From pharmaceutical research to litigation
Before practicing law, David worked as a research chemist in pharmaceutical development. He earned his B.S. from the College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. His litigation experience includes medical device and pharmaceutical injury cases.
That background informs a practical habit: learning the terminology and underlying processes before drawing conclusions. Technical language can compress a great deal of meaning into a short entry in a record or an explanation from a witness. Understanding that meaning helps a lawyer ask focused questions and test whether an account fits the evidence.
Understanding the work behind an employment dispute
In a technical employment case, David learns what the client actually does: the systems they build, the science they work with and how their work is evaluated. That context matters when examining a performance criticism, a project assignment or the explanation given for an employment decision.
The firm’s employment practice also addresses compensation structures that can include salary, bonuses and restricted stock units, alongside performance reviews and workplace communications. Understanding those records helps David prepare specific deposition questions and explain the technical substance of a client’s role to an expert when needed.
Reading medical evidence and working with experts
In an injury case, the approach includes reading medical charts, treatment notes, operative reports and imaging records directly. Familiarity with those materials supports substantive discussions with treating physicians and helps the firm identify questions about the injury, treatment and future effects that need further examination.
Technical literacy supports collaboration with medical and other experts. It does not replace a physician’s diagnosis or an expert’s specialized assessment. The firm supplies the factual and technical context of the case; experts contribute the knowledge and opinions within their fields. David’s role remains that of the client’s lawyer.
Turning technical detail into a clear explanation
The purpose is to make the case understandable without losing the details that matter. Learning the underlying work and records informs how the firm prepares allegations, questions witnesses and works with experts. It also helps connect a client’s account with the documents and technical evidence that will be examined during the case.
To discuss a California employment or injury matter, contact Markevitch Law, P.C. for a free consultation.