About David

Biography

Practice Areas

Class Action 11%

I have handled thousands of "mass tort" cases for victims of occupational disease and/or injury. I have been appointed by the Massachusetts Courts to serve as Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel in the Massachusetts Asbestos Litigation since 1995.

43 years | 5,000 cases

11%

Defective and Dangerous Products 11%

I have represented people injured by products ranging from industrial machinery to bathroom nite lites, with injures ranging from amputated limbs to electrocution.

43 years | 250 cases

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Health Care 11%

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Health Insurance 11%

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Life Insurance 11%

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Litigation 11%

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Mesothelioma and Asbestos 11%

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Personal Injury 11%

I have represented many people injured at construction sites, in motor vehicles, or other areas, and recovered multi million dollar jury awards in such cases.

43 years | 100 cases

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Workers Compensation 11%

I direct the firm's workers compensation practice, which only represents employees and their families. We have handled all manner of injuries, but have numerous cases arising out of toxic exposures in the work place

43 years | 2,500 cases

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Other 1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

2012

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 42 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

Thornton Law Firm, LLP

(617) 720-2445

Fax

1 Lincoln St,, Boston, MA, 02111

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84 State St., 4th fl., Boston, MA, 02109

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David J McMorris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dana | September 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

So much praise and gratitude for atty David McMorris

David McMorris is a truly wonderful attorney and person. On the five-star rating system he actually deserves a 10!!! I am so grateful that he even took my case, which was honestly not that strong. He was so dedicated to it, did all of the work, was do diligent and kept me updated every step of t...he way. He is an extremely sincere and compassionate person and I could feel his concern in every conversation we had. He is such a pleasant and affable person to work with and I always felt that he was doing just more than “his job” because he continually left me with the sense that his only concern was for the well-being of my family. He is an astute negotiator, calm yet relentless trying to get the settlement that he truly thought my family deserved. He has great integrity, incredible knowledge of the law, and was well respected by the opposing counsel and the judge. In the end, my settlement was well beyond what a reasonable person would have expected to receive based on the strength of my case. It has significantly changed my life in the wake of a pretty disastrous situation that led us to David in the first place. I will be eternally grateful to him and his law firm and I hope that if you are reading this and trying to decide on a lawyer you will choose him because it will be the best decision you will ever make.

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Posted by John | June 05, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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I can’t thank Dave enough how much he took My case over & in two days tookcare of everything stress free. He always picked his phone up & kept me up to date. Hands down 100% happy with Dave & his firm & everybody that was part of this. 5 Stars Thanks again John

Posted by Ralph & Vicky | June 01, 2012 | Workers Compensation

Thrilled to recommend David McMorris, He is an excellent lawyer and gentlemen.

I am so thankful that an acquaintance recommended David to my husband and me during our workers compensation case. We had already made a grave mistake by hiring someone who was less than praiseworthy before finding him and what a transformation David created. Immediately during our first phone co...nversation with David my husband and I felt assured that we were in better hands. We could hear the sincerity in his tone; the compassion he displayed towards our situation and the direction and leadership he was taking was so comforting. His calm demeanor really facilitated a peace within my frightened, nervous, husband. We are so pleased to recommend him for anyone whom might be in need of his services because he truly is a terrific lawyer but most of all gentleman.

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Posted by Don & Sandy | September 22, 2009

Atty. David J. McMorris

Excellent attorney. He is a person that truly cares about his clients. He has so much compassion for not only you as a client, but also the whole family. He is so dedicated in being there for you every step of the way. For what our family had to go through, I can say with my heart, we would neve...r have made it through if Atty. McMorris wasn't there with us.

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David J McMorris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Michael Shepard

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an excellent lawyer, with a great reputation in Massachusetts and beyond for getting consistent results for his clients."

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Stanley Helinski

Personal injury lawyer

Jeniffer Carson

Personal injury lawyer

Michael Shepard

Litigation lawyer

Asbed Guekguezian

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating: 9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2019

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2019

New England's Best Lawyers 2011 - 2014, Boston Globe

2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2007-2014, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2008- 2018, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

2014

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Boston's Best Lawyers 2011 - 2014, Boston Globe

2014

Patron Member, Public Justice Foundation

2014

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2012

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2011

15 year award for AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2010

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2008

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Work Experience

1982 - Present

Partner, Thornton & Naumes, LLP

1900 - Present

Partner, Thornton Law Firm LLP

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Associations

1982 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

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Sample of Legal Cases

Carpenter v. Roofer and GC

2.4 million settlement

Monette v. Clover Farms

$1,001,000 jury verdict

Homeowner v. Walgreen

$997,500

Harold v. Owens-Corning

$2.9 million jury verdict

Howe v. Marshall Contractors

$1,025,000 jury verdict

Graves v. Chen

$6.2 million jury verdict

Worker v. Machine Co.

$2,6 million settlement

Nicoletti v. GGG

$2.65 million jury verdict

LaFountaine v. Franzese

$1.8 Million jury verdict

Uffre v. Neighborhood Alliance

$1.5 Million jury verdict

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Education

1983

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

State University of New York

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Speaking Engagements

2007

Developments in Lead Paint Litigation

Lead Paint Poisoning

2004

Plaintiffs' Asbestos Litigation Seminar

Mass Tort Litigation

2003

Plaintiffs' Asbestos Litigation Seminar

Ethical Considerations in Settlement of Multiple Cases

2003

Lead Paint Litigation Seminar

Proving the lead paint case

2001

Advanced Workers Compensation Seminar

Workers Compensation

1990

Premises Liability Seminar

Premises Liability

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Publications

2003

Lead Paint Litigation Seminar Proving the Plaintiffs' Case

2001

Advanced Workers Compensation in Massachusetts Claimant's Perspective

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Languages

English

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Activity

212

Legal Answers

Legal Guides

Top Contributor

David earned significant contribution points in 2012.

Legal Answers

Q&A

What kind of lawyer do I need to sue Directv?

13 May 2019

Q&A

Can an 18 year old in high school get charges pressed against him for punching ONCE a 16 year old (he didn’t know he was 16)

15 Oct 2018

Q&A

Can I sue my ex boyfriend for emotional distress after learning during our 7 years he has been sleeping with numerous women?

07 Aug 2018

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Legal Guides

Legal Guide

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Claim Filing and Offices

13 Sep 2010

Legal Guide

Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits

13 Sep 2010

Legal Guide

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Injuries

13 Sep 2010

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