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Bio

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ of Michigan in psychology and history, Professor David Levine also studied at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ College, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ of London on the London Exchange Fellowship, researching in the area of developmental psychology. He graduated from the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ of Pennsylvania Law School, where he was an editor of the law review and a legal writing instructor.

Before joining the UC Law SF faculty in 1982, Professor Levine lived in New Orleans while serving as a law clerk to Judge Alvin B. Rubin of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and was also an associate in the litigation department of Morrison and Foerster in San Francisco. He served as Associate Academic Dean from 1989-1991 and, for several years, was the advisor for the Civil Litigation Concentration.

He is author, coauthor, or coeditor of over sixty editions of his seven books, including Remedies: Public and Private and California Civil Procedure, as well as the author of articles on civil procedure, torts and institutional reform litigation. He has served as the Reporter for the District of Nevada’s Committee on the Implementation of the Civil Justice Reform Act, as a research analyst for the Northern District of California’s Early Neutral Evaluation Program, and as an Advisor to the American Law Institute’s Restatement (Third) Torts: Remedies.

Professor Levine has spent semesters as a visiting professor at Leiden ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ in the Netherlands, St. John’s ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and New York Law School. He has also taught short courses six times in Italy and England.

Scholarship

Books

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(West Academic 2012 – 2025).

O’Connor’s California Practice: Civil Pretrial (Thomson Reuters 2018 – 2025).

Quick Review of California Civil ProcedureÌý(West Academic Pub. 4th ed. 2023) (with Rochelle J. Shapell).

Remedies: Public and PrivateÌý(West Academic Pub.7th ed. 2023) (with David J. Jung & Tracy A. Thomas).

Cases and Materials on California Civil ProcedureÌý(West Academic 6th ed. 2022) (with William R. Slomanson, Rochelle J. Shapell & Stefano G. Muscato) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Ìý(West Academic 3d ed. 2019) (with Murray Levine, Leah Wallach & Deborah Goldfarb).

Ìý(O’Connors 2017 – 2018) (with Michol O’Connor & Peter J. Polos).

Ìý(West Academic Publishing 6th ed. 2017) (with David J. Jung & Tracy A. Thomas).

Ìý(West Academic Publishing 3rd ed. 2016) (with Rochelle J. Shapell).

Ìý(Jones McClure Publishing 2011 – 2016) (with Julie M. Capell, Michol O’Connor & William R. Slomanson).

Cases and Materials on California Civil ProcedureÌý(West Academic 5th ed. 2015) (with William R. Slomanson & Rochelle J. Shapell) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Sum and Substance Quick Review on California Civil ProcedureÌý(3d ed. 2015) (with Rochelle J. Shapell).

Cases and Materials on California Civil ProcedureÌý(West 4th ed. 2011) (with William R. Slomanson & Rochelle J. Shapell) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Ìý(Thomson/West 1989 – 2011) (with Mary Kay Kane).

Sum and Substance Quick Review on California Civil ProcedureÌý(2d ed. 2011) (with Rochelle J. Shapell).

Civil Procedure in California: State and FederalÌý(Thomson/West 1989 – 2010) (with Mary Kay Kane).

Remedies: Public and PrivateÌý(Thomson/West 5th ed. 2009) (with David Jung & Tracy A. Thomas) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Cases and Materials on California Civil ProcedureÌý(Thomson/West 3d ed. 2008) (with William R. Slomanson & Rochelle J. Shapell) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Quick Review: California Civil ProcedureÌý(Thomson/West 2008) (with Rochelle J. Shapell).

Ìý(Pearson/Allyn & Bacon 2d ed. 2007) (with Murray Levine & Leah Wallach).

Ìý(Thomson/West 4th ed. 2006) (with David Schoenbrod, Angus Macbeth, & David J. Jung) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Ìý(Thomson/West 2d ed. 2005) (with William R. Slomanson, C. Keith Wingate & Rochelle J. Shapell) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Remedies: Public and PrivateÌý(West Group 3d ed. 2002) (with David Schoenbrod, Angus Macbeth, & David Jung) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Remedies: Public and PrivateÌý(West Pub. Co. 2d ed. 1996 & Supp. 1999) (with David Schoenbrod, Angus Macbeth, & David Jung) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Ìý(Anderson Pub. Co. 1998) (with Donald L. Doernberg & Melissa L. Nelken).

Ìý(West Pub. Co. 1991 & Supps. 1995, 1998) (with Keith Wingate & William R. Slomanson) (with Teachers’ Manual).

Remedies: Public and PrivateÌý(West Pub. Co. 1990 & Supps. 1992, 1994) (with David Schoenbrod, Angus Macbeth, & David Jung) (with Teacher’s Manual).

Journal Articles

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A Congratulatory Note for the 30th Anniversary, 30ÌýHastings Women’s L.J.Ìý199 (2019).ÌýÌý

An Illustration of the Intersection of Social Science and the Law: The Legal Rights of Adolescents to Make Medical Decision, 30ÌýHastings Women’s L.J.Ìý241 (2019) (with Murray Levine, Leah Wallach & Deborah Goldfarb).ÌýÌý

Should the Power of Presidential Pardon be Revised?, 47ÌýHastings Const. L.Q.Ìý3 (2019) (with Budd N. Shenkin).ÌýÌý

Remedies: A Course Fit for Civil Procedure Teachers, 57ÌýSt. Louis U. L.J.Ìý585 (2013).ÌýÌý

Declaratory Relief afterÌýMedimmune, 14ÌýLewis & Clark L. Rev.Ìý491 (2010) (with Charles E. Belle).ÌýÌý

Public School Assignment Methods AfterÌýGrutterÌýandÌýGratz:ÌýThe View from San Francisco, 30ÌýHastings Const. L.Q.Ìý511 (2003).ÌýÌý

Reparations for Slavery: A Structure for Discussion and Consideration of U.S. Litigation Alternatives, 22ÌýWindsor Y.B. Access Just.Ìý145 (2003).ÌýÌý

Thoughts on Teaching Remedies from a Public Law Perspective, 39ÌýBrandeis L.J.Ìý557 (2001).ÌýÌý

The Chinese American Challenge to Court-Mandated Quotas in San Francisco’s Public Schools: Notes From a (Partisan) Participant-Observer, 16ÌýHarv. BlackLetter L.J.Ìý39 (2000).ÌýÌý

Compensation for Fear of Contracting Asbestos–related Diseases: Critical Reflections on an Important U.S. Supreme Court Opinion and its Relevance for Europe, 1999ÌýEur. Rev. Private L.Ìý1 (1999) (with Carel J. Stolker).ÌýÌý

Aviation Products Liability for Manufacturing and Design Defects: Two Recent Developments, 14ÌýWorld Bull.Ìý93 (1998) (with Carel J. Stolker).Ìý

Compensation for Damage to Parties on the Ground as a Result of Aviation Accidents, 22ÌýAir & Space L.Ìý60 (1997) (with Carel J. Stolker).Ìý

Een Onrechtmatig Bestaan in Nederland: Een Stand Van Zaken, 1997ÌýAansprakelijheid en VerzekeringÌý38 (1997) (with Carel J. Stolker) (in Dutch).Ìý

Professor Rudolf B. Schlesinger: An Affectionate Tribute, 20ÌýHastings Int’l & Comp. L. Rev.Ìý219 (1997).Ìý

The Reasonable Alternative Design Test: Back to Negligence?, 5ÌýConsumer L.J.Ìý41 (1997) (with Carel J. Stolker).Ìý

´¡±õ¶Ù³§â€Ñï³ó´Ç²ú¾±²¹, 71ÌýNederlands JuristenbladÌý882 (1996) (with Carel J. Stolker) (in Dutch).Ìý

Toestanden in Amerika, 22ÌýJustitiele VerkenningerÌý61 (1996) (with Carel J. Stolker) (in Dutch).Ìý

The Latter Stages of Enforcement of Equitable Decrees: The Course of Institutional Reform Cases afterÌýDowell,ÌýRufo, andÌýFreeman, 20ÌýHastings Const. L.Q.Ìý579 (1993).Ìý

The Modification of Equitable Degrees in Institutional Reform Litigation: A Commentary on the Supreme Court’s Adoption of the Second Circuit’s Flexible Test, 58ÌýBrook. L. Rev.Ìý1239 (1993).Ìý

The Seven Virtues of Judging: Alvin Rubin’s Civil Rights Opinions, 52ÌýLa. L. Rev.Ìý1499 (1992).Ìý

Recent Trends in Desegregation Law in the Supreme Court of the United States, 8ÌýNihon Univ. Comp. L.Ìý75 (1991).

A Primer on Tort Liability of Primary Prevention Programs, 8ÌýPrevention in Hum. ServicesÌý65 (1990) (with Joanna K. Weinberg) (reprinted inÌýEthical Implications of Primary PreventionÌý65 (Gloria B. Levin et al. eds., Haworth Press 1990)).

Early Neutral Evaluation: The Second Phase,ÌýJ. Disp. Resol.Ìý1 (1989).Ìý

Northern District of California Adopts Early Neutral Evaluation to Expedite Dispute Resolution, 72ÌýJudicatureÌý235 (1989).Ìý

Early Neutral Evaluation Works, 2ÌýADR ReportÌý278 (1988).

Early Neutral Evaluation Works (Part 2), 2ÌýADR ReportÌý294 (1988).

Early Neutral Evaluation: A Follow-Up Report, 70ÌýJudicatureÌý236 (1987).Ìý

Exceptions to the Clearly Erroneous Test After the Recent Amending of Rule 52(a) for the Review of Findings of Fact Based Upon Documentary Evidence, 10ÌýAm. J. Trial Advoc.Ìý409 (1987) (with Hillary J. Salans).Ìý

The Use of Law for Prevention in the Public Interest, 5ÌýPrevention in Hum. ServicesÌý241 (1987) (with Murray Levine & Charles P. Ewing) (reprinted inÌýPrevention: Toward a Multidisciplinary ApproachÌý241 (Leonard A. Jason et al. eds., Haworth Press 1987)).

Whence Knowledge Intent? Whither Knowledge Intent?, 20ÌýU.C. Davis L. Rev.Ìý551 (1987) (with David J. Jung).Ìý

Calculating Fees of Special Masters, 37ÌýHastings L.J.Ìý141 (1985).Ìý

Preliminary Procedural Protection for the Press from Jurisdiction in Distant Forums AfterÌýCalderÌýandÌýKeeton, 1984ÌýAriz. St. L.J.Ìý459 (1984).Ìý

The Authority for the Appointment of Remedial Special Masters in Federal Institutional Reform Litigation: The History Reconsidered, 17ÌýU.C. Davis L. Rev.Ìý753 (1984).Ìý

Report of the President’s Commission on Mental Health: The Development of Public Policy, 1ÌýHealth Pol’y Q.Ìý179 (1981) (with Murray Levine).

Research on Logical Reasoning: Issues in Assessing the Role and Familiarity of Variables, 6ÌýInvestigations Sci. Educ.Ìý57 (1980) (with M.C. Linn).

Using the Freedom of Information Act as a Discovery Device, 36ÌýBus. Law.Ìý45 (1980).Ìý

Adolescent Reasoning: Influence of Question Format and Type of Variables on Ability to Control Variables, 62ÌýSci. Educ.Ìý377 (1978) (with M.C. Linn).Ìý

Scientific Reasoning Ability in Adolescence: Theoretical Viewpoints and Educational Implications, 14ÌýJ. Res. Sci. TeachingÌý371 (1977) (with M.C. Linn).Ìý

On White Liberals and Black Power in Negro Education, 76ÌýAm. Hist. Rev.Ìý581 (1971) (with Murray Levine).

Chapters In Books

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BMW of North America, Inc. v. GoreÌýandÌýBrowning–Ferris Industries of Vermont, Inc. v. Kelco Disposal, Inc., inÌý1 Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United StatesÌý158 (David S. Tanenhaus ed. 2008).

Honda Motor Company v. Oberg, inÌý2 Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United StatesÌý421 (David S. Tanenhaus ed. 2008).

Punitive Damages, inÌý4 Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court of the United StatesÌý___ (David S. Tanenhaus ed. 2008).

Compensating for Psychiatric Damage After Disasters—A Plea for a Multifactor Approach, inÌýRamp en Recht. Beschouwingen over Rampen, Verantwoordelijkheid en AansprakelijkheidÌý___ (Erwin R. Muller & Carel J. Stolker eds., Boom Juridische Uitgevers 2001) (with Carel J. Stolker).

Defensive Bureaucracy? Rampen, de Overheid en de Preventieve rol van het Aansprakelijkheidsrecht, inÌýRamp en Recht. Beschouwingen over Rampen, Verantwoordelijkheid en AansprakelijkheidÌý___ (Erwin R. Muller & Carel J. Stolker eds., Boom Juridische Uitgevers 2001) (with Carel J. Stolker & C.L. de Bel) (in Dutch).

A Survey of Professional Liability of Accountants and Attorneys in the United States, inÌýTheory and Practice of Expert’s Liability: The Liability of Legal and Accounting Experts and InsuranceÌý___ (I. Yamakawa & M. Konda eds., Shin Nippon Hoki Syuppan 1994).

Book Reviews

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Book Review,ÌýCrim. L. & Crim. Just. BooksÌý(2021) (reviewingÌýB. Meyler, Theaters of Pardoning (2019)) (with Budd N. Shenkin).Ìý

Abusive Behavior, 76ÌýJudicatureÌý209 (1993) (reviewingÌýJonathan Groner, Hilary’s Trial—The Elizabeth Morgan Case: A Child’s Ordeal in America’s Legal System (1991)).

Book Review, 4ÌýOhio St. J. on Disp. Resol.Ìý123 (1988) (reviewingÌýWayne D. Brazil, Effective Approaches to Settlement: A Handbook for Lawyers and Judges (1988)).

Book Review, 3ÌýConst. Comment.Ìý27 (1986) (reviewingÌýDavid J. Rothman & Sheila M. Rothman, The Willowbrook Wars (1984)) (with Philip P. Frickey).

Book Review, 34ÌýHastings L.J.Ìý1325 (1983) (reviewingÌýMichael A. Rebell & Arthur R. Block, Educational Policy Making and the Courts: An Empirical Study of Judicial Activism (1982)).

Newspaper & Magazine Articles

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California Opened the Door to Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors—But Fraud Walked in Too,Ìý S.F. & L.A. Daily J. (Oct. 22, 2025)

Lessons From the Measles Outbreak: Protect Your Students or Pay the Price,ÌýN.Y.L.J, Mar. 28, 2019 (with Dorit Rubinstein Reiss).ÌýÌý

Let Minors Choose Themselves to Vaccinate Against Measles,ÌýSeattle Times, Feb. 18, 2019 (with Dorit Rubenstein Reiss).Ìý

Reform Presidential Pardon After Ford, Bush, Clinton, Trump Abuses,ÌýSan Jose Mercury News, Dec. 15, 2019 (with Budd N. Shenkin).Ìý

The Twilight of Nationwide Injunctions?,ÌýS.F. Daily J., Sep. 16, 2019, at 7.

Supreme Court Gives Cautious Endorsement to Catalyst Theory,ÌýS.F. Daily J., Dec. 20, 2004, at 7.

Prop. 103 Ruling Isn’t a Total Victory,ÌýL.A. Times, May 5, 1989, at 7.

Shadows of a California ‘Insurance Crisis’ Yet to Come,ÌýL.A. Times, Nov. 20, 1988, at 5.

Other Publications

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Report of the Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group of the United States District Court for the District of NevadaÌý(1993).

Education

• ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ of Pennsylvania Law School
  J.D., Law 1978

• ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ College
  London Exchange Scholarship, Developmental Psychology 1975

• ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  A.B., Psychology and History 1974