David Balfour is a Shareholder in the Firm’s San Diego office, and a member of the Healthcare practice group. Mr. Balfour brings two decades of experience to his practice, representing clients in the healthcare sector on a wide range of issues including medical staff peer review proceedings, licensing proceedings, writ proceedings, State and Federal Court civil litigation, and related appellate proceedings. He represents hospitals, health systems, medical staffs, medical groups, and individual healthcare providers regarding litigation risks and best practices to avoid litigation exposure.
Additionally, Mr. Balfour has represented numerous healthcare and ancillary care professionals before the various licensing boards of the State of California, including the Medical Board of California, the Board of Psychology, the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Dental Board, the Board of Registered Nursing, the Pharmacy Board, and others. He has also represented physicians in connection with delistment proceedings by health insurers.
Mr. Balfour has an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been named as one of the “Top Lawyers in San Diego” by San Diego Magazine from 2013-2023. In addition, he has also been named one of The Best Lawyers in America, for Health Care Law in 2025.