David J. Libertella, Esq.

Laguna Niguel, CA • ad3htb@r.postjobfree.com • 323-***-****

EDUCATION

University of San Diego School of Law

Juris Doctor

Activities: Italian American Lawyers of Orange County, Federalist Society, Mock Trial, Moot Court, earned the highest grade in Contract Drafting.

Publications/CLE: “A Rational Reason to Remain Civil” CLE course and accompanying article published in The Recorder.

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Orange, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production, Emphasis in Cinematography, cum laude, May 2010.

EXPERIENCE

Samer Habbas & Associates, 2023 to Present Associate Attorney

Handle all aspects of personal injury law, particularly drafting and responding to discovery requests in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure, drafting dispositive motions, and conducting depositions and defending depositions.

Wood Smith Henning & Berman, LLP, 2021 to 2023

Associate Attorney

Handled litigation regarding personal injury, breach of contract, construction defect, and general liability in insurance defense matters.

Develop litigation strategy, analyze legal issues, draft motions and oppositions, draft initial case analyses, draft client/carrier letters, propound and respond to discovery, research legal and procedural issues, take and defend depositions, argue motions in court, draft mediation briefs.

Obtained favorable settlement for pest control company client for costs and fees on a fourth demurrer.

Gruenberg Law, May 2017 to October 2020

Law Clerk

Interviewed clients, propounded discovery, responded to discovery, researched legal and procedural issues, drafted complaints, workers compensation appeals, motions, and settlement agreements representing Plaintiffs in various employment matters.

Researched and drafted opposition to counter the Plaintiff’s motion to dismiss based on maritime law.

San Diego County Public Defender’s Office; August 2018 to November 2019

Post-Bar Graduate Law Clerk/Certified Legal Intern

Performed legal research for motions, wrote and argued motions such as, but not limited to, PC § 1538.5 Motion to Suppress, and PC § 995 Motion to Dismiss.

Appeared in court daily on various bail hearings both in and out of custody.

Obtained a favorable outcome for the client to strike a strike so the client could be sentenced to probation rather than custody.

Obtained favorable outcomes for juvenile clients who brought a knife to school.

Cross-examined arresting officers and made a closing argument for the client during a §1538.5 Motion to Dismiss.

Hon. Anthony J. Battaglia, District Court, Southern District of California; August 2017 to November 2017

Judicial Extern

Performed legal research, and wrote draft orders, opinions, and memos for Judge Battaglia.

Viewed legal proceedings and discussed legal issues and outcomes with Judge Battaglia.

ACCOLADES AND INTERESTS

University of San Diego School of Law 2018 McLennon Honors Moot Court Tournament 3rd Place out of 34 and 2nd best Respondent’s Brief; University of San Diego School of Law Mock Trial Intramural Tournament 3rd Place; California Attorney General Appellate Argument Judge’s Choice Award; earned highest grade in Contract Drafting.

Publications/CLE: “A Rational Reason to Remain Civil” CLE course and accompanying article published in The Recorder.

ADMISSIONS

State Bar of California, Member No. 333-062; State Bar Admission to Arizona No. 038292