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David J. Pierce

david@pierceandthornton.com
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2101 Parks Ave #802
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

David J. Pierce is a partner with the law firm of Pierce & Thornton, PLC. David has 26 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 T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond 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 legal topics for the Virginia Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, as well as numerous civic groups, and served on the executive committee of a Virginia Bar Association Specialty Practice Group. David was named a "Virginia Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics Magazine and Richmond Magazine in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. 

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."

Education

J.D., T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, 1984
Law Review

B.A. with Distinction, University of Virginia, 1981

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice Virginia
Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Virginia Bar Association

American Association for Justice
Member, Professional Negligence and Motor Vehicle Sections

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Professional Liability Section and Medical Malpractice Legislative Subcommittee

Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Etheridge Society
The Etheridge Society is an inner circle of leading attorneys who represent plaintiffs in medical negligence litigation in Virginia.

RECENT LECTURES
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Expert Witnesses CLE
October 2, 2009
Richmond, Virginia
Client Reviews
★★★★★
Jon...You carry yourself professionally...and very ethically. That's most important to me as I look at cases and speak with attorneys...Seeking the truth is a noble cause. Too bad it often takes much time and monies to get there...All the best. Dr. M.H.
★★★★★
To David . . . Thank you for your continued diligence and advice on this law suit. Thanks to you and your staff. I have recouped my expenses and lost wages due to the injuries I received in my accident. I enjoyed working with your group and will recommend you to friends in the future. God Bless You . . . C.T.D.
★★★★★
I strongly recommend the law firm of Pierce & Thornton to anyone who needs a wrong righted . . . The attorney who represented me and my loved ones, Jon L. Thornton, did a great job. Jon Thornton . . . is a man of great passion. It's more than a case to Jon Thornton, he represents you as if it happened to him. T.W.G.
★★★★★
David, thanks again for a well managed and successful case outcome. It was a pleasure working with you. I never felt like we were out of the loop. We are glad it is behind us but I will miss discussing the case with you. It was always a pleasure talking with you. B.W.
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I am very pleased with the resolution of this claim and feel blessed beyond measure. I just don't know how we can ever thank you enough for everything you did for us to receive justice for the death of our dear mother. May God richly bless you in all things. P.M.