david.lee@wilsonelser.com

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For 39 years, David Lee has defended people and businesses through their insurance carriers in all types of civil litigation involving serious personal injury or death. He has also defended insurance carriers in breach of contract and bad faith matters.

Areas of Focus

Complex Tort & General Casualty
David primarily defends catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters involving all types of accidents, including commercial transportation, product liability, industrial, and premises liability cases.

    Education

    • Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (J.D., 1986)
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.A., 1983)

    Bar Admissions

    • Alabama

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of Alabama
    • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Bar Association
    • Alabama State Bar
    • Birmingham Bar Association
    • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
    • Defense Research Institute
    • American Board of Trial Advocates

    Awards & Honors

    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®
    • Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent
    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2016–2026
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
      • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
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