David P. Hersh
Mr. David P. Hersh focuses his practice on complex commercial matters involving contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, ownership disputes, construction matters, “bet your company” litigation, and professional negligence. Admitted to practice before the United States, Colorado, and Wyoming Supreme Courts, as well as numerous Federal Courts, Mr. Hersh has tried well over 145 civil jury trials to verdict throughout the United States. In addition, he has served as lead counsel in a substantial number of complex commercial litigation cases as well as a number of catastrophic personal injury cases, including cases involving claims for brain injury, paraplegia/quadriplegia, severe burns and disfigurement, and limb loss. Mr. Hersh has handled a number of “toxic torts”, including being appointed class counsel for more than 65,000 residents of Colorado Springs to redress contaminated groundwater.
A skilled and experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Hersh excels in the courtroom, expertly handling all aspects of litigation through his creative problem solving, persuasive communication, and outstanding analytical skills. He believes that the benchmark of his success comes from his passion for the law and steadfast mission to be the best advocate possible for his clients.
- Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
- Colorado Bar Foundation Fellow
- National Moot Court Competition Recipient, Best Oral Advocate Award
- Order of the Barristers
- 5280 Magazine Top Lawyer, 2012, 2016
- Selected to Colorado Super Lawyers®, 2011-2015, (Business Litigation, Top 100)
- Selected to Colorado Super Lawyers®, 2006-2008, 2011-2016
- Top 100 Attorney, The National Trial Lawyers
- U.S. Legal 500, 2012 and 2013
- Local Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation, Colorado – Plaintiffs, 2013
- Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation, United States – Plaintiff, Mass Tort/Product Liability, 2013
- Law Week Colorado's Barrister's Best - People's Choice Award: Best Commercial Litigator, 2015
- Named to the “2015 Colorado Super Lawyers® Top 10” list
- Best Lawyers®, Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation, 2016
- Best Lawyers®, Plaintiffs, Professional Malpractice Law, 2013 – 2016
- Best Lawyers®, Plaintiffs, Legal Malpractice Law, 2013 – 2016
- Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year," Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Denver, 2014 and 2016
- AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell