David B. Ezra

Practice Areas: Insurance Coverage, Alternative Dispute Resolution

David Ezra, based in Berger Kahn’s Orange County office, stands as an accomplished shareholder with a remarkable track record spanning over three decades. His expertise lies in effectively representing clients entangled in insurance claims and complex legal disputes.

Beyond his role as a seasoned litigator, David is also an esteemed mediator and expert witness. He held the prestigious position of Chair of the OCBA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section in 2018. In his capacity as a Mediator, he has adeptly facilitated resolutions for numerous cases across a diverse spectrum, including insurance coverage, bad faith claims, employment disputes, and various business conflicts. Moreover, he extends his proficiency as an expert witness in insurance coverage matters and related claims handling issues.

David’s prowess in the field has earned him multiple accolades, notably being named “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Litigation in Southern California by Best Lawyers in 2019, 2018, and 2016. He has consistently featured in the list of Best Lawyers of America since 2015 and has been acknowledged as one of Orange County’s “Top 5” Attorneys in Insurance and/or Employment law by OC Metro magazine. His distinction extends to Super Lawyers, which has recognized him as one of the “Top 100” Southern California Super Lawyers since 2013 and among the “Top 50” Orange County Super Lawyers since 2010.

In addition to his litigation accomplishments, David is a prolific author and speaker on topics spanning insurance, mediation, and various legal facets. Beyond his professional commitments, he nurtures a profound interest in baseball and its history. In 2008, he authored the book “Asterisk: Home Runs, Steroids, and the Rush to Judgment” (Triumph Books; Foreword by Mike Schmidt), delving into the intersection of baseball and the steroid controversy.

Appellate courts have acknowledged David’s legal acumen through various published and unpublished decisions, including:

• Hayward v. Superior Court, 2 Cal.App.5th 10 (2016)
• Underwriters of Interest Subscribing to Policy No. A15274001 v. ProBuilders Specialty Ins. Co., 241 Cal.App.4th 721 (2015)
• Liberty Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Central Garden & Pet Co., 2013 Cal.App.Unpub. LEXIS 6245
• Farmers Ins. Exch. v. Kim, 2013 Cal.App.Unpub. LEXIS 2309
• Lomes v. Hartford Financial Services Group, 88 Cal.App.4th 127 (2001)
• Continental Casualty Co. v. Superior Court (Paragon), 92 Cal.App.4th 430 (2001)
• Padilla Construction Co., Inc. v. Transportation Ins. Co.,150 Cal.App.4th 984 (2007)
• Molski v. Evergreen Dynasty Corp., 500 F.3d 1047 (9th Cir. 2007)
• Equus Prods. v. Truck Ins. Exch., B185357, 2006 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 10082 (Ct. App. Nov. 6, 2006)