Biography
Dave Wilson is a proven trial lawyer who defends Fortune 500 companies, regional businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. For over 25 years, he has represented leading corporations in the transportation, manufacturing, and financial sectors in catastrophic accidents, product liability, premises liability, and commercial litigation.
Dave helps clients navigate complex litigation and mitigate risks while protecting their bottom line. He has a unique understanding of the challenges facing large corporations and financial institutions from his prior work at an international investment bank and consumer products giant. Dave collaborates closely with general counsel, in-house legal departments, and claims professionals to understand their objectives and constraints, tailoring a litigation strategy that aligns with the business goals.
While Dave has built a reputation for his trial success against top-tier plaintiff attorneys, he aims to keep his clients out of the courtroom. He leverages his experience to secure dismissals early in the litigation, negotiate favorable settlements, and minimize negative media coverage. He knows the importance of balancing trial readiness to discourage future lawsuits with pursuing cost-effective and efficient resolutions.
Education
- Georgia State University College of Law (J.D., cum laude)
- Moot Court Board
- Recipient of the Most Outstanding Advocate Award
- Selected to the Outer Barrister's Honorary Society
- Recipient of American Jurisprudence Awards in Constitutional Law and Litigation
- University of Georgia
Bar Admissions
Courts
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Georgia
- DRI
- American Bar Association
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Colorado Bar Association
- ALFA International
- Atlanta Bar Association
Honors
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Georgia Super Lawyers (2011-2022, 2024-2025)
- Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2006)
- The Best Lawyers in America© (2024-2025)
- Commercial Litigation