October 9, 2024 – Lawdragon’s Matthew Heller recently spoke with David Elsberg on launching trial boutique Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC. The two talked at length about Elsberg’s early standup trial experience and his advice for young lawyers interested in the trial path.
Having opened the doors at Elsberg Baker & Maruri a little over 7 months ago, Elsberg spoke about the firm’s quick ramp to success. “We’re very fortunate that, right out of the gate, major clients that could hire any law firm in the nation have entrusted us with their most important trials,” he said. The goal is to be “the best litigation, arbitration and trial firm in the country.”
Speaking of his earliest memories of debates at the dinner table, Elsberg reflected on what drew him to become an attorney. “Growing up in my family, dinner was basically everybody arguing all the time about current events and about almost any other topic you can imagine,” he recalled. “That was just how it was and it was fun. So there was something I loved doing and it turned out there is a job where you’re able to do it.”
What advice does Elsberg find himself giving most often to young lawyers? “If you want to be a trial lawyer, do everything you can to get early experiences getting into court,” he said. “TROs are great opportunities for young lawyers. Raise your hand for the TROs, including the ones that come in on a Friday night, because things move fast and there are often opportunities for associates to do things like take depositions and do court arguments.”
When asked what is keeping David Elsberg and the firm busy at the moment, Elsberg said, “We’ve been hired to do cases where a trial threat is important. I think the word is out that if you need aggressive trial lawyers who can get up to speed quickly on your most important cases, we're on the short list.”
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