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David Breault Lail
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Biography
David Lail is a trial lawyer committed to representing those harmed by the actions of others. In addition to helping the injured and their families, David represents victims of bad faith insurance practices, landowners in condemnation actions, and plaintiffs in business litigation. David’s practice focuses on helping people that have experienced a life-changing event or crisis and found themselves with a real fight on their hands – a fight that many times involves powerful and connected interests on the other side.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Carolina for 14 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Yarborough Applegate
291 East Bay Street, Floor 2, Charleston, SC, 29401
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Posted by Marian | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
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Best Lawyer Ever! Attorney Lail and his team are outstanding! Attorney Lail is a sharp planner and really cares for his clients. He is very knowledgeable with insurance adjusters when they don't look out for your best interest, and he knew how to use this to our advantage. I can highly recommend h...
David Breault Lail's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is a true rising star in the profession. He puts clients first, and goes to great lengths to secure justice on their behalf. If I had a case in the Charleston-area, David and the rest of the team at Yarborough Applegate would be my first choice."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Verdicts, Verdict Search
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Yarborough Applegate
Associations
2015 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeChair of Young Lawyers Section
2013 - Present
American Association for Justice
2012 - Present
District of Columbia Bar
2011 - Present
South Carolina Bar
2011 - Present
Charleston County Bar Association
2011 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Palomino v. Pepco
$35.9M Jury Verdict
Knight and Nelsen v. Drunk Driver
$500,000 Pre-suit Settlement
Rosebud Properties v. County of Charleston and Town of Mt. Pleasant
Nearly $500,000 Jury Verdict
Newman v. Bankers Life
Confidential Settlement
Education
2010
Charleston School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Citadel, Military College of South Carolina
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2001
University of Kentucky
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2013
Center for Creative Retirement
A Bad Faith Perspective on Long-Term Care Insurance
Publications
2016
South Carolina Bar Association
South Carolina Dram Shop Litigation: A Practice Guide
Languages
English