David W. Baria
About David W. Baria
David W. Baria is a lawyer based in Bay St. Louis, MS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. David W. Baria is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Cosmich Simmons & Brown PLLC
Education: University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1990 and University of Southern Mississippi, B.S. Criminal Justice, graduated 1987
Location: Bay St. Louis, MS
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