David Baum

David Baum

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F: (213) 613-0550

Education & Honors

Univ. of La Verne School of Law (J.D. 1995); University of California Santa Barbara (1991)

 

Bar Admissions

California State Bar; United States District Court, Central Districts of California

 

Other Honors

  • AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Southern California Super Lawyer
  • Cambridge Who’s Who Recognition for Achievement
  • AVVO Client’s Choice Award – 10.0 rating

 

Mr. Baum’s Representative Matters

General Civil Litigation

  • Represented renown aerospace supplier in action against United States Air Force alleging unlawful seizure of property, conspiracy, and abuse of process.
  • Defended individuals and businesses in actions involving breach of contract, fraud, unfair business practices, defamation, negligence claims.

Administrative, Regulatory, Professional and Business Licensing

  • Defended contractors and state regulated businesses in investigation, licensing and enforcement actions brought by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
  • Represented cigar lounges and cannabis cultivators and retailers through the local and state regulatory process.

Labor and Employment Law

  • Defended businesses in matters involving claims by former employees for wage and hour violations, sexual harassment, and retaliation resulting in dismissals or favorable settlements.
  • Advised clients and drafted agreements for the implementation of incentive and retention bonus plans for management level employees.
  • Drafted employment contracts, separation agreements and employee handbooks.

Business Litigation

  • Represented Corporate Director and Shareholder in derivative action involving alleged violation of shareholder agreement and misappropriation of corporate assets.

Real Estate Disputes

  • Represented commercial real estate owners in boundary disputes and breach of contract cases.
  • Represented property owners and tenants in breach of lease of commercial and residential properties.

Contract Negotiation and Asset Sales

  • Negotiated multimillion dollar sale of businesses, asset purchase agreements, bulk sale agreements, sale of real property, tangible and intangible assets, business good will and intellectual property.

Criminal Law

  • Successfully defended cases alleging both felony and misdemeanor charges, including assault and battery, possession and sale of controlled substance, weapons charges, theft crimes, and domestic violence.