David has represented thousands of injured victims and their families against insurance companies, national corporations, hospitals, municipalities, railroads, and other individuals. Notably in railroads, David has litigated and negotiated settlements for hundreds of general injury and occupational injury cases for railroad employees covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). He has also litigated numerous highway railroad crossing accident cases where individuals have been seriously injured or killed due to driver or railroad personnel negligence. Some of these cases have involved train derailments. His skills, both in and out of the courtroom, have produced hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements against hospitals, insurance companies, negligent drivers, bars, and drunk drivers.Representative wins include:

• a pedestrian who was struck by a drunk driver and suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple physical injuries was awarded millions of dollars in damages and no-fault benefits as compensation
• a tow truck driver crushed in an accident received a million-dollar settlement
• a rear-seat passenger was awarded more than $750,000 against two negligent drivers who were both at fault for causing her injuries
• a motorcycle rider severely injured in an accident received hundreds of thousands of dollars against the negligent driver and the insurance company

In a significant Detroit case, a jury returned a $15 million verdict for one family in a case involving a drunk driver and a local casino. Other jury trial decisions include a win against an auto no-fault insurance carrier in excess of $630,000; six-figure resolutions in both a boating and an ATV accident; and a $1.2 million settlement in a hotly contested medical malpractice case.

Known for his courtroom and advocacy skills, David has successfully argued at the appellate level, both before the Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. He is also highly respected and regarded as a skilled negotiator. Because of his many legal accomplishments and varied courtroom experience, David is sought after by both plaintiff and defense attorneys seeking to retain outside counsel to advocate their cases.

David is named among the top 1% of auto accident lawyers in the nation and has been on the Michigan Super Lawyer list for more than a decade. He is also on the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate list and named a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyer. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Bar Association, and Oakland County Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in all Michigan state and federal courts. He is also certified as a Case Evaluator/Mediator and is often selected by other plaintiff attorneys to sit as a designated arbitrator on their client’s behalf to resolve complicated cases.

Committed to his community and pro bono legal causes, David has a strong affiliation with the famed Detroit-based Downtown Boxing Gym. He has volunteered with the organization from its earliest days, helping to establish the Downtown Boxing Gym’s original board of directors and serving as one of the first official members, while gathering executives from international and local powerhouse corporations to also serve. He continues his efforts with the gym to this day.

David also enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, boating and camping, and served as Assistant Scout Master with a local Boy Scout Troop for many years, actively assisting many young men along their path to the rank of ‘Eagle Scout’. He also believes regular exercise is an important factor in maintaining his competitive edge and is an avid cyclist and passionate downhill skier. David also practices yoga to strike a balance between the rigors of a demanding law practice and life’s everyday challenges.