About David L.

David L. Crockett is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1970. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Crockett is the owner of Crockett Law Corporation, a law firm located in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing law for over fifty-five years, serving clients throughout Southern California.

Mr. Crockett earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1969. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting in 1966. During his time at UCLA, he was involved in various legal and business-related activities, laying the foundation for his future career.

Mr. Crockett concentrates his practice in the areas of business law, estate planning, real estate law, and probate law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving contract disputes, mergers and acquisitions, estate administration, real estate transactions, and probate proceedings. His practice encompasses all stages of legal work, including negotiations, litigation, and trials in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Crockett has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Los Angeles for several years.

Mr. Crockett is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Association of Lawyer-Certified Public Accountants. He is also a certified public accountant, allowing him to provide comprehensive legal and financial services to his clients. Mr. Crockett is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.

Education

University of California - Los Angeles

J.D. (1969) | Law

University of California - Berkeley

B.S. (1966) | Business Administration & Accounting

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Lawyer/CPA/Owner

Crockett Law Corporation
1983

Litigation Lawyer/CPA, Partner

Reedy & Crockett, Lawyers
1974

Associate Litigation Lawyer

Overton, Lyman & Prince, Lawyers
1971

Tax Senior

Arthur Anderson & Co, Certified Public Accountants
1969

Accepted Jurisdictions

United States Tax Court
United States District Court-California Central District
U.S. Supreme Court
California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Orange State Trial Court · Admitted 1970
United States District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1970
United States Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1970

Types of Cases Handled

business law estate planning real estate law probate law

Legal Services Scope

Negotiations Litigation Trials

Certifications & Awards

Certified Public Accountant

California Board of Accountancy

Professional Associations

Orange County Bar Assn

member Current

CA State Bar

member Current

CA Association of Realtors & OC Realtors Assn

broker member 2012 - Current

American Association of Lawyer-Certified Public Accountants

member 2000 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 901 Dove St #120 Newport Beach CA 92660