Atty. David C. Reeves
With over 30 years practicing law, Dave Reeves brings broad and seasoned experience to his civil litigation practice. He represents individuals, businesses, and multinational corporations in a wide range of complex matters, including commercial disputes, class actions, personal injury and wrongful death claims.
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David C. Reeves is a Partner based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on slip & fall and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern (1995). Educated at The Catholic University of America J.D. (—) and Wake Forest University M.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Jacksonville Bar Association •Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter •President, 2009-2010 •American Inns of Court Master of the Bench, Chester Bedell Inn of Court. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With over 30 years practicing law, Dave Reeves brings broad and seasoned experience to his civil litigation practice
- He represents individuals, businesses, and multinational corporations in a wide range of complex matters, including commercial disputes, class actions, personal injury and wrongful death claims
- Dave has appeared in state and federal courts throughout Florida, handling cases valued from thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars
- Over the course of his career, he has successfully represented defendants and is known for his innovative use of technology to develop back-office tools and processes that improve the efficiency of large-scale litigation involving vast document collections and numerous witnesses
- Before joining the firm, Dave practiced with several law firms across Florida, gaining experience in commercial and insurance defense litigation, as well as FINRA arbitrations involving financial advisors
- His diverse background in both prosecution and defense gives him a balanced perspective and strategic insight into complex civil matters
- Beyond his practice, Dave is deeply involved in the legal community
- He is a past president of the Federal Bar Association’s Jacksonville Chapter and recipient of its annual Pro Bono Award
- In 2015, the Florida Supreme Court appointed him to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, where he served a five-year term, including as Vice Chair (2018-2019) and Chair (2019-2020)
- In these roles, Dave worked closely with the court, Florida law school deans, and other stakeholders to advance the state’s bar admission process and helped lead the development of a multi-year practice analysis identifying key competencies for newly licensed attorneys
- Dave earned his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and his Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University
- Recognition •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated •Spirit of Giving Pro Bono Award, Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter 2010 In the Press HBS Jacksonville Welcomes Partner Dave Reeves and Attorney Marli Messina December 15, 2025 The Jacksonville office is expanding with the addition of new Partner Dave Reeves and Associate Marli Messina
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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