David B. Coher
Mediator
Arbitrator
Discovery Master
Referee
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctorate, with Honors
University of Southern California
Bachelors of Science, magna cum laude
Pepperdine University School of Law
Dispute Resolution Certificate, Strauss Institute
LEGAL Experience
- Guest Lecturer, Fowler School of Law, Chapman University and Southwestern Law School
- Senior Attorney, Real Estate Section, Law Department, Southern California Edison
- Real Estate Associate, Ervin, Cohen & Jessup, Beverly Hills, California
- Litigation Associate, Ford Marrin Esposito Witmeyer & Gleser, New York City, New York
Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
District of Columbia
State of California
State of New York
Public Service
- ADR Panel Member, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- Scoutmaster, Troop 5 of Greater LA Area Council
- 2021 Redistricting Task Force, City of Pasadena
- Chair & Member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Pasadena (2015 – 2023)
- Chair & Commissioner, Planning Commission, City of Pasadena (2015 – 2023)
- President, Committee on Group Insurance Programs, State Bar of California (2007 – 2017)
- Legislative Counsel, Office of U.S. Rep. Stephen Horn
Business-Minded Dispute Resolution
David has a proven track record of getting cases resolved. He draws upon his unique experience, as David has served in each capacity in the room – litigator, business executive, and neutral.
Driven by this unique experience, David seeks to resolve disputes through creative approaches that take account of business considerations and provide the greatest benefit to all of his clients.