David N. Finley

David N. Finley is a Lecturer at the UCI School of Law since 2018, specializing in legal research, writing, and motion practice. He is also the founder and principal research attorney at Esquire One Research Services, Inc., providing trial and appellate research services. Previously, he taught at Chapman University School of Law for a decade and worked at Spray, Gould & Bowers as a litigation attorney.

Education:

• Juris Doctor from University of California, San Francisco College of the Law (formerly Hastings College of the Law), where he was a teaching fellow, recipient of the 'Best Brief' award, and member of the Moot Court Honors Board.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance (cum laude) from California State University, Long Beach.
• Marketing Strategy Certificate from Cornell University's Johnson School of Management.

Research focuses on legal practice guides and procedural law, including motion drafting, trial preparation, and appellate strategies. His publications include works like California Motions in Limine and Federal Summary Judgment.

Awards:

• 'Best Brief' Award during law school.

Professional roles include California Bar membership and leadership in the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Institutional Advancement Section. He has authored over two dozen legal practice guides and contributed to interdisciplinary legal education initiatives.