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David J. Fuller, Esq.
David J. Fuller is an AV-rated attorney with more than 23 years of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving all aspects of civil litigation. Mr. Fuller has completed mediation training at Pepperdine's Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution and has served as Judge Pro Tem for the Orange County Superior Court. His experience includes all types of civil litigation, with particular expertise in construction defect, professional malpractice, complex and class action litigation, products liability, environmental, real estate and business/contractual matters. As a Mediator, clients comment that Mr. Fuller is “extremely intelligent and patient, and uses a very insightful approach to help resolve complex matters.” He provides and sustains a sharp focus on key issues and is known for his effective and creative solutions to troublesome issues. As an Arbitrator, he is extremely focused and always maintains a pleasant demeanor and is consistently fair with all parties.
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Full-time Mediator/Arbitrator (1999-Present)
  • Judge Pro Tempore, Orange County Superior Court (1998-Present)
  • Western State Univ. School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Remedies (1992-93)
  • Coastline Comm. College, Professor, Civil Litigation, Law Research (1989-90)
  • Partner, Highman, Fuller, Brown & Corrado, L.L.P., Civil Litigation (1996-99); Managing Partner, Dicaro, Highman, D’Antony, Dillard, Fuller & Gregor (1991-96); Partner, Highman, Dillard & Fuller, Civil Litigation (1988-91); Partner, Dillard & Fuller, Civil Litigation (1986-88)
  • Law Offices of David Fuller, Sole Practitioner, Civil Litigation (1985-86)
  • County of Imperial, Deputy County Counsel (1980)
  • Ruston & Nance, Associate Attorney (1976-84)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J.D., Western State University (1976)
  • B.A., with honors, History, California State University, Long Beach (1972)
  • Mediation Training, Pepperdine University, School of Law-Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Construction Defect
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Toxic Torts
  • Product Liability
  • Complex Commercial
  • Real Property
  • Business/Contractual Matters
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Mr. Fuller is the author of several published articles: “Smart Money,” Western State Univ. Law Review (1990) and “Defective Defect Claim,” Verdict, (Third Quarter, 1997).
  • He also received Military Honors of Silver Star, Bronze Star (awarded twice), Purple Heart (awarded twice), Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Mr. Fuller enjoys hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and traveling.
LOCATIONS
  • All of Southern California