David J. Pierce

David J. Pierce is a personal injury lawyer and partner at Pierce & Thornton, PLC who represents individuals and families harmed through negligence. His practice focuses on medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, truck crashes, brain injuries, wrongful death, and other serious injury claims. He has more than 40 years of trial experience in medical malpractice and general personal injury litigation. His background includes substantial experience handling complex claims involving physicians, hospitals, insurers, and injured patients.

David earned his J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond. He served as a member of the Law Review. He received his B.A. from the University of Virginia, graduating with distinction. His education provided a foundation for legal research, trial advocacy, and written analysis that supports his work in complex medical negligence and personal injury litigation.

David previously defended physicians, nurses, hospitals, and insurers in malpractice and accident litigation. He later shifted his practice to representing injured plaintiffs and their families. His defense experience provides insight into how insurers and healthcare defendants evaluate and litigate claims. He handles cases throughout Virginia and has worked with attorneys in other states on serious injury matters. His work includes trial preparation, negotiation, expert evidence, and appellate issues.

David J. Pierce is admitted to practice in Virginia and remains active in professional organizations serving trial attorneys. His memberships include the Virginia Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association. He has lectured on legal topics and contributed to publications addressing medical malpractice law. His practice continues to center on serious personal injury and medical negligence cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Pierce & Thornton, PLC
• Member, Virginia Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Beach Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts

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