Attorney Profile
David L. Turner
David Turner
Atlanta
Georgia (GA)
Practice Areas:
Business Litigation (40%), Franchise/Dealership (30%), Professional Liability: Plaintiff (30%)
Business Litigation
Franchise/Dealership
Professional Liability: Plaintiff
Industry Groups:
Auto Dealerships, Banking, Insurance
Law School:
University of Georgia School of Law
Profile
David is a veteran trial lawyer who has practiced in Atlanta since 1988. David's practice includes representing clients in a broad range of commercial matters, typically involving dispute resolution. His corporate clients include franchise auto dealers throughout Georgia, an industry in which he has recognized expertise. His areas of commercial practice include corporate law, auto dealer legal compliance, insurance law and business torts. David represents injured parties in serious personal injury claims including auto collisions, professional malpractice, premises liability and wrongful death. David was selected for inclusion in Georgia Super Lawyers magazine in 2005, 2008 & 2009.
Selected To
Georgia Super Lawyers 2011
Georgia Super Lawyers 2010
Georgia Super Lawyers 2009
Georgia Super Lawyers 2008
Georgia Super Lawyers 2005
No Rising Stars publication in 2008
About David Turner
Admitted: 1988, Georgia
Professional Webpage: www.swtlaw.com/attorneys/a_turner.htm
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member Georgia Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, National Association of Dealership Counsel, Georgia Auto Dealers Association (Associate Member).
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Legal Compliance Videos 2008-09, The Virtual Academy: "The Red Flags Rule," "The Address Discrepancy Rule," "IRS 8300 Rule;" Webinar, "Weathering the Storm: Practical Advice for Uncertain Times" (GADA 2008); Article, "So You've Gotten a 180 day Letter From Your Franchisor: Now What?" The Generator (GADA 2008); "Auto Dealer Legal Guide," (GADA 1998).
Verdicts and Settlements:
- Outside counsel to FDIC Professional Liability Group (2010); Eight successful AAA dealer arbitrations with GM in 2009; Boratto v. Vein Clinics of America, et al., (State Court of Fulton County), obtained $600,000 medical malpractice verdict in September, 2008; Carter v. Cheney, (State Court of Appling County) prosecuted medical malpractice claim with confidential settlement, 2008; Legacy Toyota v. Southeast Toyota Motor Distributors, (American Arbitration Association) prosecuted breach of contract claim with confidential settlement, 2007; Jim Ellis Hyundai v. Hyundai Motors, (Office of State Administrative Hearings) successfully prosecuted claim for injunction pursuant to Georgia franchise law (2003).
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