Atty. David M. Massey

Atty. David M. Massey

David Massey’s primary goals are to ensure clients are fully informed as to all their options, that they are aware of any additional avenues for investigation or discovery, and then to work closely with them to pursue whatever resolution they deem to be successful. He prides himself on his skills in legal research and analysis to determine the relative merits of a case and develop a litigation plan, and his outstanding writing and oral advocacy skills are essential when litigating a case.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Massey at a glance

David M. Massey is a Special Counsel based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, insurance, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern (2008). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2008) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 2004). Active member of ASSOCIATIONS •The Florida Bar, 2008 •State Bar of Georgia, 2014. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Massey’s primary goals are to ensure clients are fully informed as to all their options, that they are aware of any additional avenues for investigation or discovery, and then to work closely with them to pursue whatever resolution they deem to be successful
  • He prides himself on his skills in legal research and analysis to determine the relative merits of a case and develop a litigation plan, and his outstanding writing and oral advocacy skills are essential when litigating a case
  • David’s clients know to expect meticulous attention to detail and efficient handling of their case, whether the end goal is an amicable settlement, a legal ruling, or a trial
  • David focuses his practice on personal injury, first-party property, and third-party insurance litigation
  • To minimize litigation expenses and settlement amounts for his clients, David is often able to secure early settlements by demonstrating early on that the plaintiffs’ cases are weak
  • David was born and raised in Miami, Florida
  • He inherited an early interest in technology and electronics from his electrician father, and when he is not busy representing his clients, David continues to enjoy tinkering with gadgets, building computers, and setting up home networks
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Practice Areas Explained

David M. Massey's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David M. Massey is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David M. Massey is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Massey

Where is David M. Massey's law office located?
David M. Massey's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Massey handle?
David M. Massey focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, insurance, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David M. Massey practiced law?
David M. Massey has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did David M. Massey go to law school?
David M. Massey earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact David M. Massey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida Levin College of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Seton Hall University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern
Admitted: 2008

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