Atty. David I. Ackerman
David Ackerman is a civil litigator with experience representing clients in complex national and international disputes at both trial and appellate levels. He plays a leading role in litigation filed on behalf of governments, state attorneys general, and other entities in order to advance public health and consumer interests.
Public Client Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About David I. Ackerman at a Glance
David I. Ackerman is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D. Honors, 2002) and Emory University (B.A., 1999). Active member of Associations •American Bar Association. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David I. Ackerman
- David Ackerman is a civil litigator with experience representing clients in complex national and international disputes at both trial and appellate levels
- He plays a leading role in litigation filed on behalf of governments, state attorneys general, and other entities in order to advance public health and consumer interests
- David’s practice includes pursuing litigation targeting the alleged deceptive marketing and over-distribution of opioids that led to the addiction crisis, which claims thousands of American lives each year
- David’s experience brings added understanding of considerations by defendants and companies involved in litigation
- Prior to joining Motley Rice, he was a partner based in the Washington, D.C. office of a global law firm where he represented clients in state and federal courts, private arbitrations, and Federal Trade Commission and administrative proceedings
- Among other representations at his former firm, David obtained dismissal of tort and contract claims brought against an African nation under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, served as litigation counsel for a nationwide dental management organization, and represented a major insurance company and its former CEO and CFO in a securities fraud class action in the Southern District of New York
- David also represented a Medicare provider in more than 6,000 recoupment appeals before the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, and counseled clients who were the subject of Federal Trade Commission investigations regarding their marketing practices
- While in law school, David served as a law clerk in the Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Marketing Practices
- He began his career at a D.C. law firm as a litigation associate, where he represented clients in marketing practices investigations conducted by the FTC and dozens of state attorneys general, and represented employees of a former Fortune 500 company in DOJ and SEC investigations
- Blog Posts September 29, 2022 Children say Instagram worsens their mental health Causes, Not Just Cases by: Previn Warren July 26, 2022 Nearly $4.25 billion Teva settlement a sign opioid litigation strategy is working to abate the crisis, help communities recover Causes, Not Just Cases by: Joseph F. Rice February 25, 2022 Significant opioid relief finally on the way Causes, Not Just Cases by: Joseph F. Rice News March 25, 2026 New Mexico AG Prevails in Lawsuit Against Meta Platforms Inc. by: Motley Rice April 28, 2025 The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day by: M. Nolan Webb
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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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Why Clients in Washington Choose David I. Ackerman
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Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means David I. Ackerman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. David I. Ackerman maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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