David A. Dial

Broad-based, complex trial practice involves the representation of corporations and individuals involved in almost every aspect of business in the United States. Has significant experience in construction law, representing all entities involved in the construction industry, including owners, sureties, architects/engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Has handled matters in 40 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Canada and Australia. Also represents clients nationally in complex product liability, transportation and premises liability matters.

Awards & Professional Recognition

Named Georgia “Super Lawyer” in Super Lawyers and Atlanta magazines for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 in the category of Construction/Surety
Named top Business Lawyer by Chambers USA in its annual listing of “America’s Leading Business Lawyers” for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
Named to “The Best Lawyers in America” in Construction Law for 2006, 2007 and 2008

Admission to Practice

State Bar of Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Education

B.A., summa cum laude, University of Georgia, 1980; Phi Beta Kappa
J.D., Baylor University School of Law, Valedictorian, 1983; Editor, Baylor Law Review; Mock Trial Team; President, Phi Alpha Delta

Publications/Speeches

“Performance of Construction and Design Contracts” chapter of Construction Law (co-author), 1986
“It's the Law,” Engineered Systems, periodic column co-editor
“Advantages of Plaintiff's Position in Complex Civil Litigation,” The Trial Practice Newsletter, 1987
Lecturer at the Construction Super Conference, Network of Trial Law Firms, and Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education seminars.