David Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. For more than 20 years, he has represented victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, assault, molestation and sexual misconduct in cases against a variety of employers and entities, including schools, churches and youth organizations.
He prides himself on providing aggressive, yet compassionate representation for children who have been sexually abused and women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted. Read more about David M. Ring.
Posts by David M. Ring
How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Sexual Assault Attorney
Taking the first step toward legal action after a sexual assault can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re nervous. Maybe you don’t even know where to start. That’s completely normal. Meeting with a sexual assault attorney is a big step, and being prepared can help you feel more in control. What should you bring? What should you…
Read MoreUnderstanding Family Members’ Rights in a Sexual Assault Case
Family members have the right to protect themselves and their children from sexual assault by another family member. Our experienced sexual assault lawyers understand the legal and practical challenges in protecting you and your loved ones when another family member violates you or someone in your family. Domestic violence protective orders In California, family members…
Read MoreCommon Questions About Filing a Sexual Assault Claim
If you’re considering taking legal action after experiencing a sexual assault, you’re not alone, and you deserve to have your questions answered. The Los Angeles sexual assault lawyers at Taylor & Ring are here to answer some of the most common questions people have about filing a claim, so you’ll know what to expect every…
Read MoreNatalie Weatherford Has Been Named to Daily Journal Top Plaintiff Lawyers 2024 List
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that partner Natalie Weatherford has been named to Daily Journal Top Plaintiff Lawyers 2024 list! This annual list honors the top plaintiff lawyers in California. David M. RingDavid Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on…
Read MoreWe Applaud Dublin’s Closing. Now Start the Federal Investigation.
The recent announcement of the closure of a woman’s prison in Dublin, California, due to ongoing reports of sexual abuse incidents, including rape, bought relief and joy to many. However, our focus now shifts to impending federal investigation, as we believe that justice must be served for those responsible for these heinous crimes. Facts behind…
Read MoreSexual Assault and Color of Law Violations
Police officers are mandated to uphold the rights of all individuals in the United States while executing their official duties. Any abuse or deprivation of these rights by law enforcement constitutes a color of law violation. Thus, if an individual is sexually assaulted by a law enforcement officer, it constitutes a breach of the color…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Benicia Unified School District
Taylor & Ring recently filed a lawsuit against the Benicia Unified School District and a former teacher, alleging the district was negligent in its hiring and supervising of 42-year-old Matthew Shelton, who is accused of sexually assaulting a Jane Doe during the 2022-2023 school year. Per the Vallejo Sun, “Shelton was charged with five felony…
Read MoreWhat Is Revenge Porn?
According to Psych Central, revenge porn is the sharing of private sexual materials of someone without their consent and with the intent to embarrass that someone or cause that person distress. The materials include photos and videos and are often posted on the internet. The posting is more than just psychologically damaging. Victims often feel…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Suspect a Child is Being Sexually Abused or Assaulted
Sexual abuse and assaults of children should never happen. Children who are sexually abused or assaulted immediately lose their childhood innocence. They lose their trust in people. For many victims, the devasting trauma lasts for a lifetime. According to the National Health Service in the United Kingdom, sexual abuse includes: Forcing a child to masturbate…
Read MoreCan Sexual Assault Victims Force the Prosecutor to Press Charges?
Sexual assault victims deserve justice. Justice for sexual assault victims can be achieved in two ways. In all instances, if you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the person who assaulted you. You may also have a claim against employers and other people, organizations,…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Effects of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is one of the most traumatic and devastating experiences that a human being can go through. In fact, sexual assault is a terrible crime that physically, emotionally, and psychologically affects sexual assault survivors for the rest of their lives. To get through each week, month, or year, they may need to continuously visit…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Named to Best Law Firms for 2024
The entire team at Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that we have been named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list for 2024. We’re happy to once again be recognized as a Tier 1 firm in the areas of personal injury litigation and product liability litigation for plaintiffs in the Los Angeles…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Victim of Riverside County Sexual Assault, Hush Money Scandal
On September 20, Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Christian Phillip Heidecker was charged with 18 felony counts, stemming from acts of sexual abuse and extortion against females held in custody. On September 26, it was revealed that Riverside County tried to cover up the scandal by paying at least two of the victims hush money. Dave…
Read MoreJohn Taylor and Dave Ring Named to Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that partners John C. Taylor and Dave Ring have both been named to Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers list! This annual list highlights the work of the top attorneys in California. We invite you to read their profiles: https://www.dailyjournal.com/special_reports About Dave Ring About John Taylor Congratulations to…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our Attorneys Named to the 2024 Best Lawyers® List!
Taylor & Ring is proud to have eight lawyers listed in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. Please join us in congratulating our team! Every year, the Best Lawyers list recognizes leading attorneys in particular regions and practices, based on peer reviews. Since it was first published in…
Read MoreSpeaking Your Truth: The Process of Filing a Sexual Assault Lawsuit
When an individual is sexually assaulted in Los Angeles, they can file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator and any other liable parties. A civil lawsuit seeks compensation (damages) for injuries, harms, and losses. When new clients meet with us, they often have a lot of questions about the process itself. So today, we want…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Supports AB 1138
At Taylor & Ring, we support legislation that helps victims of rape and sexual assault get access to the resources they need. We supported changes in our laws that expanded or eliminated the statutes of limitations for civil sexual abuse claims. We supported federal legislation to do the same. We have fought tooth and nail…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening with Redlands Unified Is Tragic, But Not Surprising
As attorneys who represent survivors of sexual abuse, some of the most complex cases we handle involve school districts. Parents expect that their children will be at least relatively safe from harm when they’re in school, so these cases – ones involving abusive teachers and schools engaged in coverups – can be particularly challenging for…
Read MoreHow Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Assault Reveals a Cold Truth About Entertainment
The entertainment industry is one that has been riddled with cases of sexual assault and harassment for decades. Victims of sexual assault within the industry are often silenced or discouraged from speaking out in an effort to preserve the reputation of those involved or the project they’re working on. Recently, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph opened…
Read MoreCalifornia Law Enforcement Nets 18 Arrests in Sex Predator Sting Operation
On March 10, 18 individuals were arrested by the Sacramento Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, in collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, for allegedly engaging in activities related to attempting to contact a minor for sex and other related crimes. The arrest announcement was made by California Attorney General Rob Bonta…
Read MoreThe “Speak Out Act” Allows Sexual Assault Victims to Speak Up and Speak Out
When the #MeToo movement became prominent in 2017, it shined a light onto workplace harassment. Thousands of people took the microphone and shouted out against sexual assault and harassment by their coworkers and employers; by politicians and celebrities. This began a greater shift in society, helping make it not only easier to speak up against…
Read MoreSan Jose Teacher Sexually Assaulted 10 Students in Band Room
Schools are where our children are supposed to be safe. There, they are meant to receive a well-rounded education from trained teachers who should have been vetted by those in charge to be safe to work with children. Too often, however, parents are left shocked and horrified when one or more of these teachers turn…
Read More“Jane Doe 1” No More: Evgeniya Chernyshova’s Path to Justice
Evgeniya Chernyshova landed her first modeling contract when she was 15, and her first movie role in 2009. The world was opening to the young model from Siberia. By 2013, she was married with young children, embarking on a new and exciting life. And then Harvey Weinstein raped her, and everything changed. You may think…
Read MoreNew California Law Cracks Down on Doctors Who Sexually Abuse Patients
Like schools, hospitals are a place where we are meant to feel safe. We trust physicians with the most private aspects of ourselves. That is why, when that trust and safety are betrayed, the repercussions for such actions need to be justly and swiftly handled. Unfortunately, California has had its fair share of doctors who…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Taylor & Ring has filed a lawsuit against Methodist Hospital of Sacramento on behalf of “Jane Doe,” a woman who was repeatedly sexually assaulted by her nurse, Gregory Allen Harms, while she struggled to survive in the intensive care unit. The lawsuit names both Harms and the hospital as defendants. Not only did Methodist Hospital…
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