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David L Wallace
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Biography
David is a high-powered trial advocate who for years has consistently been nationally ranked by clients and peers among the best in the business. He guides individuals and companies clear of legal trouble, leads them to safer courses of action, helps reduce the likelihood of litigation, positions them to tell a better story when it does arise, and gets them out of legal trouble quickly.
One of the things that most sets David apart as a trial lawyer is his role in some of the most celebrated and consequential product liability cases ever heard in the American legal system, involving some of the nation's largest corporations, some of the world's most-recognized brands, and "bet the company" stakes.
David's courtroom work has brought honors and recognition from peers, clients, and others. The Legal 500 named him "a national star" in products liability litigation; Benchmark Litigation describes him as "high caliber ... with a likeability factor that is invaluable in front of a jury"; Newsday headlined his "searing" cross-examination of a key medical witnesses in the trial of a Long Island cancer case. And the Australian Financial Times told that David's pre-trial examination of a whistleblower in a massive federal RICO action caused the witness to "storm out of the room," and his lawyer "extreme embarassment."
With roots in an historic New England seaport, David began his litigation career at Chadbourne & Parke, before joining Herbert Smith Freehills. A few years ago, he left "big law" to begin his own practice.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Lawsuits and Disputes
100%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Wallace Law
50 Piermont Avenue, Suite 1A, Nyack, NY, 10960
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David L Wallace's Reviews
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Posted by Jessica | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
There is no better choice for resolving a dispute than David Wallace.
David Wallace is brilliant- his prose, path, choice of words, and second to none. In the most stressful time in our lives we turned to David Wallace to resolve a very serious dispute- one that would have ended our world as we know it had he not been successful and I never once doubted that he would w...
Posted by Harold | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trial Lawyer
I tried a case -- the first of its kind in the jurisdiction -- with David in the trial trenches with me. It was an especially emotional and hard-fought trial which received media attention. Good trial lawyers put in the time to learn the case record thoroughly, prepare effective witness examination...
David L Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is an outstanding attorney and a formidable litigator. His work ethic and attention to detail or legendary among those of us who have had the good fortune and pleasure to work with David. David is extremely focused on results and achieving client objectives as efficiently and quickly as possible. David has the unique ability to zero in on the key fact or issue that will drive the outcome and shape the case and his presentation accordingly to maximize the probability of client success. Put another way, I would not want the misfortune of having to match wits with David in high stakes litigation. Further, juries seem to "get" David and his presentations immediately, which works wonders for his clients' interests. I strongly endorse David."
"I worked with David on several complex product liability/ personal injury / wrongful death cases. He is a brilliant trial attorney who zealously represents his clients. He is recognized nationally and internationally as an extremely skilled trial lawyer. David is particularly skilled at dealing with experts. He can direct his own experts in a manner that simplifies extremely complex matters for a jury and he can completely destroy an opposing expert with brilliant cross examination. I highly recommend David to anyone who needs a strong advocate in the courtroom."
"I had the pleasure of working with David on several high stakes tobacco personal injury cases while I was in private practice in New Hampshire. He exhibited creativity, poise and deep knowledge of the factual and legal issues involved the tobacco wars both in NH, nationally and internationally. I recall with delight depositions where David eviscerated the witnesses without them even knowing what had just happened. David was a consummate team player and was focused on positioning the case quickly and early for resolution on terms most favorable to his client. If asked, I would not hesitate to endorse any client or lawyer joining forces with David. Great guy; Great lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Wallace Law
2012 - 2017
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (New York)
1996 - 2012
Litigation Partner, Chadbourne & Parke
Sample of Legal Cases
The Horse Farm Case
Settled
The eBay Store Case
Dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction
The Defrauded Investor Case
Settled
The Reckless Stockbroker Case
Settled
The West Virginia Mining Case
Settled
The Business Divorce Case
Dismissed
The $75 Refund Check Case
Dismissed
The Tea Labeling Case
Dismissed
The Billion-Dollar Case
Defense verdict
The "Toonces, the Cat" Case
Directed verdict
The Havileck Cross-Examination Case
Voluntarily dismissed
The Canadian Addiction Class Action
Plaintiff's verdict
Education
1987
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Georgetown University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2019
2018
Edmunds Frolick Books
Disputology: Reflections on Dispute-Resolution Topics
2018
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Lawyering à la Carte: Unbundled Dispute-Resolution Services
2016
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Beyond Bean Counting: How Legal Can Add True Value
2013
American Academy of Psychiatry and Law Bulletin
Addiction Postulates and Legal Causation, or Who's in Charge, Person or Brain?
2011
Class Action Litigation Report (BNA)
Addiction and Responsibility: Thoughts on the Misuse and Misunderstanding of Addiction in the Courtroom
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers