Atty. David S. Casey, Jr.

Atty. David S. Casey, Jr.

David S. Casey, Jr., a senior partner in the firm, has practiced for over 30 years in the area of serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

San Diego San Diego 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About David S. Casey, Jr. at a glance

David S. Casey, Jr. is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Casey Gerry Blatt Francavilla LLP – Trial Lawyers. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2013), California, The State Bar of California (2013), California, The State Bar of California (2013), and California, The State Bar of California (2013). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David S. Casey, Jr., a senior partner in the firm, has practiced for over 30 years in the area of serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation
  • He has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year by the San Diego County Bar Association, listed in "Best Lawyers in America,” and named by the Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California
  • In 2003, Mr. Casey was elected by his peers to be the president of the 65,000 member Association of Trial Lawyers of America. (now known as the AAJ--American Association for Justice)
  • He is featured on the cover, and in a feature story in the 2007 Southern California Super Lawyers magazine
  • Mr. Casey obtained the largest personal injury settlement in history against the City of San Diego and the largest personal injury highway design verdict in history against the County of San Diego
  • He represented former Governor of California Gray Davis in the successful tobacco litigation, helping achieve a recovery of $25 billion for the State of California
  • As a leader of the national trial bar, David Casey, Jr. played a pivotal role in creating the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund mandated by the U.S
  • Congress, and setting in place the largest .pro bono program in the history of American jurisprudence, helping thousands victims after 9/11

Practice Areas Explained

David S. Casey, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S. Casey, Jr.

Where is David S. Casey, Jr.'s law office located?
David S. Casey, Jr.'s law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Casey Gerry Blatt Francavilla LLP – Trial Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Casey, Jr. handle?
David S. Casey, Jr. focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David S. Casey, Jr. practiced law?
David S. Casey, Jr. has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did David S. Casey, Jr. go to law school?
David S. Casey, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1974).
How can I contact David S. Casey, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact David S. Casey, Jr. 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 S. Casey, Jr. received?
David S. Casey, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — San Diego Bar Association-2002 outstanding lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Watchdog-Outstanding Legal Achievement Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ABA-Pursuit of Justice Award
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2013
California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2013
California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2013
California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2013
California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2025
California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2025
California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2025
California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2025

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