I am dedicated to the law and to the justice that can be gathered from it.As an experienced injury lawyer, I have handled many injury cases from all types of accident
David L. Goldman graduated from Hamilton College in 1983 and the Tulane University School of Law in 1987. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in the same year.
ExperienceSince his admission to the Florida Bar, Goldman has practiced exclusively in the area of personal injury and wrongful death. Attorney David Goldman was the managing partner of a busy, successful personal injury law practice with offices throughout the West Coast of Florida before he joined our injury law firm. He has also served as the managing attorney for various law offices since 1989. Upon direct appointment of the Governor of Florida, he has also served on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit for Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto Counties.
Activities, Associations and AwardsMr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.
David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.
Goldman has also served as spokesperson of Floridians for Fair Elections, which helped enact a state constitutional amendment to reform election laws within the state. He has been active in independent politics, was State Chairman of the Reform Party of Florida and was General Counsel for the Reform Party of the United States of America.
Practice areas
There are powerful forces involved during a car crash and serious injury can result from even a seemingly minor accident. These injuries may have a lasting effect on both quality of life and future financial stability. Now more than ever, insurance companies answer to Wall Street, and are reluctant to provide fair compensation to accident victims for the injuries and expenses sustained from another drivers negligence.
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Motorcycle accidents can be even more devastating than car or truck accidents, with more extensive injuries and damages. Every year motorcycle crashes cause death, brain, head, neck, spinal cord, shoulder, knee and other injuries to tens of thousands of people. many times a rider is seriously injured because a car or truck driver does not take the time to look for the motorcyclist.
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Nothing can bring back those we have lost. However, some measure of justice can be achieved when the responsible parties are help accountable. Attorney David Goldman has helped families recover a sense of closure by representing them in court to hold those responsible by winning financial compensation. Mr. Goldman has 26 years of experience and the resources of a successful law firm to represent clients in this most serious of civil suits.
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Accidents involving large trucks are particularly devastating. Often resulting in serious injuries or even tragic deaths, individuals and their families may never be the same. Sadly many of these terrible accidents could have been prevented and are the result of someone's negligence.
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Nothing can bring back those we have lost. However, some measure of justice can be achieved when the responsible parties are help accountable. Attorney David Goldman has helped families recover a sense of closure by representing them in court to hold those responsible by winning financial compensation. Mr. Goldman has 26 years of experience and the resources of a successful law firm to represent clients in this most serious of civil suits.
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Languages spoken
English
Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
3550 S. Tamiami Tr., 3rd Floor
Sarasota, FL, 34239
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5291 Office Park Boulevard
Bradenton, FL, 34203
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6446 Central Ave
Saint Petersburg, FL, 33707
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3986 S. Tamiami Tr.
Venice, FL, 34293
Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
3550 S. Tamiami Tr., 3rd Floor
Sarasota, FL, 34239
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1987 | 06/01/2022 |
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Legal guides | 2 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Legislative Leadership Award | The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | 1997 |
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American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Southern Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Tulane University Law School | law | N/A |
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David Stillman, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
Relationship: Other
I have known attorney Goldman for many years and can not think of a lawyer who is more capable or who works harder for his clients. I highly recommend him.
Michele Stephan, Car accident Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
David Goldman is a highly experienced attorney who provides exceptional representation to his clients. David is extremely well respected by the legal community and well liked by his clients. Working with David has been a great pleasure. He is personable, detail oriented, and very passionate about the cases he handles. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking personal injury representation.
David Stillman, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
Relationship: Other
I have known attorney Goldman for many years and can not think of a lawyer who is more capable or who works harder for his clients. I highly recommend him.
Michele Stephan, Car accident Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
David Goldman is a highly experienced attorney who provides exceptional representation to his clients. David is extremely well respected by the legal community and well liked by his clients. Working with David has been a great pleasure. He is personable, detail oriented, and very passionate about the cases he handles. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking personal injury representation.
Elisabeth DeWitt, Car accident Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
David Goldman is an excellent attorney. He is always available to personally speak to all of his clients.
R. Melin, Personal injury Attorney on May 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is a hard-working, knowledgeable attorney with excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of personal injury claims. He quickly assesses insurance coverage issues, maximizes recovery for his clients, and ultimately achieves results that are frequently surprising to those not knowing the breadth of his skills. He is an excellent lawyer and I endorse him!
Bernard Walsh, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
David strives consistently and aggressively to bring about the best possible results for all of his clients.