"a brilliant strategist and a relentless advocate.
The client is truly #1 with David."
"I had the privilege of working with David under what could have been
extremely difficult circumstances but for his ability to recognize and accommodate
the conflicting interests and concerns of a number of involved parties.
He has that rare mix of intelligence and practicality that makes him a pleasure to work with.
I have practiced a long time, and David is one of the finest attorneys I have encountered."
"Superb in all respects including competence and ethics."
"...provide superb guidance to clients,
both to avoid litigation and to position them best
in litigation...I have observed [the] depth of knowledge
of their business, clarity in communicating
information and advice... [the] clients have
great trust in [the] advice."
About the firm
Scheidemantle Law Group P.C. is a boutique law firm comprised of senior lawyers who formerly practiced at large firms and have been inspired by the recognition that clients are best served in a flexible, principles-driven environment that embraces the law as a profession and not as a numbers-driven exercise to increase profits-per-partner. The founding lawyer of the firm was an equity partner of a large global firm before leaving with a vision to provide individualized senior-lawyer expertise to select clients who demand not only legal service of the highest quality but also efficiency, practicality, and creativity.
Solving the problems of our clients is our specialty
Scheidemantle Law Group’s lawyers present a remarkably diverse array of legal expertise, including complex business litigation, commercial contracts and transactions, insurance recovery and counseling, risk management counseling, real estate, intellectual property and trade secrets, mergers and acquisitions, sale-of-goods transactions and advice, products liability defense and counseling, construction defect litigations, toxic tort defense, and class action defense. Yet, the firm’s true specialty is not a legal practice area but rather a relentlessly driven, highly focused dedication to responding timely and effectively to the immediate needs and problems of our clients.
We adapt to you
The legal professionals at Scheidemantle Law Group pay meticulous attention not merely to procedural rules and legal developments but also to the business of our clients: the impact of the marketplace, their internal and external pressures, their missions, values, and styles, and their preferences. We employ an adaptive approach based on the needs and philosophy of the client and the circumstances at play in the particular matter. In handling disputes, we are equally as comfortable trying cases for clients who steadfastly refuse to settle as we are facilitating prompt resolution for clients with a preference for early compromise. In every instance, we continuously seek creative legal or strategic solutions that will result in the earliest successful outcome.
Proactive innovation: in search of the show-stopper
From the inception of every matter, we seek a tailored solution. Viewing any litigation, transaction, communication, or legal issue as “garden variety” quells and neglects creative thinking. Whatever the issue may be, we strive to craft a solution that no one has thought of to end the problem immediately: the show stopper.
Driven by core principles
- Integrity
- Diligence
- Value
- Responsiveness
- Power of Questions
- Organization
- Courtesy and Respect
- Diversity
- Giving Back
- Focused Excellence
Dedicated to continuous improvement
We at Scheidemantle Law Group are dedicated to practicing law and conducting business consistent with these principles. We are receptive to feedback from our clients and others on how we may continuously improve and serve client needs in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
In the news
- In March 2015, David Scheidemantle was admitted to practice law in the state of Wisconsin.
- David Scheidemantle has been elected to Board of Directors of Los Angeles Master Chorale.
- Joshua J. Pollack joined the firm as a partner on November 1, 2014.
- Scheidemantle Law Groupcontinues to administer the Scripps-Scheidemantle Internship for Rising First Years at Scripps College for Women and in 2015 will hire its third successive intern with the assistance of the two prior interns currently enrolled at Scripps.
- David Scheidemantleperformed the Violin Sonata in A Major by César Franck at an event hosted by Suzuki Talent Education of Pasadena of the Suzuki Music Association of California. He was joined by pianist Cindy Lam and performed on a violin made in 1685 by Girolamo Amati.
- David Scheidemantle received the rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell following its strenuous Peer Review Rating process.
- Ann Imes and David Scheidemantle have joined TEN The Esquire Network.
- Ann Imes and David Scheidemantle have been retained by Stepping Stones for Stella as Pro Bono legal counsel.
- Deborah Bucksbaumhas been elected to the Board of the Jewish Family Service San Diego.
- David Scheidemantle performed a violin recital on October 26, 2014, at the James Allen Freeman House, one of seven homes designated by the City of Pasadena as an Historic Monument, entitled “Five Violins, Five Centuries, Five Composers.” He performed on seven fine instruments, dating back to 1610, from the private collection of the Hans Weisshaar Violin Shop in Los Angeles. The event was reviewed by Laurie Niles of Violinist.com.
- David Scheidemantle is the 2014 recipient of the Rebecca Thompson Founder’s Award of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, following his service as the organization’s Board Chair for three terms. Past LACC honorees have included Helen Bing, Anna Christy, Alice Coulombe, James Conlon, Ambassador John Emerson, Grant Gershon, Nestlé USA, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Richard Sherman.
- David Scheidemantle spoke on the topic of legal and business risk at three business leadership conferences in 2014.
Testimonials
Superb in all respects including competence and ethics.
A sharp and incisive mind.
I had the privilege of working with David under what could have been extremely difficult circumstances but for his ability to recognize and accommodate the conflicting interests and concerns of a number of involved parties. He has that rare mix of intelligence and practicality that makes him a pleasure to work with. I have practiced a long time, and David is one of the finest attorneys I have encountered.
David is a brilliant strategist and a relentless advocate. The client is truly #1 with David.
David Scheidemantle was a partner of mine for approximately five years. I knew him to be very capable in all respects and highly ethical.
David provides superb guidance to his clients, both to avoid litigation and to position them best in litigation. I work with him on antitrust matters involving his clients, and have observed his depth of knowledge of their business, his clarity in communicating information and advice, and his grasp of the issues of antitrust law even though he deals with those issues only occasionally. His clients have great trust in his advice.