David Morgan Blackwell

David Morgan Blackwell

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 31 years

Litigation Lawyer at Morristown, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Insurance

163 Madison Avenue, Suite 320, Morristown, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Donnelly Minter & Kelly, LLC

163 Madison Avenue, Suite 320, Morristown, NJ, 07960

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David Morgan Blackwell's Reviews

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Posted by Peter | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Strongly recommend hiring David Blackwell

I hired David Blackwell to handle a complex employment contract review and negotiation, he handled every aspect of my unique situation with professionalism, intelligence, and shrewdness - I couldn't have been happier with the process AND the results. I also have used David for other legal services, ...advice and referrals in the past - he always handled my requests with absolute professionalism and discretion. He understands complex issues and also provides easy to understand legal solutions.

Posted by Steven | November 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great Human Being

David is an excellent lawyer and more important, he is a great human being! I have known Dave for 15 years, not only has he helped me on legal issues, but has been there for my family when we needed other advice. I would recommend him highly!

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2024

New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2023

New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2022

New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2021

New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2020

NJ Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2019

NJ Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2009

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Donnelly Minter & Kelly, LLC

2001 - 2015

Shareholder, Graham Curtin, PA

1998 - 2001

Attorney, Wilson Elser Edelman & Dicker

1995 - 1998

Attorney, Tompkins McGuire Wachenfeld & Barry

Associations

2015 - Present

New Jersey Defense Association

Member

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Morris County Bar Association

Member

2002 - 2006

District X Ethics Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Spencer v. Gavin

reversed and remanded

Liberty Surplus Ins. Corp. v. Nowell Amoroso, P.A.

Petition for certification granted, judgment of the Appellate Division affirmed

Lederman v. Prudential Life Ins. Co. of America, Inc

reversed and remanded

GSC Partners v. Washington Group

Grant of summary judgment affirmed

Ponden v. Ponden

reversed and remanded

Hyman Zamft & Manard, LLC v. Cornell

reversed and remanded

Dunn v. Borough of Mountainside

affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded

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Education

1994

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

New Jersey State Bar Associatoin Mid-Year Meeting

Professional Liability: Coverage and Concerns

Publications

Languages

English

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