Background Information

David Ramirez brings over 23 years of litigation experience to Tyson & Mendes as Senior Counsel.  Mr. Ramirez is a graduate of San Diego State University (B.A., Political Science) and University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1988).  His practice is focused primarily on representing clients in complex litigation, including construction defect, insurance law, property disputes, and product liability.  Mr. Ramirez frequently represents high exposure subcontractors, material manufacturers and developers throughout the Southern California region.  Mr. Ramirez is AV rated by Martindale- Hubbell.

Legal Employment

August 2011 - Present
TYSON & MENDES, LLP
San Diego, California
Senior counsel specializing in construction defect and insurance litigation.

2005 - July 2011
KRING & CHUNG, LLP
San Diego, California
Partner/Attorney; responsible for marketing to and securing client base.  Primary responsibility for management, budgeting, supervision and litigation of cases.

1992 - 2005
BACALSKI, BAILEY, KOSKA & OTTOSON
San Diego, California
Co-management and operation of medium-sized firm with other partners.

1991 – 1992
VIVIANO & BRADLEY
San Diego, California
Handled cases involving construction defect (residential & commercial), general and product liability, bodily injury, property damages, real estate, insurance and indemnity issues, business and contractual disputes.

1988 – 1991
EPSTEN & GRINELL
San Diego, California
Handled cases involving construction defect, bodily injury, real estate, contractual disputes, creditor bankruptcy issues and Homeowner Association representation.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor  - 1988

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY-CAL STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts – Political Science/Sociology 

Memberships

California Bar, Admitted 1988

Martindale-Hubbell; AV Rated