David Nied - San Francisco, CA
Attorney at Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
Business + Commercial Litigation Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
582 Market Street 17th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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40
Years
Experience
San Francisco Business + Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business + Commercial Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Public Entity Representation
- Real Estate + Construction
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Originally from Hawaii, David has been practicing law since 1986. After gaining plenty of experience successfully representing private companies, public entities, and individuals in a wide range of disputes, David joined forces with Katy Young and Wendy Hillger to found Ad Astra on January 1, 2014.
On a typical day, you’ll find him passionately representing his clients in a trial, mediation, arbitration, deposition, or court hearing. Known for his friendly, calm, and thoughtful professional style, David has always sought out work in smaller, boutique litigation firms where he can collaborate with great trial lawyers and work closely with his clients.
When he’s not at work, David is most likely hiking, cooking, exploring the world of wine, or spending time with his family (including his three grown children).
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, 2005 – present
- Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California, 2017 – present
- American Bar Foundation—Life Fellow
Other Sources of Feedback About David Nied
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Harvard Law School,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts, 1985
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: cum laude
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Harvard Law School,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts, 1985
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Non Legal Education
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Stanford University,
Stanford,
California, 1981
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: with honors and distinction - ‘Iolani School
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Stanford University,
Stanford,
California, 1981
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founder & Special Trial Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- ProVisors—San Francisco 1
- City Club
- San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1986
- District of Columbia, 1986
- California, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1988
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1988
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1988
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1988
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1989
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association—Litigation Section, Trial Practice and Trial Evidence groups
- Bar Association of San Francisco—Past Chair of the Executive Committee for the Litigation Section
- The Edward J. McFetridge Inn of Court—Master Emeritus and Past President
- Litigation Counsel of America—Fellow
- San Francisco Lawyers’ Network
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Beta Kappa
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Contact
582 Market Street
17th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-483-9811
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.astralegal.com/
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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