing on employment, construction, commercial liability, and personal injury matters.
Mr. Ernst began his professional career as an engineer, working on a major construction project, the $1.5 billion expansion of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. After obtaining his law degree, he worked for the San Diego City Attorney’s Office, where he was recruited by a major law firm in Los Angeles, Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O’Keefe & Nichols. Mr. Ernst joined Backus, Bland, Navarro & Weber in 1998, and founded Backus & Ernst in 2013.
Mr. Ernst began his professional career as an engineer, working on a major construction project, the $1.5 billion expansion of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. After obtaining his law degree, he worked for the San Diego City Attorney’s Office, where he was recruited by a major law firm in Los Angeles, Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O’Keefe & Nichols. Mr. Ernst joined Backus, Bland, Navarro & Weber in 1998, and founded Backus & Ernst in 2013.
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Experience
Partner
Backus & Ernst LLP
Present
Los Angeles, CA
Admission
California
1990
Education
University of Illinois
B.S. (Engineering)
1983
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Claims Litigation Management2012 - Present
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Los Angeles County Bar Association Member2002 - Present
Notable Work
Cases
Chajon v. LAUSD
Summary judgment for Defendant.
Doe v. Advance Petroleum
Summary Judgment for Client.
National Subcontractor v. Owner
Obtained $8,800,000 pre-litigation settlement on behalf of national contractor.
Doe v. Doe
$5.7 million settlement.
4580 Thousand Oaks v. In-Three
$2.8 million verdict for client.
Additional Info
Backus & Ernst LLP Highlights
Employment, Accident & Injury, Real Estate, Wrongful Death, Contract, Construction
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English