Atty. David Jay
David Jay is Co-Managing Shareholder of the New Jersey office and an experienced litigator who handles a wide variety of complex, multi-party commercial cases from inception through settlement, trial and appeal. He has defended consumer fraud, health care, TCPA, data breach, and computer class action claims involving hundreds of millions of dollars and is a founding member of the Class Action Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Class Action Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Florham Park, NJ · 31+ Years Experience
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About David Jay at a Glance
David Jay is an Administrative Shareholder based in Florham Park, New Jersey, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995) and New York U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circ (1996). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Massachusetts (B.B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Florham Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Jay
- David Jay is Co-Managing Shareholder of the New Jersey office and an experienced litigator who handles a wide variety of complex, multi-party commercial cases from inception through settlement, trial and appeal
- He has defended consumer fraud, health care, TCPA, data breach, and computer class action claims involving hundreds of millions of dollars and is a founding member of the Class Action Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association
- He has represented major health plans, computer, pharmaceutical, consumer product, chemical and communications companies in a variety of disputes
- Concentrations •Class action litigation •Complex commercial litigation •Hatch-Waxman litigation •Health care litigation •TCPA litigation •Pharmaceutical licensing disputes •Contract disputes •Insurance coverage litigation •Environmental litigation •Technology litigation 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 Legal 500 United States •Intellectual Property Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings), 2025 •Dispute Resolution General Commercial Disputes, 2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026 •Team Member, Benchmark Litigation’s “New Jersey Law Firm of the Year,” Shortlisted, 2022, 2024 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: General Commercial, 2021-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2006-2007 and 2009-2026 •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, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022 •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 •Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal’s ' General Litigation Department of the Year, ' 2013 •Team Member, Lexology’s Client Choice Award USA & Canada, United States: New Jersey, 2013 •Listed, New Jersey Law Journal, '40 Under 40,' 2008
Practice Areas Explained
David Jay's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Jay handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Florham Park.
Personal Injury in Florham Park
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.
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Class Action in Florham Park
David Jay is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil Litigation in Florham Park
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Jay is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →
Health Care Law in Florham Park
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
David Jay is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Florham Park
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 venue, 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.
Florham Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Florham Park-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 Florham Park Choose David Jay
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 Jay's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Jay brings 31+ 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 New Jersey and New York U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circ, David Jay can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and litigation, David Jay can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Florham Park
A Florham Park-based practice means David Jay 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 Jay Handles in Florham Park
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