About Us
David Yoshida has spent 15 years turning business disputes, trust & estate battles, and real estate conflicts into victories, earning loyalty from clients for his straightforward and strategic style. He is also one of the few equine & animal law experts in the state, having handled numerous disputes involving elite sport horses.
He believes that attorneys should solve problems, not extend them. His approach to litigation strips away unnecessary billable hours in favor of direct and aggressive action. Although he is always prepared for trial at the state and federal levels, he will seek to resolve problems before they drain needless resources and time.
He honed his litigation skills at prestigious law firms, most recently at the century-old Lagerlof LLP, where he managed their toughest cases and largest litigation clients. He began his career in 2010 at one of California’s premier complex litigation firms, Bartko Pavia, where he worked on bet-the-company litigation. He then developed his transactional skills working on cross-border mergers & acquisitions and commercial land use projects at Hoge Fenton, a storied Silicon Valley firm. Later, he sharpened his litigation and trial skills under the tutelage of an elite trial attorney at Catanese & Wells, where he learned about equine law.
Before founding his firm, David spent three years as a business executive who led innovation and growth at Razorfish, an elite digital marketing agency for global brands. He also owned a bespoke event production company, Artist Mafia, that brought major EDM and hip-hop artists to Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
He earned his law degree from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and his English literature degree from CSU Los Angeles. He spent a semester abroad studying international business law at Bucerius University, Germany’s top-ranked law school. He was selected as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for five years in a row and served many years as a director for the Asian American Bar Association and the Japanese American Bar Association.
David is proud to be a native Angeleno with Korean and Japanese roots. Beyond the office, he recharges through LA trail runs with his furry poodle, culinary adventures with his wife, and staying ahead of developments in AI and blockchain technology. He also creates short-form video content across major social media platforms to make the law more approachable for everyone. Find him on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @TheYoshidaFirm.
Clear communication, straightforward guidance, and transparent billing so you always understand your options, your case, and what comes next.
With more than 15 years of experience, bar association leadership and a social media presence on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, the firm blends strong advocacy with approachability, modern practices and transparent communication.
As a focused boutique practice, the firm delivers big-firm strategy with small-firm attention. Hundreds of clients served, millions recovered, and a proven track record in complex disputes.
When working with The Yoshida Firm, you’ll always know what to expect. We offer conservative billing practices, providing honesty, clarity, and solutions.
