Personal Background
David has worked on numerous MDL’s and state court coordinated litigations, working on all aspects of the cases from general liability discovery to settlement negotiations. He was appointed and served as Liaison Counsel in the New York Bextra/Celebrex Product Liability Litigation and helped secure a $9 million verdict in the NJ Accutane litigation. He takes great pride in representing individuals and their families who have suffered greatly due to the greed of corporate America.
David lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children. Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm, David practiced for over 20 years at Weitz & Luxenberg. He enjoys skiing, hiking, playing golf and softball, and spending time with family and friends.
Representative Cases
- In Re: New York Diet Drug Litigation, Index No. 112668/01
- In Re: New York Rezulin Product Liability Litigation, Index No. 752,000/00
- In Re: Baycol Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1431
- In Re: Accutane Litigation, Index No. 271, N.J. Super., Atlantic Co.
- In Re: Phenylpropanolamine PPA Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1407
- In Re: Zyprexa Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1596
- In Re: New York Renu with Moistureloc Product Liability Litigation, Index No. 76,000/2007
- In Re: Guidant Corp. Implantable Defibrillators Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 05-1708
- In Re: Medtronic, Inc., Sprint Fidelis Leads Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 08-1905
- In Re: Vioxx Marketing, Sales Practices and Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1657
- In Re: New York Bextra and Celebrex Product Liability Litigation, Index No. 560001/2005
- In Re: Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2272
- In Re: Sorin 3T Heater Cooler Systems Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2816
- In Re: Cook Medical IVC Filter Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2570
Admissions and Certification
- State Bar of New York
- State Bar of New Jersey
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
- United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
Education
- Tufts University, College of Arts & Sciences, B.A.
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D.
Community and Professional Activities
- Member, The New York Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, American Association For Justice (formerly ATLA)
