David L. Campbell
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David L. Campbell

Biography

David Campbell has grown his cross-border practice to include the defense of corporate clients in the areas of product liability, toxic tort, and commercial litigation.  During his career with Bowman and Brooke, David has been to trial in Michigan, Tennessee and Pennsylvania and has served in national discovery and regional litigation counsel roles for automotive, manufacturing, and retail clients.

Through his efforts as a judicial intern for the Michigan Supreme Court and a law clerk for the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, David's litigation savvy is complemented by a strong understanding of the appellate realm and professional ethics. Outside the courtroom, David holds an adjunct professor position at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law teaching tort law to second year students.

A true international lawyer, David is also licensed as a barrister and solicitor with the Law Society of Upper Canada, where he currently serves as solicitor of record in complex Canadian litigation pending from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.  Preparing cases for trial across North America, David has developed a strong understanding of state, provincial, and federal law and procedure within multiple jurisdictions. 

Dedicated to serving the community, David is legal counsel to his local chamber of commerce and is a volunteer mediator with the Wayne Mediation Center in domestic, special education, and probate matters.  In addition to his pro bono work, David spent four years as a member of the Lakeshore Police Services Board and currently serves as an associate director with the Harrow and Colchester South Agricultural Society. A prolific grant writer, David has helped raise more than $100,000 for community based non-profit organizations.

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.M., 2011
  • University of Windsor School of Law, LL.B., 2004
  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D., 2004
    Order of the Barrister
    1st Place--Ernest Goodman Mock Trial Competition (2003)
    President--Student Bar Association (2003-2004)
    Moot Court Board of Directors (2002-2003)
  • University of Windsor, B.A.
    Orientation Leader and Mascot

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, 2005
  • Michigan, 2004

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2010
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2006
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2005

Memberships and Affiliations

Defense Research Institute
    Social Networking Task Force
    Young Lawyer Liaison to the International Law Committee
    Young Lawyers Section
        Sponsorship Subcommittee, Chair (2011-Present)
        Sponsorship Subcommittee, Vice-Chair (2010-2011)
        Technology Subcommittee, Chair (2009-2010)        
        Technology Subcommittee, Vice-Chair (2008-2009)

Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
    Young Lawyers Committee, Co-Chair (2008-Present)

The Federalist Society

Christian Legal Fellowship

Distinctions

Regeana Myrick Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, 2010
    State Bar of Michigan

Rising StarĀ®, 2009
    Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine

Community Grants Authored:

  • $75,000 - Harrow Kinsmen (2010)
  • $15,000 - Harrow & Colchester South Agricultural Society (2009)
  • $15,000 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 338 (2008)

Classes and Seminars Taught

Adjunct Professor of Law (Torts) - University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 2011-Present

"Litigating in a Facebook World: How Social Networking Can Help You Win Cases and Build Your Practice," Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio (Speaker), November 2010

"Privileged and Confidential: Demystifying Mediation Communications," DRI Annual Meeting, San Diego, California (Speaker), October 2010

"Battle for Billables: Understanding and Responding to Your Client's Financial Expectations," DRI Young Lawyers Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada (Speaker), June 2009

"Comparative Product Liability and Tort Litigation," University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (Guest Lecturer), 2008 - 2011

CLF National Christian Law Student Conference, (Speaker), February 2008

Published Works

"Has Expert Been as Careful as in Regular Professional Work Outside Paid Litigation Consulting?," Ch. 8, Methodology, The Daubert Compendium, 2011

"Exceeding Client Expectations in a Tough Economic Climate," Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 27, No 4, 2011

"Cross Border Licensure: Becoming a True International Lawyer," For the Defense, Vol. 53, No. 1, 2011

"Progressive Pro Hac Vice: The Canadian Approach," For The Defense, Vol. 52, No. 1, 2010

Chapter: "Civil Procedure in Canada," DRI Defense Practice Form Book, Defense Research Institute, 2008

"Dealing with Patents in Products Liability Trials," For The Defense, Vol. 46, No. 12, 2004

Additional Activities

Pro Bono Activities:
Harrow Health Center, Secretary/Board of Directors (2010-Present)
Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce, Legal Counsel (2008-Present)
Alliance Defense Fund, Allied Attorney (2006-Present)
Wayne County Mediation Services, Volunteer Mediator (2003-Present)