David Grimes

Areas of Focus

• Litigation & Trial Advocacy
• Rideshare Abuse

About David’s Career

David Grimes is an experienced attorney with a strong focus on litigation and trial advocacy. David prides himself on his ability to develop a deep understanding of the law and the facts of each of his cases, enabling him to cut through the noise and focus on the issues that matter most. He has consistently achieved exceptional results for his clients throughout his career. In addition to his legal expertise, David possesses a diverse set of skills in finance, writing, and stage performance. He is dedicated to achieving justice for plaintiffs and has a particular commitment to representing victims of sexual assaults by drivers for Uber.

Some key achievements in David's career include:

•  First-chairing a three-week arbitration involving a complex partnership dispute with significant financial stakes. 
• Deposition practice, having taken and defended depositions in various disputes, including those involving opposing parties and expert witnesses.
• Appellate advocacy arguing appeals in both the California Court of Appeals and the 9th Circuit, resulting in favorable rulings for his clients.
• Defeating case-dispositive motions such as the retroactive application of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's order on truck driver rest and meal break class actions in a motion for summary judgment — that successful effort paved the way toward securing a multimillion-dollar settlement on behalf of over 380 California-based truck drivers. 
• Navigating discovery processes by successfully obtaining orders compelling the production of critical case-breaking documents, as well as handling and analyzing voluminous electronically stored information (ESI) productions, and utilizing Python scripts to manage, sort, and extract meaningful insights. 

Beyond his legal expertise, David brings a unique background in improv comedy, which enriches his approach to legal practice. His experiences in comedy have honed exceptional communication skills, quick thinking, and adaptability in dynamic environments. These attributes enhance his ability to strategize and effectively advocate for his clients, offering innovative solutions in complex legal situations.

Education

• University of Southern California (USC)
• The University of Houston
• Sarah Lawrence College

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

• All California State Courts
• Central District of California
• Central District of California Bankruptcy Court
• Northern District of California
• Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court
• Eastern District of California
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

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