Balanced Expertise: Plaintiff Advocacy and Physician Defense

David brings a unique advantage to healthcare litigation, he represents both sides of the courtroom. On one hand, he has secured seven-figure and eight-figure settlements for plaintiffs in medical malpractice and crime / victim lawsuits, including negligent security and catastrophic injury claims. On the other, he is trusted by doctors, surgeons, and medical groups to defend them in malpractice litigation, peer review hearings, and contract disputes with hospitals or employers.

This dual experience gives him an edge in both plaintiff and defense cases—knowing how the other side thinks, operates, and breaks under pressure.

False Claims Act (Qui Tam) Whistleblower Litigation

David is a trusted advocate for whistleblowers under the federal False Claims Act, especially in cases involving healthcare fraud, upcoding, unlawful billing, and Medicare/Medicaid fraud. He represents relators who expose systemic fraud in hospitals, medical groups, and billing services—often in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice. His work helps return taxpayer money while protecting clients under the Act’s anti-retaliation provisions.

Trial-Tested Success Across Courts

With more than 20 years of litigation experience, David has tried over 70 jury trials and handled hundreds of bench trials and evidentiary hearings. His litigation record includes:

• Multi-million-dollar recoveries in medical malpractice, healthcare negligence, and wrongful death.
• Multi-million-dollar recoveries for crime victims, including premises liability and institutional abuse cases.
• Multi-million-dollar recoveries for trust and estate litigation, including will and trust contests, fiduciary breach, and inheritance disputes.
• Complex whistleblower (qui tam) actions involving government healthcare fraud.
• Business litigation matters involving fraud, shareholder disputes, real estate conflicts, and contractual breakdowns—particularly when health care or fiduciary interests are involved.

Probate and Trust Litigation

David is widely respected for his work in probate and trust litigation, representing heirs, beneficiaries, trustees, and fiduciaries in high-conflict inheritance disputes. His cases frequently involve will contests, undue influence, elder exploitation, breach of fiduciary duty, and contested accountings. He brings trial-level intensity to probate court, where many attorneys hesitate to go the distance. His understanding of complex estate structures, combined with his courtroom experience, allows him to successfully litigate and resolve multimillion-dollar trust disputes, often against well-funded opponents. Whether the case involves a family-owned business, a disputed trust amendment, or allegations of fiduciary misconduct, David aggressively protects his clients’ financial interests and family legacies.

Healthcare Trial Lawyer

David is one of the few attorneys in Florida with true trial experience in healthcare law. He routinely litigates against and on behalf of healthcare providers, medical practices, and hospital systems in cases involving medical malpractice, contractual disputes, peer review actions, credentialing issues, and regulatory enforcement. His deep knowledge of hospital operations, physician compensation structures, and risk management policies makes him uniquely equipped to try healthcare-related cases that many attorneys avoid or settle early. Whether representing a surgeon in a hospital board dispute or a patient harmed by institutional negligence, David brings command of healthcare law, medical records, and trial presentation that gives his clients a clear advantage.

Super Lawyers® and Peer Distinction

David has been named to Florida Super Lawyers® for multiple consecutive years—a distinction awarded to only 5% of lawyers statewide. This honor reflects peer nominations, rigorous vetting, and a record of excellence in the courtroom, particularly in complex litigation and healthcare-related matters.

Leadership in Healthcare and Public Institutions

Appointed by the Governor of Florida, David served as Chairman of the North Broward Hospital District (Broward Health)—one of the ten largest public healthcare systems in the United States. That role gave him deep insight into hospital operations, compliance, and liability issues that now serve his clients. He has also held public service leadership roles including Chairman of Governor Mitt Romney’s Broward County Presidential Election Committee, General Counsel to the Broward Republican Executive Committee, and other governmental and charitable organizations.

Trusted Legal Analyst: Featured Nationally

David is a regular legal analyst for Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, CNBC, Fox Business, Newsmax, Court TV, and the Law & Crime Network. He has been called on to provide expert commentary on some of the nation’s most watched legal battles—bringing his litigation insight to audiences across the country. His media presence underscores his credibility as a lawyer who is both trial-ready and publicly trusted.

A Relentless and Strategic Advocate

David’s practice is built on trust, preparation, and courtroom dominance. Whether he’s representing a physician under fire, a whistleblower standing up to fraud, or a family fighting over a contested estate, he brings the same intense preparation and strategic focus to every matter. He’s a formidable trial lawyer who earns results, not headlines—and for clients, that’s the only thing that counts.