David Ernst | Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer
David D. Ernst 
Employment, Accident & Injury, Real Estate, Wrongful Death, Contract, Construction
- Law Office: Backus & Ernst LLP
- Los Angeles Law Firms
- Law School: James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, J.D. 1990
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 32 years
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Criminal Estate
445 S. Figueroa Los Angeles 90071 USAccident & Injury
888 West 6th St Los Angeles 90017 USAccident & Injury Personal Injury Wrongful Death Car Accident
811 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 90017 USCriminal DUI-DWI Felony White Collar Crime
626 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles 90017 USDivorce & Family Law Custody & Visitation
550 S. Hill Street STE 1467 Los Angeles 90013 USAccident & Injury Personal Injury Car Accident Wrongful Termination Employment
3055 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles 90010 USCriminal DUI-DWI Misdemeanor Felony Immigration
3435 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 90010 USWills & Probate Prenuptial Agreements Family Law Divorce & Family Law Paternity
3435 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles 90010 USEstate Business
3435 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles 90010 US
introduction
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
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | Backus & Ernst LLP | Los Angeles, CA | Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona | J.D. | Law School | 1990 |
| University of Illinois | B.S. | Engineering | 1983 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| California | 1990 |
Associations
- Claims Litigation Management | 2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present
Honors & Awards
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.
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Office Hours
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| 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2020-05-05
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444 S. Flower St.
Suite 2160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
