David A. Rosen

David A. Rosen

David A. Rosen was appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court by Governor Jerry Brown at the end of 2015. Prior to his appointment, Rosen was a managing partner of Rose, Klein & Marias, LLP in Los Angeles. After graduating from UCLA in 1978, he received his J.D. cum laude from Loyola Law School in 1981. He is admitted to the California Bar (1981) and the Federal Courts (Central District, CA-1981, Southern District, CA-1999, Ninth Circuit-2003). His practice focused on toxic torts, asbestos exposure, and employment dispute cases. He acted as Liaison Counsel for Los Angeles County Asbestos Litigation from 1986 through 1996, and from 2005 through 2009, for In re: Coordinated Latex Glove Cases from 1998 through 2003, and for the Coordinated San Gabriel Valley Groundwater Litigation from 2003 through 2006.

Mr. Rosen served on the AAJ Board of Governors, the CAOC Board of Governors and the CAALA Board of Governors. 

Articles written by this author:

Is the bench the place for you?

Not many tort lawyers serve on the bench, but it can be a very satisfying experience for those who do. Here’s a roadmap to getting there.

David A. Rosen

2017 July


Legal ethics: Client Trust Account requirements, the new “snitch” rule, and conflicts of interest

Legal ethics: Client Trust Account requirements, the new “snitch” rule, and conflicts of interest

While legal ethics often evolve, several specific areas are of particular interest as 2024 begins

David A. Rosen

2024 February