David P. Ackerman defends law firms in professional malpractice and legal ethics actions. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, clients value his litigation experience and strategic insight in resolving disputes through trial and appeals, negotiation, or arbitration.
On behalf of law firms, David and his team have obtained favorable rulings on the basis of judgmental immunity, lack of privity, and the lawyers’ scope of work. They have obtained favorable evidentiary rulings for law firms; and recovered attorneys’ fees for law firm clients.
In addition, David litigates a variety of commercial matters, including class actions, antitrust and trade regulation, and business disputes. His team’s work has involved a variety of high stakes disputes across a number of sectors, including telecommunications, food and beverage, and storage.
With a strong commitment to the profession and the community, David is a member and past-president of the Federal Bar Association, Palm Beach Chapter and served on the Advisory Committee on Mediation for the U.S. District of Court for the Southern District of Florida.
He received the Professionalism Award given by the Palm Beach County Bar Association to an individual who exemplifies the highest ideals of ethics within the legal system. David is active with The Salvation Army where he currently serves on its Advisory Board and is chair of both the Long Range & Strategic Planning and Northwest Community Center Event Committees.
He was its William Booth (national) and Hearts of Gold (local) honoree. David is also a member of The Legal Aid Society of Florida, Board of Trustees, is past chair of the Board of Directors, and is a past recipient of their Pro Bono Service award.
Education :
J.D., George Washington University Law School, 1982
B.A., Bucknell University, 1979
Bar Admissions : Florida
Court Admissions :
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Affiliations :
The Florida Bar
Executive Council of the Business Law Section, Past Member
State/Federal Judicial Liaison Committee, Past Chair
Business Litigation Committee, Past Chair
Law School Liaison Committee, Past Chair
Business Litigation in Florida, Chapter Author
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
National Moot Court Committee, Member
Florida State Committee, Past Chair
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Committee, Past Member
American Inns of Court
Emeritus Member
Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
Professionalism Committee, Member
Professionalism and Commercial Litigation Committees, Past Chair
Federal Bar Association, Palm Beach Chapter, Member and Past President
Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Mediation for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Past Member (appointed by Chief Judge)
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