Atty. David Morgan Blackwell

Atty. David Morgan Blackwell

I am a partner at Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan, LLC located in Morristown, NJ. My main area of practice includes general civil litigation, with an emphasis on the defense of professional liability claims, employment law, business disputes and trusts and estates matters.

Morristown Morristown 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About David Morgan Blackwell at a glance

David Morgan Blackwell is a Partner based in Morristown, New Jersey, practicing at Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan, LLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1994), Pennsylvania (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2003). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and George Washington University (B.A., 1991). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association, Morris County Bar Association, American Bar Association, New Jersey Defense Association, Former Member of the District X Ethics Committee. Serands clients in Morristown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • I am a partner at Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan, LLC located in Morristown, NJ
  • My main area of practice includes general civil litigation, with an emphasis on the defense of professional liability claims, employment law, business disputes and trusts and estates matters

Practice Areas Explained

David Morgan Blackwell's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Morristown 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Morgan Blackwell

Where is David Morgan Blackwell's law office located?
David Morgan Blackwell's law practice is located in Morristown, New Jersey. The firm is Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Morgan Blackwell handle?
David Morgan Blackwell focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has David Morgan Blackwell practiced law?
David Morgan Blackwell has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David Morgan Blackwell go to law school?
David Morgan Blackwell earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David Morgan Blackwell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
George Washington University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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