David McMorris
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David McMorris
Biography
Mr. McMorris is a trial lawyer and directs Thornton Law Firm’ workplace injury and health care subrogation practices. He is a member of the Massachusetts and New York bars and the American Association for Justice. Mr. McMorris’ trial experience has included several jury verdicts in excess of $1 million dollars in cases involving products liability, construction accidents, toxic exposures, lead paint poisoning, and asbestos exposure. Mr. McMorris is appointed by the federal district court to serve as plaintiff’s liaison counsel in asbestos litigation, and has served in that positions since 1993. He was appointed by the Superior Court of Massachusetts as plaintiff's liaison counsel in asbestos litigation from 1993-2017. He is a graduate of the State University of New York, Brockport and of Suffolk University Law School. He has been a guest lecturer on latent occupational disease and complex litigation at Tufts University and Boston University Law School. Mr. McMorris has been named in Best Lawyers in America for many years, as well as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer, and as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum, has been awarded the highest 10 rating by the lawyer evaluation website avvo.com, and is rated “AV,” the highest available rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a highly respected independent legal rating publisher.
Practice Areas
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Nursing Home Abuse
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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Thornton Law Firm LLP
Year: 1982 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice Member (1985 - Current)
New York State Bar Association Member (1984 - Current)
Massachusetts Bar Association Member (1983 - Current)
Awards
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Best Lawyer - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers 2020.0
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale 2020.0
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New England's 2020 Top Rated Lawyers
ALM Media and Martindale-Hubbell™ 2020.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Best Lawyer - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers 2019.0
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale 2019.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale 2018.0
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Best Lawyer - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers 2021.0
Education
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State University of New York - Albany B.S. (1976)
Year: 1976
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Suffolk University Law School J.D. (1983) | Law
Year: 1983
Honors: cum laude
Websites
https://www.tenlaw.com/
Website
Thornton Law Firm LLP
1 Lincoln St. 13th fl., State Street Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(617) 720-2445
Thornton Law Firm LLP
9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Beverly Hills, CA 90212