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David J. Gass

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2003.
Arena Place, Suite 1100, 45 Ottawa Avenue, SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 831-1700
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Firm: Miller Johnson, P.L.C.
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Miller Johnson, P.L.C.


Years In Practice


Phone Number (616) 831-1700

David J. Gass is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in a wide variety of complex commercial and general civil litigation in state and federal courts. He has a strong record of successful results.

Mr. Gass’s litigation experience has been remarkably varied, but generally focuses on complex commercial cases. He has successfully tried many cases to judges, juries, and arbitration panels. His expertise is not confined to any specific subject area; rather, his expertise is in the advocacy of complex issues in an understandable and persuasive manner, using the latest technology.

Mr. Gass has represented clients in the following types of disputes: insurance coverage, contract, unfair competition/trade secrets, real estate, legal malpractice, tax, employment, media/first-amendment defamation, product liability and professional liability.

In Mr. Gass’s litigation practice, he represents plaintiffs and defendants, individuals and corporations, in prosecuting and defending a wide variety of commercial cases. He has represented a Fortune 500 company since 2003 in insurance coverage, product liability, and contract litigation. More than 50 percent of his practice is in federal court, primarily in the Western District of Michigan.

Honors, Professional Affiliations and Activities

Mr. Gass is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is named as a “Super Lawyer” in Business Litigation since 2006 and to their “Top 100 Lawyers” in Michigan on six occasions including 2014, 2015 and 2016.  He was also named to the Top 50 Michigan Business Super Lawyers List for 2014. He is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America®” Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, First Amendment Law, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. He is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Michigan Bar Foundation. He is also a Life Member of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Gass is President of the Historical Society for the Western District of Michigan.  He is a past President of the Western Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He is a Faculty Member and a former Chair of the Hillman Advocacy Program of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. He is former chair of the Miller Johnson’s litigation section and former member of the management committee.

Education

Mr. Gass received his law degree cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1980. He received his undergraduate degree, with high distinction, from the University of Michigan in 1977, with majors in Economics and English. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan and Massachusetts (inactive) and is admitted to practice in all Michigan state, federal, and appellate courts.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
First Amendment Law
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for David J. Gass
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2020)
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2018)
Education
Harvard University, J.D.
Graduated 1982
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (616) 831-1700
Arena Place, Suite 1100, 45 Ottawa Avenue, SW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
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