David Blair Sharp, Employment Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatLaw Office of David B. Sharp
San Diego, CA
Practicing employment in San Diego since 1978.
- 48+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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David Blair Sharp is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. David has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office of David B. Sharp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 48 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, General, and Personal Injury matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David Blair Sharp: David Blair Sharp is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. David has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office of David B. Sharp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
David's practice areas in San Diego
David concentrates on employment, general, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Personal Injury
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Employment cases in San Diego, California
David takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Diego, California
David takes general matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in San Diego, California
David takes personal injury matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
David Blair Sharp, employment attorney serving San Diego
David Blair Sharp is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. David has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office of David B. Sharp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. David works from San Diego, California and takes on employment matters across the region.
Mr. David Blair Sharp is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, employment law, personal injury. David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years. David practices at Law Office of David B. Sharp in San Diego, CA.
How David handles employment matters
Mr. David Blair Sharp is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, employment law, personal injury. David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years. David practices at Law Office of David B. Sharp in San Diego, CA.
The kind of cases David takes
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and personal injury matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where David studied and practices
Georgetown University
LL.M. Taxation · 1978
University of Virginia
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
1980 · ACTIVE
California
1978 · ACTIVE
David studied at LL.M. Taxation in Georgetown University and B.A. in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
David completed LL.M. Taxation in Georgetown University and B.A. in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
David's legal honors and published work
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
San Diego County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California District of Columbia Bar American Board of Trial Advocates
membership
Locations
David Blair Sharp's office in San Diego
David's primary office is at 1230 Columbia St., Ste. 650, San Diego, CA, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Law Office of David B. Sharp
1230 Columbia St., Ste. 650
San Diego, CA 92101
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Client reviews of David Blair Sharp — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in San Diego.
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How to hire David Blair Sharp — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Blair Sharp
How much does it cost to hire David for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
David is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new employment clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
David handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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