David L. Brown
Goldberg Segalla, LLP • Greensboro, NC
Construction DevelopmentInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
dbrown@goldbergsegalla.com
Phone
(336) 860-6930
Address
701 Green Valley Road, Greensboro, NC, 27408, US
Professional
About
David L. Brown is a distinguished attorney based in Greensboro, NC, and serves as the co-chair of the Global Insurance Services Practice Group at Goldberg Segalla, LLP. He specializes in insurance law, representing insurers and insurance brokers in complex disputes nationwide. David’s extensive experience encompasses a wide array of practice areas, including environmental claims, construction defect claims, broker and agent issues, and directors' and officers' liability coverage. He is well-versed in handling large-scale property coverage matters, particularly those involving catastrophic losses such as fires. Renowned for his expertise in the insurance sector, David is frequently sought after to address the most sensitive issues affecting the business practices and institutional interests of his clients. In addition to his litigation practice, he is a certified mediator and actively engages in mediation, helping parties reach mutually agreeable resolutions. David is recognized nationally as a preeminent trial and appellate lawyer, having successfully tried over 75 cases to verdict and served as lead counsel in more than 50 appeals to both state and federal appellate courts. His peers and judges have consistently acknowledged his legal acumen, earning him the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, denoting the highest level of professional excellence. An accomplished speaker and writer, David actively contributes to discussions on the latest developments in the insurance industry. He has authored numerous articles for prominent insurance publications, focusing on insurance coverage issues and civil trial practice. David regularly shares his insights with industry and legal groups, further establishing his reputation as a thought leader in the field of insurance law.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
1992 University of North Carolina School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988 University of North Carolina, Greensboro BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2006 Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine N/A Insurance Law, 2008-19, Best Lawyers in America N/A Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell N/A Greensboro Insurance Law "Lawyer of the Year," 2012, 2018, Best Lawyers in America N/A North Carolina Super Lawyers, Insurance Law, 2008–18, Super Lawyers
Publications
2018 Carrier Management Co-Author, "ALI Restatement Brings Change and Uncertainty for Carriers" 2017 Insurance Day Co-Author, "U.S. Courts Struggle With Pollution Exclusions" 2014 Triad Business Journal Featured in "With Shift to New Firm, Triad Law Office Poised for Growth" 2013 Carrier Management Co-Author, “Wrongful Incarceration Suits Surge Giving Rise to Insurance Coverage Trigger Issues" 2013 Law360 Quoted in “4th Circ. Lets Insurers Remove Case Without Contractor’s OK"
Associations
Greensboro Bar Association Member North Carolina Bar Association Member North Carolina State Bar Member North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, Young Lawyers Practice Group Chair North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, Regional Meetings Committee Chair
Speaking
2018 London Seminar, London, UK Co-Presenter, "U.S. Risks Challenging the London Market: The Opioid Epidemic, #MeToo, and Our Expectations for 2019" 2018 GS Construction Webinar Co-Presenter, "Construction Defect Coverage Issues, GS Construction Webinar" 2018 AIG Coverage/DJ Unit, New York City, NY Co-Presenter, "Covered vs. Non-Covered Claims: Allocating Defense & Indemnity Payments" 2017 GIS Webinar Co-Presenter, "Hurricane Season — Preparing the Insurance Industry for What to Expect in the Aftermaths of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria" 2014 North Carolina Bar Association Insurance Law Annual Meeting Presenter, “Recent Developments in CGL Coverage B: Personal and Advertising Injury Coverage"
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