David P. Cline | Wilmington Personal Injury Lawyer

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About David

Dave’s practice is primarily in the area of personal injury, auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, brain injury and other civil cases on behalf of injured persons.  He also has an extensive practice in workers' compensation. Dave has been a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Bar Associations since 1987, the Delaware State Bar Association since 1988, the New York State Bar Association since 1989, and the Maryland State Bar Association since 1990. Dave took the state bar exam in each one of these states and passed the bar exam on his first attempt. He is also a member of numerous Federal District Courts, Federal Courts of Appeal and the United States Supreme Court.

Dave served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army for 32 years (1983 - 2015). He is married with five children and has his primary residence in Wilmington, Delaware. Dave has litigated personal injury cases in all of the jurisdictions in which he is licensed - Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. Dave’s philosophy is that he will zealously represent his clients to the utmost of his ability while maintaining the highest degree of ethical standards. His firm’s goal is to obtain maximum compensation for individuals who have been injured as a result of the negligence of any other person or entity. Dave’s solid commitment to his clients is that his law firm will provide you with the best client service for your injury claim.

Dave tells every client that if you have been injured the decisions you make at the beginning of your case can literally change your life. If you have suffered physical or emotional injuries due to another's actions, you may be entitled to bring a personal injury claim to recover for your damages. Recoverable damages include past and future medical expenses, physical pain and suffering, mental impairment, physical impairment, disfigurement, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. Choose your lawyer wisely, your future is at stake.

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Experience

Owner

David P. Cline PA

Present

Wilmington, DE

Admission

Verified Maryland

1990

Verified Delaware

1988

Verified New Jersey

1987

Verified New York

1989

Verified Pennsylvania

1987

Education

Clarkson University

Masters (Business Administration)

1984

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Delaware Trial Lawyers Association Member Former Triad Member
    1996 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association Member
    1989 - Present
  • United States Supreme Court Member
    1989 - Present
  • Delaware State Bar Association Member
    1988 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association Member
    1987 - Present
  • New Jersey Bar Association Member
    1987 - Present
Honors / Awards
  • Distinguished Martindale-Hubbell
    2018 - 2020
  • Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell
    2018
  • Joint Meritorious Unit Award US Military
    2014
  • Bronze Star Medal US Army
    2013
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Afghanistan US Army
    2013
  • Meritorious Service Medal US Army
    2007
  • Honor Graduate Advanced Course Nuclear Biological Chemical US Army
    1995
  • Editor of Delaware Journal of Corporate Law Review Delaware Law School
    1985
  • Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society Delaware Law School
    1985
  • American Jurisprudence Award in Civil Procedure and Property Delaware Law School
    1985
  • Graduate Research Scholar Clarkson University
    1984
  • ROTC Scholarship 4 Year US Army
    1979
  • New York State Regents Scholarship New York State
    1979

Notable Work

Cases

Judith Smith vs. vs. L&L Farms

Case settled just before trial for $1.75 million after a lengthy mediation with the retired judge.

Robert Schmidt vs. Frank Hamilton

Case settled for $1.5 million on the eve of trial.

Jane Doe (A fictious name) Maryland Automobile Accident

Case settled for $1.05 million with an additional struction with a guaranteed payout of over a million.

John Wood vs. Chubb Insurance

$250,000 settlement - policy limits of insurance.

Publications

Naval Post Graduate School Afghanistan Formalist Rule of Law verses Substantive Rule of Law

2012


David P. Cline PA Highlights

Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Animal Bite

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