About Michael
David Kim: Experienced Personal Injury and Mass Tort Litigation Attorney in San Francisco, California
Welcome to my practice. I am a seasoned attorney dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation and exceptional service to those who have been wronged by the negligence of others.
Practice Areas
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Mount St. Mary's College, 1990
- J.D., University of California Hastings College of the Law, 1995
I am admitted to practice law in California. I am also a member of several prestigious legal organizations including the California Bar Association, where I have received the designation as a Recognized: Criminal Defense, Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2017). Additionally, I hold memberships in the National Trial Lawyers Association and the San Francisco Bar Association.
I have worked with Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, a leading firm specializing in personal injury law since 1980. During my tenure at Walkup, I honed my skills in advocating for clients who suffered due to negligence and held the appropriate parties accountable.
Awards
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2017)
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
In my career, I have had the privilege of handling numerous high-profile cases, including complex mass tort litigation and medical malpractice cases. My approach is to listen carefully to my clients' stories, build a strong defense strategy, and tirelessly work towards achieving successful outcomes that hold responsible parties accountable for their actions.
I am committed to delivering the highest standard of legal representation, with a focus on understanding each client's unique situation and developing tailored solutions. My goal is to provide peace of mind during what are often stressful and challenging times, all while maintaining an empathetic and professional approach throughout every case I handle.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2017)
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
- Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
- Special Focus: Automobile
- Special Focus: Medical Devices
- Special Focus: Medical Malpractice
- Special Focus: Product Liability
- Special Focus: Wrongful Death
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, San Francisco Trial Lawyers
- Trial Lawyer of The Year - Cal ABOTA
- Robert Cartright Award - CAOC
- Robert Oliphant Award - NITA