David L. Charles

David L. Charles is a highly accomplished trial attorney with decades of courtroom and appellate experience. His work covers civil jury trials for both plaintiffs and defendants, including cases involving commercial disputes, lender liability, product liability, professional malpractice, trade secrets, employment issues, estate conflicts, and real estate matters. His background also extends to the oil and gas industry and numerous appellate arguments.

David earned his undergraduate degree from Parsons College in 1972, graduating Magna Cum Laude in political science. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor, graduating with High Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1974. He is admitted to practice in Iowa, Montana, multiple federal district courts, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Eighth and Ninth Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

David has tried complex cases before both state and federal juries, including class actions, estate disputes, undue influence claims, lender liability matters, and wrongful death defense. He regularly defends clients in high-stakes litigation involving multimillion-dollar exposure. Over several decades, David has built a significant appellate practice, with published opinions in state supreme courts, federal courts of appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

David L. Charles has received national recognition throughout his career. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, has been listed in Best Lawyers in America in multiple litigation categories since 2003, and has been recognized in Mountain States Super Lawyers, including a Top 100 designation in 2016. In 2024, he was included in Great Plains Super Lawyers. These honors underscore his reputation as a trusted and skilled advocate.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Belin McCormick, P.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section
• Member, National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Iowa Defense Counsel
• Member, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Litigation Counsel of America
• Member, Iowa Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Montana

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Parsons College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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