David Stephen Webster

An accomplished trial attorney, David Webster specializes in complex civil litigation with a focus on construction defect, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death actions. He has represented a wide range of individuals, including developers, design professionals, and contractors. David’s cases have included multi-million dollar claims involving multiple parties. In a rare construction defect trial, David obtained a defense verdict for our client against all claims, including fraud. He has also successfully represented product manufacturers, motor carriers, and their drivers, in accidents involving serious injury and death. His practice extends to catastrophic injury matters, defending contractors, public entities, common carriers, commercial businesses, and individuals. Many of his injury suits have involved claims of environmental and toxic exposure. David routinely provides insurance coverage analysis and advice, and represents insurance clients in related suits. David holds an unparalleled record of successful verdicts in closely watched, high-exposure matters. He also holds a tremendous record of success in binding arbitrations, and before the appellate court.

Awards & Accomplishments

AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell

Trial & Appellate Results

Western Heritage Insurance Company v. Frances Todd, RG14742991, A152428

Belo v. Ballyhallinan, San Francisco County, CGC-16-552777

Catino v. A/G Farms, MCV070882

Corvin v. Corvin, 110CV189732

Griggs v. Arriola, 255248

Paulson v. Johnson, CV 181544

Hansen v. East Bay Floorcovering, RG15765238

Livingstone v. The Bridges Golf Club, C12-02356

City of Newark v. W.A. Thomas, RG07343608

Sumpter v. Clark, SL009943

Plummer v. Far West Associates, C98-00328

Lake Merritt Plaza v. HOK Architects

Jury Rejects $1.4 Million+ Demand by Plaintiff: 12-0 Verdict for Defense