David M. Paul, Car Accidents Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability · 4.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratBerger & Lagnese LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
Practicing car accidents in Pittsburgh since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 4.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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David M. Paul is a partner based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability. David has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berger & Lagnese LLC. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Car Accidents · Medical Malpractice · Product Liability
- Handles Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About David M. Paul: David M. Paul is a partner based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability. David has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berger & Lagnese LLC. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
David's practice areas in Pittsburgh
David concentrates on car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents
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Car Accidents cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
David takes car accidents matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
David takes medical malpractice matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
David takes product liability matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
David takes real estate matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
David M. Paul, car accidents attorney serving Pittsburgh
David M. Paul is a partner based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability. David has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berger & Lagnese LLC. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. David works from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and takes on car accidents matters across the region.
David M. Paul graduated with highest honors from the College of Wooster in 1985, where he received various academic awards including the Jonas O. Notestine Award, given to the graduating senior who has achieved the highest level of scholarship over the four year college course, as well as being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. David obtained his J.D. with honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1993. While at Pitt Law, David was a Law Fellows Scholar, an associate editor at the Journal of Law and Commerce, and the 1992 recipient of the William H. Eckert Prize, given for superior legal writing. David also earned a master’s degree from the prestigious Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
Today, David’s practice focuses on medical malpractice, where he has obtained multiple significant jury verdicts and settlements throughout Western Pennsylvania for victims. David has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2015-2017 publication of Best Lawyers in America. Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication is reserved for the most highly-regarded lawyers in the Country, and is based on an exhaustive national survey comprising more than 5.5 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys.
Professional Association & Memberships:
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, Fellow
How David handles car accidents matters
David M. Paul graduated with highest honors from the College of Wooster in 1985, where he received various academic awards including the Jonas O. Notestine Award, given to the graduating senior who has achieved the highest level of scholarship over the four year college course, as well as being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. David obtained his J.D. with honors from the University of Pittsburgh…
Who David represents
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Credentials — where David studied and practices
University of Pittsburgh
J.D. · 1993
College of Wooster
B.A. Tufts · 1985
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
1994 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in University of Pittsburgh and B.A. Tufts in College of Wooster.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in University of Pittsburgh and B.A. Tufts in College of Wooster. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
David's legal honors and published work
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, Fellow
membership
Locations
David M. Paul's office in Pittsburgh
David's primary office is at 310 Grant Street, Suite 720, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of David M. Paul — 4.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Pittsburgh.
4.0
1 client review
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How to hire David M. Paul — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David M. Paul
How much does it cost to hire David for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
David is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new car accidents clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Car Accidents attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
David handles car accidents matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified car accidents attorneys in that community.
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