Atty. David E. Sellinger
David E. Sellinger focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters, including class action defense, trial in federal and state courts, and in arbitrations.
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David E. Sellinger is a Shareholder based in Florham Park, New Jersey, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, white collar, litigation, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), District of Columbia (1979), Maryland (1988), and Delaware New Jersey U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware U.S. Court of Appeals for the D (2007). Educated at Sloan Foundation Fellowship/New York City Urban Fellow (Harvard College, 1971) and New York University School of Law J.D. 1976 Articles Editor New York University School of Law J.D. New York University Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Co-Chair, Class Actions Committee, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2024-2025 •Former President, Assistant U, S, and Attorneys' Association for the District of Columbia, 2001-2002 •Former Chair, Litigation Section of the D. Serands clients in Florham Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David E. Sellinger focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters, including class action defense, trial in federal and state courts, and in arbitrations
- He has over thirty years of litigation experience in which he has represented corporate and individual clients in a broad array of lawsuits
- David has represented corporations sued in class actions brought in both state and federal courts involving claims for consumer fraud, product liability, and violations of various state and federal statutes
- He has handled cases in multi-district litigation (MDL) proceedings
- In addition, he is currently involved in overseeing product liability class actions throughout the country for a national retailer as a member of GT's team serving as the client's national coordinating counsel for class actions
- In the past, David also has represented institutional investors as plaintiffs in class actions involving claims of securities fraud and breach of fiduciary duty
- David has handled an array of shareholder disputes and business torts matters, as well as patent damages litigation
- As a trial lawyer, David is willing to try cases where the client's interests call for trial but has also resolved and narrowed litigation before trial
- David brings his experience to bear in finding cost-effective resolutions of litigation matters
- A former Assistant United States Attorney, he also represents clients in white-collar criminal matters, including parallel criminal, civil, administrative proceedings and internal investigations
- He has written and spoken on various litigation topics, including the defense of class action litigation
- Concentrations •Class action defense •Complex civil litigation •White collar criminal defense The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
- Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, 2022-2026 •Commercial Litigation, 2023-2026 •Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal’s ' General Litigation Department of the Year, ' 2024 •Team Member, The American Lawyer, “New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year,” 2022 •Team Member, Benchmark Litigation’s “New Jersey Law Firm of the Year,” Shortlisted, 2022, 2024 •Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - New Jersey,” Finalist, 2019 •Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal's ' Class Action Litigation Department of the Year, ' 2016 •Team Member, a Law360 'Food & Beverage Practice Group of the Year,' 2015 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Commercial Disputes, 2017-2018 and 2020 •Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Actions - Consumer Products (Including Tobacco) - Defense, 2019 •Litigation - Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense - Consumer Products (including tobacco), 2014 •Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal’s ' General Litigation Department of the Year ' award, 2013 •Team Member, Lexology’s Client Choice Award USA & Canada, United States: New Jersey, 2013 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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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. Sellinger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
David E. Sellinger is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New Jersey →
David E. Sellinger is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Florham Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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