David McCormack

David McCormack is a highly accomplished attorney with over two decades of experience in personal injury law. A principal at SUGARMAN since 2011, David has been with the firm since the start of his legal career. He joined as an associate after earning his J.D. from Boston University in 2003. His legal expertise and dedication make him a top personal injury lawyer in Massachusetts.

David earned a B.A from Providence College in 2000 and a J.D from Boston University School of Law in 2003. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2003 and the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts in 2004. He has shown his legal skill and commitment to justice.

Throughout his career, David has excelled in securing significant outcomes for his clients. He achieved, in 2022, the largest reported plaintiff’s personal injury settlement or verdict in Massachusetts.

In 2019, he won a $30.55 million medical malpractice verdict, one of the largest in the state’s history. He led the SUGARMAN team. They got the second-largest personal injury settlement in Massachusetts in 2021. That year, he also obtained the firm’s largest jury verdict. These achievements show his skill in complex cases. He delivers justice for his clients.

David’s legal focus is on defective products, medical malpractice, and complex personal injury claims. But his expertise goes beyond these areas. He has won diverse cases, including disputes over stock manipulation, a breach of contract with a world-famous band, and lost business income. His innovative, analytical approach has earned him recognition. He is a regular in Massachusetts Super Lawyers.

David’s legal writings have been published in Trial magazine and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal. He has also spoken on personal injury law panels, sharing his insights with peers and aspiring lawyers.

David is now leading SUGARMAN’s efforts to litigate claims for veterans and their families. They were harmed by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. This work shows his dedication to seeking justice in tough cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Sugarman and Sugarman, P.C.
• Member, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Boston Bar Association
• Member, Essex County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Providence College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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