Atty. Robert J. David
Robert J. David was born in New Roads, Louisiana on August 10, 1943.
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA
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About Robert J. David at a Glance
Robert J. David is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer LLC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana, U.S. District Court Middle District, Louisiana, U.S. District Court Western District, and Mississippi, U.S. District Court Southern District. Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1969) and Southeastern Louisiana University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert J. David
- Robert J. David was born in New Roads, Louisiana on August 10, 1943
- He graduated from St. Joseph's High School and attended LSU and SLU, earning a B.A. degree in 1966
- IN 1969 he received his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, where he served on the Loyola Law Review
- Representing patients and their families in medical malpractice cases is the principal focus of Robert’s practice
- He has been named to Woodward/White’s "The Best Lawyers in America," for twenty consecutive years
- He has since 1989 been the editor of the continuing column on "Professional Liability" for the Louisiana Bar Journal, the official publication of the Louisiana State Bar Association
- He began working at the Gainsburgh, Benjamin law firm as a law clerk in 1968 and joined the firm as an associate in 1969
- He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the American Bar Endowment, a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys with Special Competence in Medical Professional Liability, and is one of a select number of lawyers from Louisiana who have qualified for Diplomate status
- He is a charter member of the Louisiana Bar Foundation, and is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Orleans Bar Association, the Louisiana Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice
- Robert has served on the Adjunct faculty of the Loyola and Tulane Law Schools
- He has been a guest lecturer on behalf of the American Bar Association, American Law Institute, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana State Medical Society, American Board of Professional Liability Lawyers, Lafayette Parish Medical Society, Orleans Parish Medical Society, American College of Cardiologists, West Jefferson Medical Center, Louisiana State University Medical School, and Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company
- In 1989 he was appointed to the Medical/Legal Interprofessional Committee, a Joint Committee of the Louisiana State Medical Society and Louisiana State Bar Association, having served as Attorney Chairperson from 1991 - 1994
- He also served on the Louisiana Disciplinary Board from 2001 - 2004 as a Hearing Committee member and then as a Committee Chairperson from 2004 - 2007, as a bar exam grader for the Committee on Bar Admissions, on the Loyola Law School Alumni Board of Directors, Loyola Law School Visiting Committee, Louisiana State Bar Association Insurance Committee, and he has served on the Board of Governors, Executive Committee and Counsel of Directors for the Louisiana Association of Justice
- He currently serves as a member of the Attorney Disciplinary Committee for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- He was Chair of the Jurisprudence Committee of the New Orleans Bar Association and received its Outstanding Service Award in 1995
- Robert served on the Ad Hoc Committee on Breast Cancer for the New Orleans Bar Association and was Chairperson of the Medical Malpractice Section of Louisiana Association for Justice
- He was a member of the "Governor's Commission on Medical Professional Liability
- He is listed in "Louisiana Super Lawyers," published by "Law and Politics," in the specialty of medical malpractice and was named by Super Lawyers as one of the "Top Ten Attorneys in Louisiana
- He has, for many years, been listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Law
- The National Trial Lawyers listed Robert in its "Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- On November 19, 2009, Robert was bestowed with the New Orleans Bar Association's Arceneaux Professionalism Award and he was presented with the President's Award from the Louisiana Association for Justice
- Robert was a reader/recorder for the Louisiana Blind and Handicapped
- He has made guest appearances on television and radio regarding issues of medical malpractice and breast cancer
- From 1995-2000 he was on Holy Cross High School's Board of Directors, and he served as President of Arden Cahill Academy’s Parent Teacher League from 1978-1979
- Robert and Stella were married in January 1967, and they have two sons
- Robert, Jr. is an attorney practicing in the Juneau David firm, Lafayette, Louisiana, and Richard is a representative of the Structural Heart Division of Medtronics in Little Rock, Arkansas
Practice Areas Explained
Robert J. David's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. David handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Medical Malpractice in New Orleans
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in New Orleans
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Robert J. David
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert J. David's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana, U.S. District Court Middle District, and Louisiana, U.S. District Court Western District, Robert J. David can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Robert J. David can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Robert J. David attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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