Personal Background
A senior attorney with more than 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, David has worked on numerous MDL’s and state court coordinated litigations, working on all aspects of the cases from general liability discovery to settlement negotiations, and beyond, continuing to advocate for clients through the critical post-settlement phase to maximize their compensation.
He was appointed and served as Liaison Counsel in the New York Bextra/Celebrex Product Liability Litigation and helped secure a $9 million verdict in the NJ Accutane litigation. David currently manages complex dockets in multiple active litigations, including pharmaceutical injury and environmental exposure cases, leading teams of associates and paralegals through intake, case development, discovery, and resolution.
He takes great pride in representing individuals and their families who have suffered greatly due to the greed of corporate America. “No amount of money or compensation is ever going to make these folks whole,” David says. “But what we can do is make sure their suffering isn’t invisible — and that those responsible are held accountable in the only language they understand.”
David lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children. Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm in 2022, David practiced for over 20 years at Weitz & Luxenberg. He enjoys skiing, hiking, playing golf and softball, and spending time with family and friends.
Current Practice
David currently manages several significant pharmaceutical and environmental litigations, including cases involving GLP-1 medications (Ozempic/Wegovy) and non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), as well as ethylene oxide (EtO) environmental exposure claims. He prides himself on being a ‘jack of all trades’—from vetting new litigations for viability through causation and preemption analysis, to client intake, case development, discovery management, and post-settlement advocacy.
Representative Cases
- In Re: Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium) Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2973
- In Re: Ozempic/Wegovy NAION Litigation (NJ State Court Coordination), Bergen County
- Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Environmental Exposure Litigation, Cook County, Illinois
- In Re: New York Diet Drug Litigation, Index No. 112668/01
- In Re: New York Rezulin Product Liability Litigation, Index No. 752,000/00
- In Re: Baycol Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1431
- • In Re: Accutane Litigation, Index No. 271, N.J. Super., Atlantic Co.
- In Re: Phenylpropanolamine PPA Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1407
- In Re: Zyprexa Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1596
- In Re: New York Renu with Moistureloc Product Liability Litigation, Index No. 76,000/2007
- In Re: Guidant Corp. Implantable Defibrillators Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 05-1708
- In Re: Medtronic, Inc., Sprint Fidelis Leads Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 08-1905
- In Re: Vioxx Marketing, Sales Practices and Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1657
- In Re: New York Bextra and Celebrex Product Liability Litigation, Index No. 560001/2005
- In Re: Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2272
- In Re: Sorin 3T Heater Cooler Systems Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2816
- In Re: Cook Medical IVC Filter Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2570
Community and Professional Activities
- Member, The New York Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, American Association For Justice (formerly ATLA)