"I’ve had the privilege of working with David on a variety of commercial cases, ranging from smaller suits to large-scale litigation, as both plaintiff and defendant. Regardless of the size or complexity of the case, he has always approached each one with unwavering dedication and expertise."
TAMMY COHEN, FOUNDER & CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER, INFOMART USA | LITIGATION"As a National Coordinating Counsel and General Counsel, I have worked with hundreds of lawyers. None have been more diligent than David. Combining his level of commitment with his strong technical skills produces the ideal attorney for your case."
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Overview
David Matthews' practice focuses on construction litigation, including both commercial (contractors, owners, subcontractors and suits involving architects) and residential (owners, contractors and sub-contractors) construction. David represents businesses in all types of commercial litigation, including contract disputes and dissolution of business entities. He also represents businesses in local and national national product liability actions. In addition, David defends premises liability and professional liability actions.
Education & Admissions
Education
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1990
University of Georgia, B.A., 1986
Admissions
Georgia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
Representative Experience
- Successfully defended self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, renovates, leases and manages retail and office real estate throughout the U.S. and in Puerto Rico in dispute over ownership of fixtures in shopping center, resulting in dismissal of case.
- Represented prominent Atlanta auction gallery; Air Force parts fabricator; and closely held commercial contractor in shareholder disputes.
- Successfully represented Georgia pre-employment screening service in breach of contract/unlawful termination arbitration and obtained significant counterclaim recovery for respondent.
- Successfully represented many residential builders in breach of contract, breach of warranty and negligence arbitrations.
- Successfully represented multiple pipeline contractors in litigation across many states.
- Successfully defended gas can manufacturer in district court and U.S. Court of Appeals product action, which set precedent for defense of industry.
- Successfully defended and resolved multiple high exposure premises liability cases.
Recent Wins
- Summary Judgment
- Premises Liability
GeorgiaPlaintiff’s counsel withdrew after credibility issues arose; discovery revealed key admissions that led to an early summary judgment on all claims.
- Defense Verdict$17.5M
- Product Liability
IowaWWHGD received a defense verdict on behalf of a large portable plastic gasoline container manufacturer in a product liability case in which it was alleged a product defect in a gasoline container caused an explosion that killed a successful farmer in rural Iowa.
- Summary Judgment$9M
- Professional Liability
GeorgiaWWHGD represented a premier design firm in a case arising from alledged defective design and construction of an underground stormwater detention vault.
The Court granted the motion and dismissed all claims against WWHGD’s client.
Practices & Industries
Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2024 - 2026
The Best Lawyers in America®, Product Liability Litigation: Defendants, 2024 - 2026
News & Publications
- Daily Report
- Daily Report
- Daily Report
- Miles Mediation & Arbitration Website
- Family Lawyer Magazine
- Family Lawyer Magazine
- Realtor.com
- LexisNexis
Events & Speaking Engagements
Presented to Portable Fuel Container Manufacturers Associaton Re: Litigation and Discovery
Professional & Community Activities
Atlanta Bar Association, Member
