On May 13, 2024, the City Council of Lincoln City voted unanimously to hire David James Robinson as its city attorney. He has been serving as Lincoln City’s pro tem (temporary) attorney under contract since September 2023.

Mr. Robinson was elected to the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates and the Solo and Small Firm executive committee. He is the treasurer for the Lincoln County Bar Association and current president of the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation. He is active in several business chambers and nonprofits.

He replaces Richard Appicello who was dismissed from his position by the city council.

According to Robinson’s business website he worked in the Portland area on a diverse list of legal subjects including estate planning, family law and municipal and election law.