Blake R. David was raised in Lafayette and is a founding partner of Broussard & David, LLC. Mr. David focuses on personal injury and wrongful death litigation with an emphasis on offshore/maritime, trucking accident, aviation, products liability, industrial accident, and automobile claims. Mr. David is an "AV" rated attorney by Martindale-Hubble (highest rating possible).
In 2012, Mr. David was recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyers and as Top 40 Under 40, an exclusive designation for trial lawyers who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership. From 2012-2015, Mr. David was recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers in the field of personal injury law. In 2009, Mr. David was honored as the “Outstanding Young Lawyer of Louisiana” award by the Louisiana State Bar Association. This award is presented annually at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in Florida to one attorney under 40 years of age who has made outstanding contributions to the legal profession and his or her community.
In 2007, Mr. David was lead counsel in a successful wrongful death jury trial that resulted in a $21,400, award in Lafayette Parish (recognized nationwide as one of the Top 100 Verdicts of 2007 byVerdictSearch). In 2009, Mr. David was lead counsel in an 18-wheeler wrongful death case in Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish) that resulted in a $10,800, jury verdict. In 2011, Mr. David was lead counsel in jury trial involving a drunk company driver in St. Charles Parish that resulted in a $29,100, award (again recognized nationwide as one of the Top 100 Verdicts of 2011 by VerdictSearch).
Mr. David’s professional associations include the Lafayette Bar Association (Immediate Past President), the American Inn of Court of Acadiana (Past President), American Association for Justice and Louisiana Association for Justice (Board of Governors, Maritime Committee). He also is a founding board member of the Lafayette-Acadiana Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (Past President) and a member of the Christian Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. David currently serves on several community organizations as well, including IberiaBank (Advisory Board), Downtown Development Authority (Board Member, Past Chairman), Opus Christi Magnum Catholic Charities (Co-Chair, Captain); Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (Eucharistic Minister, Foundation Board), Community Foundation of Acadiana (Prfessional Advisors Committee), ABC Art Fund (Vice-Chair), The Acadiana Tigers (Board Member, Past President), and a founding board member of "the705”, a young professionals organization focused on leadership and service in the community.
In 2006, The Daily Advertiser recognized Mr. David as "20 Under 40", an honor designating Mr. David as one of Acadiana's 20 most successful business persons under 40 years of age.
Prior to litigating, Mr. David graduated from LSU (BA, JD) and worked as a registered lobbyist with Haynie & Associates in Baton Rouge. He and his wife, Amber, reside in Lafayette with their three children.
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Posted by Melinda | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best Attorney
I contacted Blake David for a car accident injury. I had never dealt with him before. I would highly recommend Blake. He went above and beyond to help me. Contacted his staff numerous times with questions and they were always so helpful and polite. The entire office made me feel like a family member ...
Posted by Jerome | April 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Tenacious
Honest, Trustworthy and straight forward. In unvarnished truth he will tell you exactly where you stand with the utmost integrity. Blake has exceeded my expectations, His knowledge of the law and how it can work for you is exceptional. I can wholeheartedly offer my recommendation of Blake David as a ...
Posted by Frank | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Trustworthy Lawyer
Blake David is a very professional, trustworthy and respected lawyer. I could not be more pleased with how he handled my personal injury case. He was compassionate and worked with me through the entire process, taking extra care to explain any complications and challenges presented by the case. I wi...
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2017
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2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyers of Acadiana, Acadiana Profile Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Outstanding Young Lawyer of Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
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Top Trial Lawyers in Ameria, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2001 - Present
Partner, Broussard & David, LLC
2015 - Present
Louisiana Association for Justice, Maritime SectionChair
2013 - Present
Louisiana Bar FoundationAcadiana Community Partnership Panel
2006 - Present
Lafayette Parish Bar AssociationExecutive Board Member
2003 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
Council of Appellate Lawyers
National Conference of Bar Presidents
Member
Team Leader
Executive Board Member
Founding Member
Legislative Committee
Member
Chair-Acadiana Region
Board of Directors
2012 - 2013
Lafayette Parish Bar AssociationPresident
2010 - 2011
American Inn of Court of AcadianaPresident
2010 - 2012
Louisiana State Bar AssociationHouse of Delegates
2006 - 2007
Federal Bar Association (Lafayette/Acadiana chapter)President
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Admiralty Law
2014
Admiralty Law
2013
"Preparing and Handling the Big Case"
2013
Admiralty Law
2012
"Preparing and Handling the Big Case"
2012
Admiralty Law
2011
Admiralty Law
2010
Admiralty Law
2009
Admiralty Law
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