Atty. David E. Haynes
David E. Haynes, The Cochran Firm, D.C.’s managing partner has been representing clients throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia since the office’s founding.
Catastrophic Injury & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 29+ Years Experience
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About David E. Haynes at a Glance
David E. Haynes is a Managing Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at The Cochran Firm, DC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997), District of Columbia (2003), and Maryland (2003). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1997) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1994). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Haynes
- David E. Haynes, The Cochran Firm, D.C.’s managing partner has been representing clients throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia since the office’s founding
- He has significant experience handling cases involving commercial vehicle and trucking collisions, gas explosions, carbon monoxide poisoning, drowning, fires, inadequate security, medical malpractice, train collisions, product liability, and police misconduct, among others
- David has handled dozens of cases involving wrongful death, paralysis, loss of limb, loss of sight, brain injury, and other very serious injuries, often against large corporations or municipalities, securing some of the largest verdicts and settlements of their kind
- See examples of case results here.David was named a Super Lawyer for 2013, 2014, and 2015 in Personal Injury for Washington
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- Only up to 5 percent of D.C. attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers
- The selection process involves an in-depth, measurable process that includes peer nominations by seasoned attorneys followed by detailed evaluations that are matched against third-party research
- Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement
- In 2015 he was named to the Best Lawyers in America in Washington, D.C. for Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice.As lead counsel, David has obtained numerous multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients
- Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly recognized attorney Haynes in 2006 after he achieved one of the largest verdicts in Virginia that year, which was upheld on appeal and collected
- He was recognized in 2012 by the same publication for securing two of the ten largest settlements in all of Virginia that year, both of which were wrongful death cases.He has also been appointed by various Courts to leadership positions in complex injury litigation, including: Co-liaison counsel for all Plaintiffs In the Matter of the Fort Totten Metrorail Cases Arising Out of the Events of June 22, 2009
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- District Court for the District of Columbia, Case No.: 10-mc-00314, a train collision that resulted in the death of 9 people and injuries to 85 others
- Member of the Plaintiffs Steering Committee in Jane Doe No. 1, et al. v
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, et al
- Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Case No. 24-C-13-001041 MM, a class action for sexual abuse and privacy violations by an OB/GYN which is comprised of over 8,000 class members.David has lectured at multiple legal conferences to other lawyers, including the National Trial Lawyers Summit and Mass Torts Made Perfect
- He has been interviewed or quoted by numerous national and local news outlets, including NBC National News and The Wall Street Journal
- David is often called upon to comment on legal issues of the day and he is a regular contributor on the Ring of Fire radio and TV show.Active in the community, David is a member of the Board of Directors of the Abramson Scholarship Foundation, a not-for-profit charitable organization that provides scholarships for disadvantaged high school graduates going on to college and fellowships for law school graduates who accept non-profit public interest positions
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Haynes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Haynes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Medical Malpractice in Washington
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
David E. Haynes is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →
Wrongful Death in Washington
David E. Haynes is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in District of Columbia →
Personal Injury in Washington
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David E. Haynes is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Washington
David E. Haynes is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-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 Washington Choose David E. Haynes
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 E. Haynes's practice in the field of medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and tbi/sci.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Haynes brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland, David E. Haynes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury, David E. Haynes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means David E. Haynes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David E. Haynes Handles in Washington
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