David H. Kochman

David H. Kochman


Harris Beach PLLC

Recognized since 2017

New York, New York

Practice Areas

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

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“It is important for me to provide a road map for clients to develop and then implement a litigation strategy focused on efficiently solving a problem, be it by early evaluation and prompt resolution or, if necessary, litigate through trial.”

David focuses primarily on representing corporations as national, regional, local and trial counsel in all phases of complex product liability litigation from pre-litigation crisis management through trial. He has been involved in the defense of a wide variety of product litigation, including automobiles, exercise and recreational equipment, heavy industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals and toxic torts, including asbestos. He has also defended corporations in class actions, multi-district litigation and state-wide consolidations. David has extensive deposition experience including preparation and defense of corporate executives, scientific, medical and technical experts. He also has experience in the defense of construction sites. He has represented construction clients in disputes involving construction defect and breach of contract.

Prior to joining Harris Beach, David practiced with a New York City law firm where his experience included representing a company as national counsel in the “Fen Phen” litigation. He also represented a major Japanese international manufacturing client as Northeast Regional Discovery Coordinator responsible for preparation of discovery responses and mass document production.

Location
  • 100 Wall Street
    New York, NY 10005
Education
  • Emory University, J.D., graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
  • New York, State Bar of New York
Affiliations
  • Berkeley Carroll School - former member of the Board of Directors, served on the Development Committee and Major Gifts Subcommittee
  • Construction Defect Committee (Specialized Litigation Group) - former chair
  • DRI - former chair of the Biomechanics and Injury Causation Specialized Litigation Group, former co-chair of Recreational Products Specialized Litigation Group
  • Products Liability Committee - Steering Committee member
  • Tufts Alumni Admissions Program - former Brooklyn Chair
  • Tufts Alumni Council - Development Committee member

Harris Beach PLLC
Headquarters: Pittsford, New York

55 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

17 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rating
  • Metro New York Super Lawyers, Personal Injury - Products: Defense, since 2006
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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