David Conner is an experienced litigator and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office where he focuses on products liability and asbestos defense. He has extensive experience handling complex, multifaceted cases at all stages, including trials in state and federal courts. In products-liability cases, he defends manufacturers and sellers, assembling and leading teams with the legal skills needed to handle complex, technical, and potentially protracted claims. David also co-heads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's asbestos team.
W. David "David" Conner
Awarded Practice Areas
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Greenville.
Awarded Practice Areas
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Greenville.
Biography
Locations
Greenville, South Carolina
Education
- Emory University, J.D., graduated 1993
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Greenville (2026)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Greenville (2024)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Greenville (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Mass Tort Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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