Weinstein David Barnett

Ranked in Chambers and Partners USA Guide since 2009, David has been described by clients in the following ways: [A] really fabulous lawyer . . . well-liked by clients . . . the kind of guy you would want leading the charge if you had a problem. [A] stellar reputation with a wealth of expertise in high-stakes civil and white-collar criminal disputes. He offers additional strengths in appellate work, healthcare disputes, and wider business litigation. Interviewees report that he has good judgement and is a pleasure to work with. The way he handles litigation is truly a sight to behold. He is a fantastic lawyer. [I]ncredibly skilled and adept in the courtroom. David is very savvy, super hard-working with good managerial skills. He is the gold standard of environmental lawyers. [A] master litigator not only in the thoughtfulness of his drafting and pre-trial work, but also as a great trial attorney. He is recognized for his litigation strength in matters including toxic tort class action cases as well as in criminal environmental cases. Hes top-notch, hes one of the best. If I was accused of a white-collar environmental crime I would use him. Hes tenacious, bright and extremely capable. David is outstanding, a committed and passionate advocate, and he has the technical knowledge of environmental law. He shows incredible judgment and is very helpful to clients. He has a good understanding of local regulatory climates. David has a long record of service to the legal profession and the community, which include: Member, Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay; Former Member, Board of Trustees, Straz Center for the Performing Arts (three terms); Member, Former Chair and current Co-Chair, Environmental Enforcement and Crimes Committee, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources; and Co-Chair, Criminal Litigation and Enforcement Subcommittee, ABA Environmental Litigation Committee. He is also a member emeritus of the Herbert G. Goldburg-Ronald K. Cacciatore Criminal Law American Inn of Court and a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. A Fourth-Degree Black Belt, David served as the senior instructor of Tampa Moo Duk Kwan, a not-for-profit martial arts club. David was recently recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as a member of their Power 100 and in Florida Trends People to Know in Tampa/Hillsborough County. Concentrations Business litigation Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation Real estate and land use litigation White-collar criminal defense Class actions Mass torts Trial and appellate practice