Atty. David A. Ball
David A. Ball is a principal in the firm's Litigation , Securities , and Telecommunications & Utilities Groups.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Bridgeport, CT
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About David A. Ball at a Glance
David A. Ball is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Cohen and Wolf PC. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut and Connecticut, U.S. District Court. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1991) and Brandeis University (BA, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Serves clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Ball
- David A. Ball is a principal in the firm's Litigation, Securities, andTelecommunications & Utilities Groups
- Resident in the firm's Bridgeport office, Mr. Ball practices in state and federal court handling complex commercial litigation cases
- shareholder and partnership disputes
- business tort claims
- securities fraud actions
- and administrative appeals
- He also litigates before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and has extensive experience handling arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association
- Mr. Ball frequently serves as local counsel on complex litigation matters
- Mr. Ball has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Connecticut in the area of Commercial Litigation in the 2009-2020 editions of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business, where he has been praised by clients who state that "The quality of his work is superb, his analysis is thoughtful and he knows when to be diplomatic and when to fight
- He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America (2013-2021 editions) for his work in the area of Commercial Litigation
- He is named to Connecticut Super Lawyers (2011-2020) for his work in the area of Business Litigation, and is listed as one of the Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers (2014-2020)
- He is also recognized as a "Local Litigation Star" in Connecticut by Benchmark Litigation, The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys (2011-2019) in the area of General Commercial Litigation
- Mr. Ball appears before state agencies including the Connecticut Siting Council, where he served as lead counsel representing numerous Connecticut municipalities in connection with Connecticut Light & Power's controversial applications to construct high-powered transmission lines throughout the State of Connecticut
- Mr. Ball also appears before the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on energy-related matters
- Mr. Ball is admitted to practice in Connecticut and the U.S
- District Court, District of Connecticut
- He is a member of the Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut and American Bar Associations and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- He is a founding member of the Business Law Section of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
- Mr. Ball is a continuing contributor to the American Bar Association's Quarterly Analysis of State Securities Developments
- Active in the community, Mr. Ball serves on the regional board and executive committee of the Connecticut chapter of the Anti-Defamation League, and serves as vice-chair of the Connecticut Civil Rights Committee
- He is also an associate national director and serves on the national ADL Civil Rights Committee
- In 2007, Mr. Ball received ADL's prestigious Daniel R. Ginsberg Leadership Award at the ADL national leadership conference in Washington D.C
- In 2013, he and his wife, Bonnie Slyn, were recognized with the ADL's Distinguished Community Leadership Award
- Mr. Ball is also active with the Jewish Center for Community Services of Eastern Fairfield County, previously serving on its Board of Directors and chairing the Community Relations Commission and the Allocations Committee
- Mr. Ball has moderated several debates among political candidates prior to local, state and federal elections
- He received his B.A., cum laude, in 1988 from Brandeis University and his J.D. in 1991 from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
Practice Areas Explained
David A. Ball's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Ball handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bridgeport.
Business & Corporate Law in Bridgeport
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Bridgeport
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Bridgeport
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Civil Litigation in Bridgeport
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bridgeport
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bridgeport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bridgeport-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bridgeport Choose David A. Ball
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David A. Ball's practice in the field of business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, Connecticut and Connecticut, U.S. District Court, David A. Ball can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and estate litigation, David A. Ball can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport-based practice means David A. Ball attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David A. Ball Handles in Bridgeport
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