Our Team
Attorneys
David Allor, Esq.
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David W. Allor is the firm founder and lead trial attorney. Mr. Allor attended the University of the Pacific where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Subsequently, he attended the University of Washington where he earned a Juris Doctor and a Master of Business Administration. Mr. Allor has been a licensed attorney since 1991. He spent the first 10 years of his career working for firms that represented insurance companies, corporations, and government entities, but learned he would never be happy in that environment.
Mr. Allor was born and raised in Alaska and like any good Alaskan has a fierce love for the rights of the individual. He founded the Law Office of David W. Allor in 2001 with the mindset of representing people, not corporations or governments. Mr. Allor takes great pride in the fact that he does not have to compromise his values in order to meet the expectation of some corporation.
David Allor’s favorite hobby is fishing and every year he returns to Alaska to fish the rivers and lakes of Bristol Bay in western Alaska.
Paul Hundley, Esq.
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Paul B. Hundley is Of Counsel at the firm and he has more than 30 years of litigation experience, trying everything from small fender benders to catastrophic personal injury cases. He attended San Francisco State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned a Bachelor of Science in Law and Economics. He then worked in management for several years before returning to Law School at the University of California at Davis, School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor.
Mr. Hundley has been a licensed and practicing attorney since 1994. He spent the first half of his legal career working for firms that represented insurance companies, corporations, and government entities. He became a litigation partner and hiring partner for his defense firm but has now dedicated himself to representing individuals and utilizes his experience as a defense litigation partner to prepare clients for litigation and ensure that clients are honestly, fairly, and zealously represented. He enjoys helping individuals injured or wronged due to no fault of their own that are simply seeking reasonable compensation for their injuries or harm suffered.
Mr. Hundley is a native Californian that grew up and went to college in San Francisco, but who moved to Southern California after law school in 1994 to practice law. He has been married for over 25 years. He and his wife have a daughter that recently graduated from UCLA and who is currently conducting clinical brain research at Stanford Medical School before applying to medical school. Finally, just before the pandemic, Bellini, a fiery and furry terrier mix, was welcomed into his family.
His passions are his family, friends, fitness, travel, and meeting/helping people. He loves being a husband, father, friend, and attorney.
Michael Bergin, Esq.
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Michael D. Bergin is an associate attorney at our firm. Mr. Bergin attended the University of California, Berkeley where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies. Subsequently, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he earned a Juris Doctor. Mr. Bergin has been a licensed attorney since 2018 and has been a member of our firm since 2019.
From his clerkship in wage and hour law, to his volunteer work with the landlord-tenant clinic in Santa Monica, Mr. Bergin devoted his law school experience to advocacy work. After graduating, he declined corporate opportunities and opted to fight for individuals’ rights.
In his free time, Mr. Bergin enjoys playing basketball, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with his dog.
Birgit Dominguez, Esq.
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Brirgit Dominquez, Of Counsel for the Law Office of David Allor, comes from an upbringing seemingly destined to be a fierce legal advocate, Birgit grew up watching her father argue cases in the Colombian Supreme Court. Not to be outdone, Birgit’s mother was also a highly successful attorney in Colombia.
Birgit and her family emigrated to the U.S. when she was a teenager. She overcame the challenges inherent in learning a new language and moving to a new country and proved to be an exemplary student. Birgit graduated from the University of California Riverside with two degrees, double majoring in Political Science and Sociology with an emphasis in Law and Society.
Birgit went on to attend Loyola Law School and was sworn in as an attorney in 2015. She began her legal career defending corporations and insurance companies against work injury claims. Over time, Birgit became disillusioned with defending corporate interests and ultimately decided that her strengths and compassion were best suited for a career in representing the injured individuals over the big corporations and insurance companies of the world.
Birgit has the unique background and experience of having worked for insurance companies in defending injury claims, to now representing those very same injured individuals. She understands the ins and outs of these claims from the opposite side of the table and utilizes that experience to obtain outstanding results for our firm’s clients. Birgit is fluent in Spanish and is an aggressive advocate for everyday people from all walks of life who have been injured through no fault of their own.
Birgit is married to an attorney, and together they have daughter and son. In Birgit’s free time, she enjoys group fitness classes, travel, and spending time with her family.
Birgit is Of Counsel and primarily works on special projects for the firm.
Supporting Staff
Janice Santamaria, Jury Analyst
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As the firm’s in-house Jury Analyst, Janice Santamaria, brings a strategic, research-driven approach to trial preparation and jury selection. With a B.A. and a Master’s degree in Psychology and Behavior Analysis, she applies behavioral science to uncover juror biases, shape persuasive trial themes, and guide litigation teams in developing effective courtroom strategies.
Janice specializes in conducting mock jury focus groups, analyzing juror decision-making, and crafting case narratives that resonate with real-world jurors. Her expertise bridges legal strategy and human behavior, helping trial teams understand how jurors interpret evidence, assign responsibility, and arrive at verdicts.
Throughout all phases of litigation—from voir dire to trial—she provides insights that inform jury selection, strengthen witness presentations, and refine opening and closing arguments. Her work supports accurate case valuation and equips trial attorneys with the tools to present their cases clearly, credibly, and persuasively.
By integrating cognitive framing and authentic juror feedback into every case, Janice ensures our clients’ stories are not only heard, but truly understood.
Elizabeth Meza, Paralegal
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Elizabeth Weber, our Managing Paralegal and Intake Specialist, is from New York and has been living in California since 2016. She is Mr. Allor’s first employee of the Law Office of David W. Allor and has been with us since.
Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania with ties to Pennsylvania State University. She originally had plans to be a Fashion Publicist in NYC so she majored in Public Relations. She also graduated with a minor in Organizational Communication Law; there she studied all types of media law, such as: telecommunications law, print law and intellectual property law.
During and after her attendance at University, she gained experience in Independent Sales, Corporate Sales and has been a Store Manager for two major fashion retailers: Victoria’s Secret and White House Black Market. She did everything from reviewing Store Analytics, Loss Prevention, Team Management, Store Visuals, Brand Marketing, etc. As she moved to the Los Angeles area, she decided it was time for a change and apprenticed for one year at a downtown Los Angeles firm which handled Personal Injury to become a Paralegal.
Then and now, at the Law Office of David W. Allor, she speaks with potential clients and assesses future cases. She handles over 150 active cases at a time while also assisting on the entire firm case load with multiple divisions of the firm. She is currently planning a wedding and will soon be married. Promptly after, she plans on taking the LSAT with the goal of attending law school to become an attorney.
Alberto Mejia-Gonzalez, Paralegal
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Albert joined the firm in January 2023 as a paralegal and has worked as a paralegal since 2013. Albert is driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals who have experienced accidents or injuries. He understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll these incidents can take, and is dedicated to helping our clients rebuild their lives. He strives to ensure that all our clients feel supported throughout the legal process and that their concerns are addressed with the utmost care and professionalism. In his free time, he enjoys coaching is 9-year-old son’s travel baseball and tackle football teams. He is a committed family man and enjoys every moment spent with is beautiful family. He enjoys the outdoors and cherishes family dinner outings.
Amber Topping, General Manager
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Amber joined the firm in 2024. As the General Manager, she comes to the Team with 15 years of teaching in Higher Education at Universities from Drake to Northern Arizona, to WGU. She has over 20 years of Business Operations experience as the Director of Operations for companies ranging from Civil Engineering to Pharmaceutical Project Management. Having earned her MBA from the University of Nebraska, she is a Husker faithful who is now enjoying her daughters attending UNL as well!
Outside of work, Amber enjoys an active lifestyle with her four kiddos! In her “down” time, you will likely find her at a football game, Pilates class, HotWorx session, or in the kitchen where cooking for family and friends is one of her favorite things!
Marco Galindez, Paralegal
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Marco Galindez joined The Law Offices of David W. Allor in late 2024. He was
raised in Orange County. He has an associate degree in Paralegal Studies
(SAC and SCC). Marco has near 24 years of litigation experience and has worked in various cases, including catastrophic injury, vaccine court claims, and bankruptcy claims involving The Boy Scouts of America as well as opioid manufacturers Insys, Purdue, and Mallinckrodt.
In his previous position, Marco held the Chief Paralegal for over 10 years. He is knowledgeable with filing and service of complaints in state courts, federal and bankruptcy courts, including Court of Appeals and the Vaccine Court.
Marco has a passion for how the law ultimately can and does protect individuals through civil suits and creative advocacy by firms. He enjoys working with personal injury clients and helping them use of the laws available to protect them, their rights and help with their recoveries. Whatever can be done to assist clients, Marco is always available.
Marco enjoys learning about technology and values being able to implement
technology in the handling of client matters. He also enjoys fishing, especially deep-sea fishing, football (Go Packers!), soccer, and exploring the world.
Most importantly, he loves spending time with his wife and daughter and making them smile and laugh as much as possible.