Atty. David Lawson Black

Atty. David Lawson Black

Mr. David Lawson Black is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, appellate, premises liability and 10 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About David Lawson Black at a glance

David Lawson Black is a Senior Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1997). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1996) and Brigham Young University (B.A. University, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Lawson Black is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, appellate, premises liability and 10 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

David Lawson Black's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lawson Black handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

David Lawson Black is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

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 Lawson Black is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Lawson Black is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Lawson Black is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Lawson Black is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Lawson Black

Where is David Lawson Black's law office located?
David Lawson Black's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lawson Black handle?
David Lawson Black focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David Lawson Black practiced law?
David Lawson Black has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David Lawson Black go to law school?
David Lawson Black earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. University, 1989).
How can I contact David Lawson Black for a consultation?
You can contact David Lawson Black directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Lawson Black received?
David Lawson Black's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 1996
B.A. University
Brigham Young University
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1997

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