David Glass, Counsel to the Firm

Although David J. Glass is one of the firm’s most recent additions, becoming an attorney of counsel to the firm in 2011, he has been practicing family law for more than 15 years. A uniquely qualified family law litigator and mediator, he also has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

Unique Set of Skills

Mr. Glass is one of only a handful of attorney/psychologists who concentrates on the area of child custody litigation. Prior to his law career, Glass worked as a therapist, so his experience in both psychology and family law gives him a special insight to the workings and dynamics of adults and children involved in family law issues.

Mr. Glass’s distinguished blend of legal and psychological skills has also gained him a reputation for being able to handle “difficult” and “highly emotional” cases.

This distinctive background provides Dishon & Block clients with something very few attorneys can offer: an inside look at and understanding of the procedures employed by court-appointed mental health and psychological professionals performing child custody evaluations. Mr. Glass’s distinguished blend of legal and psychological skills has also gained him a reputation for being able to handle “difficult” and “highly emotional” cases.

Published Works

Mr. Glass is an adjunct instructor at the American College of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, where he teaches the Law & Ethics class. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Gilbert Hall School, a non-profit organization that provides private school education to children of the autistic spectrums.

Glass is an Editor for Los Angeles Psychologist. Glass's publication credits include serving as co-editor for the 2000 Supplement to Ziskin's “Coping with Psychiatric and Psychological Testimony,” the leading treatise on the use and critique of mental health expert testimony in court, co-authoring a chapter on Family Law in “Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence: The Law as a Helping Profession,” as well as authoring numerous articles and giving presentations for continuing legal and psychological education credits.

Education

Glass received his law degree from Villanova University and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University (formerly The Medical College of Pennsylvania). While at Villanova, Glass served as Managing Editor of the Law Review. He completed his internship in Clinical Psychology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, fulfilling rotations in the psychiatric emergency room, acute inpatient unit, and outpatient clinic. His dissertation on legally-coerced psychological treatment earned First Place distinction in a national competition.

Professional Affiliations

David J. Glass is a member of professional and legal associations, including:

• Beverly Hills Bar Association
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Los Angeles Psychological Association
• American Psychological Association

Awards and Recognition

Glass was named a "Rising Star" in the Family Law Bar in Los Angeles magazine in 2005, 2006, was the featured, cover story for the 2007 edition, and has been named a "Super Lawyer" every year since.