David A Wollin

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Massachusetts; Rhode Island; United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts; United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island; United States Supreme Court

Practice Areas

Litigation & Investigations; Product Liability & Toxic Tort; Health Care; Insurance Coverage; Energy

Career

Hinckley Allen - Partner (2013 - Present); Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. - Partner (1996 - 2013) - Associate (1993 - 1995); Arnold & Porter - Associate (1988 - 1993); The Honorable Danny J. Boggs, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - Law Clerk (1987-1988); The Honorable James F. Couch, Jr., Supreme Court of Maryland - Law Clerk (1986 - 1987)

Professional Memberships

Professional Liability Defense Federation, Member; Rhode Island Bar Association Federal Court Bench/Bar Committee, Member; Rhode Island board of Bar Examiners, Chair

Publications

Initial Civil Appeals: Rhode Island; In-House Counsel: Protecting Confidential Communications and Work Product

Experience

David is General Counsel of the firm and an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, regularly handling complex and novel litigation in federal and state courts. He has extensive experience in all phases of litigation and over his career has worked for a diverse clientele, from Fortune 100 companies to locally-owned businesses, on a wide range of issues. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America® since 2006, including recognition as “Lawyer of the Year,” among other honors; David is past President of the Federal Bar Association, Rhode Island Chapter, and Chair of the Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners. He is also co-author of a leading treatise on civil and appellate procedure. He received his law degree from Duke University School of Law, where he was Moot Court Champion and Senior Editor of Law and Contemporary Problems. After law school, he served as a law clerk to Judge Danny J. Boggs of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and Judge James F. Couch, Jr. of the Supreme Court of Maryland.

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