Schwartz, Richard A.

David has worked hard at the firm to elevate himself through the ranks. He started with the firm in 1995 as a runner, was promoted to office administrator and worked as a law clerk. He worked full-time while attending college and law school. David's efforts have paid off and he is now the Managing Shareholder of the firm.

David is a 1996 graduate of Faulkner University. He attended the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and obtained his J.D. degree in 2002. He also served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for 6 years. He received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his leadership of the Marines in his 155mm Howitzer Cannon section.

David's main areas of practice are insurance defense, motor vehicle defense, commercial and business litigation and general litigation. He has handled many cases involving motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death and premises liability. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

David is married and looks forward to starting a family. He enjoys hunting, biking and working on his farm.

Noteworthy

Obtained a defense verdict in a clear liability rear-end automobile accident where the plaintiff had medical damages in excess of $30,000.00. Linda Kent vs. Quincy D. Johnson, Twin City Fire Ins. Co., et al., Circuit Court of Russell County, Alabama, CV-05-72

Successful appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court that reversed an Alabama trial courts default judgment in the amount of $120,000.00. Cameron v. Tillis, 952 So. 2d 352 (Ala. 2006)

Awarded summary judgment in wrongful death automobile accident on basis of Alabama Guest Statute as it related to plaintiff's negligence and gross negligence claims. Robert Johnson v. Willie Eva Baldwin, et al., U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama, 2:07-CV-1068-MHT

Awarded summary judgment in a fraud case where the plaintiff argued his insurer and agent miscalculated his home owners insurance premiums on two properties for almost 20 years. William B. Caldwell v. Ben L. Castleberry and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Circuit Court of Baldwin County, Alabama, CV 05-887