David A. Gonzales

Mr. Gonzales is an experienced litigator and trial attorney whose career has been defined by his ability to effectively handle complex and high-stakes litigation.  He is a director and shareholder with the firm and also leads the firm’s construction law practice group. In the construction arena, Mr. Gonzales represents businesses defending against claims and lawsuits involving construction defects, breach of contract, delay, unfair trade practices, and other disputes arising out of both residential and commercial construction projects.  His practice also involves assisting construction clients with contract drafting and review.  Mr. Gonzales’ experience and practice also extends to and encompasses a broad range of diverse matters with clients across various industries, including in the areas of commercial and business litigation, shareholder disputes, trade secrets, professional liability, property actions, wrongful death/catastrophic injury, and appeals.

 The hallmarks of Mr. Gonzales’ approach to each case are early strategy development, aggressive advocacy through discovery and motions practice, and the philosophy that every case should be prepared as if trial may be necessary.  His practice extends to both state and federal courts, and he regularly litigates matters in various arbitration forums.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gonzales worked at a national Am Law 200 law firm where he represented numerous multinational and Fortune 500 companies in several highly publicized matters and also spent time working overseas on a complex discovery assignment.