“This transition to mediation is a natural next step in my career. I am passionate about helping parties find common ground and resolution while avoiding the cost, time, and stress that often accompanies trial. I am especially excited to bring my hospitality experience to Signature Resolution, a firm with many mediation professionals I have long respected and know very well."
Case Administrator
Practice Areas
- Business & Commercial Contracts
- General Liabilities & Malpractice
- Hotels & the Hospitality Industry
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Travel & Tourism
Education
- J.D., Pepperdine Law School
- B.A., University of California at Davis
- A.A., Menlo College
Biography
David Samuels brings his nearly 35 years of personal injury litigation and mediation experience to the table as a neutral with Signature. Samuels adheres to a fundamental belief in mediation as an incredible process that affords the parties the opportunity to explore the facts, strengths, and weaknesses of their dispute in a safe environment where they are empowered to take control of the resolution. Samuels has successfully resolved thousands of personal injury matters, including a multitude of high-exposure cases spanning industries such as construction, hospitality, commercial auto and property, ridesharing, trucking, and dangerous conditions of public property.
Prior to joining Signature, he was a vice-chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Hospitality Practice and an integral member of the Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Department. Samuels’ professional journey includes a 17-year partnership at Michelman & Robinson, LLP, where his practice was devoted to personal injury and administrative litigation. He was also an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Allan Sigel, and at Fonda and Hilberman. He began his legal career as a research attorney for the Los Angeles Superior Court. Across these various roles, he honed his skills in mediation and negotiation, building a track record of success that spans decades.
Samuels’ career is marked by numerous accolades and leadership roles, including being recognized as a top attorney in Southern California by Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating.
Experience
- Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP (2017-2025)
- Partner, Michelman & Robinson, LLP (2000-2017)
- Attorney, Law Offices of Allan Sigel (1999)
- Associate Attorney, Fonda and Hilberman (1994-1999)
- Research Attorney, Los Angeles Superior Court (1991-1993)
Professional Achievements and Memberships
- Immediate Past President, Board Member, Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys
- Former Member, California Hotel & Lodging Association
- Former Member, American Hotel & Lodging Association
- Former Member, Global Alliance of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Attorneys
- Recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer for more than a decade
- AV (Preeminent), Martindale Hubbell