David Harman
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David Harman
Biography
David Harman focuses his practice on personal injury, mass tort, and class action litigation. David has considerable experience representing individuals in complex products liability cases against some of the largest pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in the world. For example, David was significantly involved in the Yaz/Yasmin (Drospirenone) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2100), representing women who suffered injuries as a result of their use of Bayer’s oral contraceptives. David also helped represent hundreds of children that suffered birth defects caused by the drug Depakote. David has also worked on the Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2545), Fosamax Products Liability Litigation (MDL 1789), and the contaminated Heparin litigation.
Outside of mass torts, David is experienced representing individuals in a variety of personal injury claims involving motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, and defective products.
David’s work ethic and tireless representation of his clients has been repeatedly recognized by his peers. From 2014 to the present, David has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 under 40 Attorneys in Ohio. He has also been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2017 – 2019.
Prior to coming to Burg Simpson, David earned his Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2011, where he graduated magna cum laude and earned honors in his Litigation Concentration. While in law school, David externed for the Hon. Peter C. Economus, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and was a member of the school’s National Moot Court Team.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Associations
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) (Current)
Potter Stewart American Inn of Court (Current)
Federal Bar Association (Current)
The National Trial Lawyers (Current)
Cincinnati Bar Association (Current)
Publications
Low-T: Creating a Problem, Manufacturing a Cure The Trial Lawyer (2014)
Keep Defense Experts in Check Trial Magazine (December, 2018)
Navigating Preemption After Merck Trial Magazine (January, 2020)
Awards
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Ohio Rising Stars
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers Ohio
The National Trial Lawyers 2019.0
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Ohio Rising Stars
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers Ohio
The National Trial Lawyers 2018.0
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Ohio Rising Stars
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers Ohio
The National Trial Lawyers 2017.0
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Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers Ohio
The National Trial Lawyers 2016.0
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Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers Ohio
The National Trial Lawyers 2015.0
Note: 2015 - 2019
Education
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D. (2011)
Year: 2008 - 2011
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
Personal Injury from A to Z, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 27, 2018, NBI
Personal Injury from A to Z, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 27, 2018, NBI
Websites
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine
312 Walnut St., Suite 2090, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 852-5611