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Mr. Blackwell represents employers and employees throughout New Jersey in a wide range of employment law matters, including workplace disputes involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and workplace accommodations.
As part of the direct client services Mr. Blackwell provides, he also advises individuals and families with trust and estate planning, gift and succession planning and, if necessary, litigation relating to trusts and estates. Mr. Blackwell also prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance health care directives.
In addition, Mr. Blackwell represents clients in a broad range of general civil litigation matters. His litigation experience includes breach of contract claims, business torts, employment disputes, and other business-related conflicts. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience in both state and federal courts, Mr. Blackwell works with clients to develop practical legal strategies to address disputes and pursue their business and legal objectives.
Mr. Blackwell was selected to the list of NJ Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters in 2026. This is his eighth consecutive year of selection. The Super Lawyers list identifies attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their professional accomplishments with no more than five percent of attorneys in the State named to this list each year. Further details on the methodology used for selection can be found on the Super Lawyers website. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
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Chat withState: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
163 Madison Avenue, Suite 320, Morristown, NJ, 07960
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Posted by Peter | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
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, ...
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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2026
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
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
2026 - Present
Shareholder, Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan, LLC
2015 - Present
Partner, Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan, LLC
2001 - 2015
Shareholder, Graham Curtin, PA
1998 - 2001
Attorney, Wilson Elser Edelman & Dicker
1995 - 1998
Attorney, Tompkins McGuire Wachenfeld & Barry
2015 - Present
New Jersey Defense AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Morris County Bar Association, Chancery Practice CommitteeMediator
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Morris County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2006
District X Ethics CommitteeMember
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1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Professional Liability: Coverage and Concerns
2020
English