Atty. Allen N. David
Allen David's civil litigation trial practice focuses on the defense of professional liability claims. He primarily represents lawyers and law firms against complex claims of malpractice.
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Allen N. David is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Peabody & Arnold LLP. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Allen David's civil litigation trial practice focuses on the defense of professional liability claims
- He primarily represents lawyers and law firms against complex claims of malpractice
- In addition to his trial experience, Mr. David has significant appellate experience in both state and federal courts
- His articles and book chapters in the areas of legal malpractice, insurance law and financial institution law have appeared in numerous publications
- Mr. David is the author of the professional liability section of the Massachusetts Superior Court Jury Instructions
- He speaks regularly to bar and industry groups
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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