David Hughes Harris is a graduate of American University (B.A. 1991). During his undergraduate years, David served as an Intern in the United States Senate and thereafter as a Research Assistant in the United Kingdom’s House of Commons. After graduating, but before law school, David was Field Director for the successful congressional campaign of James Greenwood, defeating a 14 year incumbent.

David received his law degree from American University, Washington College of Law (J.D. 1995). In law school, David was Co-Chair of the National Moot Court Team and Lead Oral Advocate in the National Moot Court Competition.

David has practiced in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida before State and Federal courts. He has been continuous law practice since 1995.

As a consumer justice attorney and trial lawyer, David has had significant advocacy experience in both the public sector as an Assistant Public Defender and in private practice representing consumers. He has tried cases to juries and arbitrators. He currently handles civil litigation and trial matters on behalf of consumers, with an emphasis on personal injury and wrongful death. He handles cases throughout Florida, as well as throughout the country (on a pro hac vice basis with local counsel). He works hard to the honor the tradition of the “Philadelphia Lawyer.”

BAR ADMISSIONS

State of Florida

- United States District Court, Middle District
- United States District Court, Northern District
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

- United States District Court, Eastern District
State of New Jersey

- United States District Court, District for New Jersey
District of Columbia
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

BAR ASSOCIATIONS & LEGAL SOCIETIES

The Florida Bar
- Appointed: Consumer Protection Law Committee
Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
- Member: Section on Toxic, Environmental, and Pharmaceutical Torts
- Member: Section on Professional Liability
- Member: Section on Products Liability
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
Pennsylvania Justice Association
Lee County Bar Association
Southwest Florida Justice Association
Christian Trial Lawyers Association
American Inns of Court, Calusa Chapter
- Elected Barrister 2008
Awards: Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award 2009
Florida Rural Legal Services
Certified Arbitrator
- First Judicial District of Pennsylvania