David E. Waterbury
About David
Biography
David E. Waterbury is a 1980 graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He was admitted to practice in New York in 1981. Since that time he has devoted his professional life to representing the rights of injured people.
David’s first five years in practice were spent learning from some of the top lawyers in the field while working at the largest personal injury law firm in New York. In subsequent years David spent time working for nearly 10 years for the legendary firm of Fuchsberg and Fuchsberg. From 2001 to 2009, David was a Founding Partner, Litigation Manager and Senior Trial and Appellate Attorney for a small boutique firm representing injured people in Forest Hills, Queens, New York.
Since 2009, David’s practice has consisted primarily of trying cases “of counsel” for other plaintiff lawyers and law firms. David is frequently consulted by other lawyers on issues of case development, preparation, strategy and trial tactics. David’s expertise, skills, knowledge and opinions are highly sought after by other attorneys who wish to bring the highest level of professional ability to bear inthe representation of their injured clients.
As a trial lawyer, David uses the latest in courtroom and presentation technology in order to create a compelling and persuasive narrative of his client’s case which holds the jurors’ attention from opening through summation. David also utilizes the most highly qualified and experienced experts in the presentation of his clients’ cases.
David is a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum - The Top Trial Lawyers in America.
During his nearly 30 years in practice, David has obtained numerous multi-million dollar awards and settlements for his clients. David is a past member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He also is a past chair of the Association’s General Tort and Practice Committee and sits on the Association’s Motor Vehicle and No Fault and Partnership for Justice Committees. David is a long-time member of the American Association for Justice. David also lectures on matters of legal practice and procedure to other practicing lawyers.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
45 years | 2,500 cases
45 years | 2,000 cases
45 years | 1,000 cases
45 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
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Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of David E. Waterbury
50 Broadway Ste 1000, New York, NY, 10004-3838
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David E. Waterbury's Reviews
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Posted by Gary Palik | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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David Waterbury has been informative and asked me question that gave him a complete picture of my injuries and accident details. Since I have been lucky enough to find him I feel my case is in good hands. Good way for start the new year!
David E. Waterbury's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is a talented, knowledgeable and aggressive litigator for his injured clients and has built a reputation of success in NY Courtrooms. Without hesitation, I endorse this DEW."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is a highly competent, thorough and thoughtful trial attorney. He is well respected in the legal community"
"I have known David for several years, and he is well regarded in the legal community. He is also known as a top trial attorney, and has more trials and verdicts under his belt than most attorneys that I know. Let him take his vast trial experience and put it to work on your case. I would endorse him as your trial counsel."
"This attorney strives to always represent clients the best way possible. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for a number of years and he has proven to be an exceptional attorney who cares about his clients. He is an experienced and extremely skilled trial attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"David Waterbury has dedicated his entire career to helping those injured through the negligence of another. A fierce advocate and consummate professional, he has an impeccable reputation in the legal community in which he practices. I do not hesitate to endorse him."
"I know David for 30 years. He is very-well regarded in our legal community, and has some fabulous verdicts to his credit! In addition, he is an honorable, sweet man! Recommended without hesitation!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Dave for decades and he enjoys a reputation as very knowledgeable and an outstanding trial lawyer."
"Mr. Waterbury is the attorney that other attorneys seek out when they want an intelligent, articulate answer and solution to representing seriously injured victims of negligence. He is very well respected by judges in all counties of the New York City metropolitan area, and commands respect in the courtroom. He uses cutting-edge technology to prepare for cross-examinations and jury presentations. I am privileged to call him a fellow member of the bar. I give him my highest endorsement without reservation."
"I have known David Waterbury for many years. He is a top trial lawyer and many plaintiff lawyers ask him to try their cases for them. He is also well known and respected by the defense bar and the insurance companies. I would not hesitate to refer a case to David."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know him personally and by reputation among other lawyers practicing in his field in the New York area. He is an expert in personal injury trial practice, a highly ethical attorney, and works tirelessly for his clients."
"David Waterbury is an excellent lawyer. He has fearlessly taken difficult cases to trial and achieved outstanding results for his clients. For example, David took on the City of New York and won an incredible victory on behalf of a man horribly injured by wild dogs that roamed City owned property. Many lawyers told David that he could not win. David proved them all wrong."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Waterbury is a truly gifted attorney. He is respected by the Judges he appears before and fellow members of the legal community. A testament to his skill is that other lawyers regularly higher him to try their personal injury cases. Let him advocate for you."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of David E. Waterbury
2001 - 2009
Partner, Elliot Ifraimoff & Associates
1999 - 2001
Litigation Manager, Alan Ross & Associates
1990 - 1999
Attorney, Fuchsberg & Fuchsberg
1987 - 1990
Partner, Callan & Waterbury
Associations
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled before trial
Settled at trial
Education
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2007
Pleadings
Publications
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I had a slip and fall at Public Storage in Southington, Ct. The Headquarters are in CA. How do I sue in small claims court.
27 Feb 2015
I'm being sued by state farm for an accident that happened 2yrs ago and i had liability insurance at the time...what do i do?
27 Feb 2015
Can an Insurance company paying no-fault impose a lien on the settlement with another carrier for pain and suffering?
26 Feb 2015