Attorneys & Staff

David Paul approaches the practice of law with passion and commitment. David graduated first in his class at Stetson University College of Law. In addition to academic honors, David won numerous national and regional trial competitions and was selected as the Best Advocate in the country in the ABA (American Bar Association) National Trial Competition.

David began his career at a prominent Orlando law firm, defending health care facilities and other corporations. David had the benefit of strong mentorship and remains grateful for the lessons he was taught in and out of the courtroom. Today, David only represents individuals and families, focusing on trial practice in the areas of significant personal injury claims, trucking litigation, nursing home litigation, insurance bad faith claims, and other complex civil litigation.

David has received an AV peer-review rating, which is the highest rating for both legal ability and ethics, and reflects a lawyer who "is recognized for the highest level of skill and integrity." David has also been recognized by his peers as one of the "Legal Elite" by Florida Trend Magazine.

David's team has litigated cases throughout the Southeastern United States and prosecuted cases at trial involving wrongful death, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and catastrophic personal injuries. Recently, David and his brother had the distinction of achieving one of the largest verdicts for 2008 when an Orange County jury returned a verdict of $15 million for the wrongful death of a young woman. David has achieved more than 25 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million.

David is most proud of his family. David and Melissa Paul have been married for twelve years and have three young children. The Paul family is active in the community and their church, Grace Fellowship.

Areas of Practice:

Personal Injury Claims

Trucking Litigation

Nursing Home Litigation

Insurance Bad Faith Claims

Complex Civil Litigation

Education:

Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida
Honors: Graduated First in his Class
Honors: Selected as the Best Advocate in the ABA National Trial Competition

Honors and Awards:

Received an AV Peer-Review Rating

Recognized by his Peers as one of the "Legal Elite" by Florida Trend Magazine

Past Employment Positions:

Orlando Law Firm