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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.