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About David Pierce

David J. Pierce is a partner with the law firm of Pierce & Thornton, PLC. David has 40 years of trial experience in medical malpractice and general personal injury litigation including motor vehicle accidents. Prior to co-founding Pierce & Thornton in 1997, Mr. Pierce was a partner in the largest law firm in eastern Virginia where he defended physicians, nurses and hospitals in malpractice litigation. He also conducted a general insurance defense practice including auto accident claims. This defense experience gives David a unique and distinct advantage in his plaintiff's practice. David has obtained numerous substantial verdicts and settlements in a wide variety of personal injury actions. David litigates cases throughout Virginia and associates on cases with other attorneys throughout the country. David obtained a $700,000.00 verdict in the Circuit Court for the City of Virginia Beach in his first plaintiff’s medical malpractice trial. David has obtained some of the largest verdicts and settlements in medical negligence actions throughout Virginia and has had his cases reported in newspapers and trade journals. David graduated with honors from the University of Virginia in 1981 and the University of Richmond School of Law in 1984 where he was selected a member of the Law Review. David has published articles in law journals and is a contributing author to the book, "Medical Malpractice Law in Virginia". He has lectured on numerous legal topics. David considers it a privilege to represent individuals and their families whose lives have been altered by the negligence of others. David will work as long and as hard as is necessary to obtain favorable results for his clients. As one of his clients recently wrote following the completion of his case, "Mr. Pierce is distinguished by the thoroughness and depth of his preparation. We were impressed at the start of our case and at the conclusion we were beyond satisfied with the results."

βš–οΈ Practice Areas

βœ“ Personal Injury βœ“ Nursing Home Abuse βœ“ Medical Malpractice

Credentials & Experience

πŸŽ“ Education

University of Richmond
J.D.
University of Virginia
B.A.

πŸ“‹ Bar Admissions

Virginia Bar Association Member
Member Member
American Association for Justice Member
Member Member
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Member
Member Member
Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association Member
Member Member
Virginia Beach Bar Association Member
Member Member
Etheridge Society Member
Member Member

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Attorney
Pierce & Thornton 1997 - Current

πŸ† Awards & Recognition

Virginia Super Lawyer
Law & Politics Magazine and Richmond Magazine
Top Attorneys
Coastal Virginia Magazine
Top 100
National Trial lawyers
AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell

πŸ“š Publications

  • Medical Malpractice Law in Virginia, contributing editor
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