David Rocker

Background

About David Rocker

David has over 25 years of experience litigating cases and providing counseling for clients ranging from small local businesses to some of the world’s largest corporations. He has tried dozens of cases in state and federal court and he has arbitrated, mediated and successfully settled hundreds of others. In matters ranging from wrongful death litigation, to “business divorce” cases, to the launch of new consumer products, he has consistently worked creatively and cooperatively with his clients to achieve outstanding results. COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Whether the document at issue is a distribution agreement, an operating agreement or an insurance policy, one of David’s greatest strengths as a lawyer is his ability to quickly grasp the central nature of the dispute and to provide his clients with a realistic assessment of the potential outcomes. His long tenure as an attorney allows him to accurately discern the strengths and weaknesses of a client’s position. He can successfully negotiate early settlements, or he can fearlessly take your case to trial. His goal is to understand not only how to win a legal argument, but also to comprehend his client’s business objectives more broadly. PRODUCTS LIABILITY AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS For products ranging from prescription drugs to heavy equipment, David has represented manufacturers, distributors and retailers in litigation and regulatory entanglements. He has tried catastrophic injury and death cases. He has handled large-scale product recalls. He has worked cooperatively and creatively with regulators at the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and other agencies. He has guided new products to market, and has developed complete versions of product labeling, instructions and warnings. David loves working with designers, engineers and other experts, and he has a knack for grasping complex scientific concepts and then translating them into plain English for judges and juries. EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING AND LITIGATION David enjoys working with clients on employment law issues. He has litigated employment discrimination cases, employment contract disputes, and wage and benefit controversies.