About David Marcus

David Marcus Axelrad is a partner at Horvitz & Levy LLP, a firm specializing in civil appellate litigation. He has been practicing law in California since 1977, focusing on civil appeals in both state and federal courts. His office is located at 3601 W Olive Ave, Fl 8, Burbank, CA 91505-4681. ([apps.calbar.ca.gov](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/75731?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Axelrad earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) in 1977. Prior to that, he graduated with distinction from Stanford University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. ([uclawsf.edu](https://www.uclawsf.edu/people/david-axelrad/?utm_source=openai))

His practice areas include civil appellate litigation, with a particular emphasis on toxic tort and personal injury cases. He has handled numerous appeals in the California Supreme Court and has been recognized for his expertise in these areas. ([chambers.com](https://chambers.com/lawyer/david-m-axelrad-usa-5%3A330893?utm_source=openai))

Throughout his career, Mr. Axelrad has been involved in hundreds of civil appeals, including cases in the California Supreme Court. He has been a partner at Horvitz & Levy since 1982 and has served as a staff attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. ([appellateacademy.org](https://www.appellateacademy.org/fellow/david-m-axelrad-horvitz-levy-llp-3048/?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Axelrad is a member of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers and the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. He has been recognized as a "Best Lawyer" by The Best Lawyers in America each year since 2006 and has been listed as a Southern California Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine each year since 2004. ([appellateacademy.org](https://www.appellateacademy.org/fellow/david-m-axelrad-horvitz-levy-llp-3048/?utm_source=openai))

Education

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D. (1977) | Law

1974

Stanford University

B.A. (1972) | Humanities

1968

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Partner

Horvitz & Levy LLP
1982

Staff Lawyer

Federal Trade Commission
1978

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California Supreme Court State Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

toxic tort personal injury

Legal Services Scope

Appeals

Certifications & Awards

Appellate Law in Los Angeles

California State Bar

Office Locations

Main Office

 3601 W Olive Ave FL 8 Burbank CA 91505