David L. Turner

Call David Turner David L. Turner Partner David is a veteran litigator and legal advisor with over 36 years of experience practicing law in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for his sharp intellect and diligent work ethic, Davids versatility has enabled him to achieve successful outcomes for clients in a wide range of legal matters. More About David Davids clients include individuals, closely held businesses and corporations in need of legal counsel to handle commercial litigation, or those seeking advice regarding legal compliance, business practices or contemplated transactions. An experienced and tenacious personal injury litigator, David has represented clients in a broad range of serious claims including medical malpractice, automobile collisions, premises liability and wrongful death. With a strong background in insurance law, David has the necessary skills and credibility to evaluate injury claims and to apply pressure in order to maximize recoveries from insurance companies that may be reluctant or unwilling to pay. David has experience prosecuting professional malpractice claims, including cases against corporate officials, physicians and attorneys. David leads a practice group that caters to the legal needs of franchise motor vehicle dealers. This specialty area of practice extends beyond litigation to legal needs encountered by auto dealers on a recurring basis. Should disputes arise with motor vehicle franchisors, David is knowledgeable about motor vehicle franchise law and how it can be applied to protect the interests of the franchise dealer community. Bar Admissions Georgia, 1988 Education University of Georgia School of Law, J. D., 1988; Cum Laude Wesleyan University, B. A., 1983; Government Media Coverage Medical Malpractice: Overview of the Emergency Room Statute, Atlanta Bar Association Woman Wins $4M Med-Mal Verdict After Three Days of Jury Deliberation, The Daily Report (June 16, 2015) Articles Update on 2025 Changes to Georgia Law Including Within Senate Bill 68 Areas of Practice Commercial Litigation Professional Malpractice Personal Injury - Plaintiff Insurance Law Motor Vehicle Franchise Law Recent Results by David L. Turner Acting as Lead Counsel 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 - 2018 2015 - 2016 2013 - 2014 2011 - 2012 2009 - 2010 2007 - 2008 2024 Arbitration and confidential settlement of claims involving major motor vehicle manufacturer and owners of multiple motor vehicle dealerships. Successful prosecution and confidential settlement of medical malpractice claim by patient following gastric surgery for weight loss. Successful prosecution and confidential settlement of premises liability claim by bar patron due to assault and battery. 2023 Defense and confidential settlement of claims for trademark and trade dress infringement asserted by European equipment manufacturer against Georgia seller. 2022 Defense and confidential settlement of claims asserted by Georgia manufacturer against Utah parts supplier. 2021 Prosecuted and obtained legal malpractice recovery of $900,000 on behalf of client whose attorney failed to properly handle litigation matter. 2020 Settlement of wrongful death case arising out of a collision caused by a criminal suspect fleeing police for policy limits of $500,000. 2019 Confidential settlement against Georgia official arising out of a high-speed motor vehicle collision where the client was struck by a police vehicle in pursuit of a suspect. Confidential settlement of a claim against a motorist when the client sustained a complex broken arm injury requiring surgery with delayed healing. 2017 - 2018 Confidential settlement of wrongful death action for medical malpractice Confidential settlement of medical malpractice case for failure to diagnose lung cancer Defense of attempted termination of franchise vehicle dealership by manufacturer $1.75 million settlement of wrongful death claim arising out of motor vehicle collision Successful prosecution of claim to cancel invalid deed to secure debt Multiple settlements for clients injured in motor vehicle collisions 2015 - 2016 $4.1 million medical malpractice verdict $3.85 million FDIC settlement of claims against bank directors and officers Multiple settlements for clients injured in motor vehicle collisions and for premises liability 2013 - 2014 $1.65 million FDIC settlement of claims against bank directors and officers $1.55 million FDIC settlement of claims against bank directors and officers 2011 - 2012 $1 million settlement of dram shop claim for injuries caused by drunk driver $500,000 medical malpractice settlement $1.9 million FDIC settlement against debtor claiming insolvency $450,000 legal malpractice settlement 2009 - 2010 $900,000 medical malpractice settlement $825,000 wrongful death settlement $500,000 appraiser malpractice settlement $900,000 FDIC settlement of claims against bank directors and officers 2007 - 2008 Favorable settlement in auto dealer arbitration against Southeast Toyota $600,000 medical malpractice verdict Awards Received Georgia Super Lawyers Honoree, 2008-25 AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Rated 10.0/10.0, Avvo Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine, 2012-14, 2018, 2021, 2024