I am a trial lawyer with over 33 years of experience representing clients in Tennessee and Georgia state and federal courts. My practice focuses on personal injury litigation and business and commercial litigation. I am a member of the Tennessee and Chattanooga Bar Associations, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel. I have lectured on construction law issues at construction industry forums, continuing education seminars, and at Georgia Tech. I have taught business law at Chattanooga State Community College and trial advocacy at Emory University School of Law.
Recent Cases
Education
Emory University School of Law (LL.M. in Litigation, 1988)
University of Memphis School of Law (J.D., 1984)
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S., Bus. Admin., 1976)
Professional Licensure and Bar Admissions
Licensed in:
Bar Admissions:
Military Service
U.S. Army/TN Nat'l Guard (1975-81)
Highest Rank/Branch: Captain, Field Artillery
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Awards:
Practice areas
vehicular accidents, defective products, professional malpractice
37 years, 300 cases
preference litigation, fraudulent transfer litigation
9 years, 40 cases
construction, employment and general business litigation
37 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1988 | 07/25/2021 |
| TN | Active | 1984 | 07/18/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | David L. Moss, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
| Partner | Fields & Moss, P.C. | 2005 - 2014 |
| Partner | David L. Moss, P.C. | 1999 - 2004 |
| Of Counsel | Luther-Anderson, PLLP | 1996 - 1999 |
| Associate | Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP | 1988 - 1996 |
| Associate | Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams | 1984 - 1987 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Chattanooga Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1988 - Present |
| Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 1984 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Dixie Contractor | Claims for Impaired Bonding Capacity (Parts 1 and 2) | 1995 |
| ICLE in Georgia | Evaluation of the New Retainage Statute Applicable to Water and Sewer Construction Contracts | 1992 |
| Memphis State University Law Review | The Tennessee Valley Authority: Establishing the Limits of Liability in Tort | 1983 |
| Memphis State University Law Review | The Privilege Against Adverse Spousal Testimony Extended to Include Indirect Implications | 1982 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1988 |
| University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
| University of Tennessee, Chattanooga | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CSCC Dept of Business | Legal Environment of Business | 2011 |
| Emory Trial Techniques Program | Trial Advocacy | 2001 |
| GA Tech Fundamentals of Design II | Modifying AIA Standard Form Contracts to Shift the Risks of Construction Between Owner, Contractor and Design Professional | 1996 |
| Business Law Today Seminar | Employment Law, Discrimination Law, and Litigation Support | 1995 |
| ICLE in Georgia | Georgia's New Retainage Statute Applicable to Water and Sewer Construction Contracts | 1992 |
| Georgia Utilities Contractor Association Annual Conference | Evaluation of the New Retainage Statute Applicable to Water and Sewer Construction Contracts | 1992 |
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| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Dove v. Braswell, et al., Circuit Court of Hamilton County, Docket No. 15C-1131 | Obtained $80,000 settlement for plaintiff |
| In re Thomas W. Parson, U.S. Bankr. Ct., E.D. TN, No. 11-15747; Adv. Proc. No. 13-AP-01114 | Recovered $320,000 for Bankruptcy Estate |
| In re SIAG Aerisyn, LLC, U.S. Bankr. Ct., E.D. TN, No. 12-11705; Adv. Proc. No. 13-AP-01040 | Recovered $875,000 for the Bankruptcy Estate plus waiver of claims totaling $1.7 million |
| Frankenberg v. River City Resort, Inc., 2013 WL 3877617 (Tenn. App. 2013) | The trial court granted my motion to discharge the $268,000 lien on my client's property; affirmed on appeal |
Richard Jahn, Litigation Attorney on Jan 8, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. David is a fine attorney, a good litigator and has a strong sense of justice. He takes all his cases seriously . He has handled all types of complex civil litigation, including construction, bankruptcy issues, divorce, personal injury and estate cases, from my experience with him. He has been practicing for many years in TN and GA, and I recommend him highly.