Atty. David R. Drake
David concentrates his practice on the defense of health care providers involved in litigation. He has represented health care professionals from all disciplines of medicine and nursing, as well as private and public entities in the defense of professional liability and other claims.
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David R. Drake is an Associate based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2014), U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (2014), and Pennsylvania (2014). Educated at Rutgers School of Law, Camden NJ (J.D., 2014) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 2011). Serands clients in Mount Laurel, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David concentrates his practice on the defense of health care providers involved in litigation
- He has represented health care professionals from all disciplines of medicine and nursing, as well as private and public entities in the defense of professional liability and other claims
- For more than a decade, David has developed and executed case strategies to drive favorable outcomes
- He tailors his advocacy to the needs of his clients and the nature of their cases, counseling them as each case develops
- He is experienced in all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, medical investigation, witness preparation and depositions, expert preparation and presentation, and dispute resolution through mediation and trial
- David draws upon that wealth of experience in his day to day practice
- Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, David practiced at boutique and national firms dedicated to the litigation of health care liability matters
- David lives with his family in Marlton, New Jersey
- Honors & Awards •New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star (2023-2024) The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters
- A description of the selection methodology can be found here
- No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. •Best Lawyers in America - Ones to Watch (2022-2023) Classes & Seminars Taught •'Top Gun School for Assisted Living Nurses,' Health Care Association of New Jersey, November 2022 Results Unanimous Jury Verdict for the Defense in Medical Malpractice Case We successfully defended an anesthesiologist after a two-week trial which included testimony of five medical experts and three treating doctors
- The plaintiffs claimed the doctor’s regional nerve block, executed in advance of an orthopedic Achilles rupture repair, was performed negligently causing permanent nerve damage
- Damages were sought for pain impacting marital relations and all aspects of the plaintiff's life
- Under our cross examination, the plaintiff’s standard of care expert flipped his opinion
- Despite excellent conditions for a directed verdict, the court declined to rule, ultimately resulting in a unanimous jury verdict for the defense
- News Marshall Dennehey Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Advanced Trial Advocacy & Mock Trial Program July 15, 2025 Marshall Dennehey Announces 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars March 26, 2024
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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 Mount Laurel 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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