David Baria
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David Baria
Biography
David Baria has taken on big insurance companies for 32 years. When he is on your side, the odds of getting your claim paid increases dramatically. David has been recognized as a Best Lawyer@ and Super Lawyer@ of the year in Personal Injury litigation. David handles toxic tort matters and is also an experienced construction and business lawyer.
David has over 30 years of courtroom experience in the state and federal courts in Mississippi and has been recognized by his peers as “preeminent,” achieving the highest legal ability rating given by Martindale Hubbell (“AV”) and a “Superb” rating by AVVO. David has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates, Litigation Counsel of America and is a Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation. David was also awarded the Lifetime Achievement award from the Mississippi Association for Justice in 2017.
David is a graduate of USM (B.S. in Criminal Justice) where he also attended a summer program at the University of London, and a graduate of the University of Mississippi Law School where he also attended a summer program at Cambridge University. David is married to Marcie Fyke Baria and they have three children: Merritt, Bess and Max.
Practice Areas
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Litigation
Consumer Law
Class Action
DUI & DWI
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Cosmich Simmons & Brown
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
The Mississippi Bar Member (Current)
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association Past President (Current)
American Board of Trial Advocates Member (Current)
Hancock County Bar Association Member (Current)
Mississippi Bar Foundation Fellow (Current)
Publications
Taking Wrongful Termination Cases Is Not Just Tilting at Windmills Anymore. Voir Dire Magazine (1998)
Awards
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Legislative Horizon Award
Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities 2008.0
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Mississippi Association for Justice (“MAJ”) Legislative Award
Mississippi Association for Justice 2008.0
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Stanford Young Lifetime Achievement Award
Mississippi Association for Justice 2014.0
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Mississippi Top 50 Award
Y'all Politics 2016.0
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Personal Injury: Plaintiff
Super Lawyers 2021.0
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Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers 2021.0
Education
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University of Mississippi School of Law J.D. (1990)
Year: 1987 - 1990
Honors: Chairman- Moot Court Board
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University of Southern Mississippi B.S. (1987) | Criminal Justice
Year: 1981 - 1987
Speaking Engagements
Circumventing Workers Compensation, ATLA National College of Advocacy Jazz Fest Seminar, May 1, 1999
Circumventing Workers Compensation, ATLA National College of Advocacy Jazz Fest Seminar, May 1, 1999
Certifications
- Mediator: Mississippi State Bar 2020
Websites
https://cs-law.com/attorneys/bio/david-w.-baria
Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, PLLC
Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, PLLC
Jackson, MS
100 Vision Dr #200, Jackson, MS 39211
Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, PLLC
Bay St. Louis
544 Main Street, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed