About David L.
David L. Ma earned his undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2007 and completed his legal studies at Duke University School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 2010. He began law school after finishing his bachelor's degree and left Duke equipped for practice in a competitive legal market. His academic record placed him on a trajectory that moved quickly from classrooms to courtrooms and conference rooms.
His first position out of law school was at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in 2010. There he worked as an associate, learning how large-firm practice operates and contributing to matters that required coordinated teamwork. Two years later he moved to Rutan & Tucker, LLP, where he continued to develop practical skills as a lawyer and took on increasingly complex assignments. The early decade of his career was a period of steady advancement and hands-on training.
In 2014 he became a partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. That promotion came after several years of practice across multiple firms. As a partner, his responsibilities expanded to include supervising other lawyers and participating in firm-level decision making. He has been part of client engagements that required sustained attention to legal detail and procedural precision.
Ma is admitted to practice in California and maintains current membership in the State Bar of California. His professional affiliations reflect an ongoing connection to the state legal community. Colleagues describe him as methodical in his approach to case preparation and responsive to client concerns. He has navigated matters that call for an ability to balance legal analysis with practical considerations.
Outside the office he has remained engaged with the legal profession through firm work and professional association membership. His career path shows an emphasis on direct client service and firm leadership. He has practiced in both large and regional firm settings, bringing experience from each into his current role.
He currently practices at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, where his work centers on counseling and advocacy for clients in California.
