About David Herman
David Herman Hirsch is a attorney specializing in municipal and administrative law, with over four decades of experience in public agency matters. He has served as city attorney for multiple California cities, including Simi Valley and Lompoc. Currently, he is a partner at Carmel & Naccasha LLP in San Luis Obispo, focusing on municipal and land use law.
Hirsch earned his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in 1977. He also holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California, obtained in 1974, and a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Dominguez Hills, completed in 1973. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1977, Hirsch's license status is active.
He has been recognized for his contributions to municipal law, serving as chair of the City Attorney’s Department of the League of California Cities and as chair of the State Bar’s Public Law Section Executive Committee. Throughout his career, Hirsch has been involved in various professional organizations, including the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association and the State Bar of California. He has also taught municipal law at the Ventura College of Law and the Santa Barbara College of Law.
Hirsch's experience and active involvement in the legal community underscore his commitment to public law and municipal governance.
