David D. Ward

David began his litigation career in 1975 and developed valuable trial experience as an Assistant District Attorney in Wake County while honing his trial skills prosecuting criminal cases. After four years in criminal court, David transferred his law practice to civil court, and for the last 25 years his practice has been exclusively devoted to the defense of medical malpractice actions. David comes from a medical family. His father is a general surgeon and both his brother and uncle are internists. David represents physicians, nurses, large teaching hospitals, small community hospitals, outpatient surgical facilities and other healthcare providers. David handles cases in both Federal and State courts. David was elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He also maintains an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell, the most prestigious peer review rating which recognizes attorneys who have reached the highest levels of skill and integrity. He has been listed in the publications "The Best Lawyers in America®" and "North Carolina Super Lawyers®" multiple times. Awards and Honors Honors "North Carolina Super Lawyers®", 2007 - 2008 "Best Lawyers in America®", Areas of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation, 2006 "Best Lawyers in America®", Areas of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation, 2008

• Member

• Active Member - Christ Episcopal Church
• Member - Wake Forest Parents Council
• Member - Kanuga Conference Center Board of Visitors
• Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity
• Volunteer - Wake Relief
• Active in various non-profit organizations

• North Carolina, 1975
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
• U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
• U.S. Supreme Court

• North Carolina Bar Association (Member)
• Wake County Bar Association (Member)
• Defense Research Institute (Member)
• North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Member)
• American Board of Trial Advocates (Member)