LAWYER PROFILE

David G Sommer

USA 2026

Gallagher LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Maryland

7 years ranked

Litigation: General Commercial

Maryland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Gallagher LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Litigation

Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy

Career

David guides businesses across multiple industries through their most challenging conflicts. In his nearly 20 years of practice as a commercial and bankruptcy litigator, David has argued for clients and earned victories in scores of cases before trial and appellate courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies. David is a partner to clients, helping them develop strategies in the early stages of a dispute to position the matter for a successful resolution. He is well-versed in navigating complex litigation, taking depositions, cultivating experts for trial, and delivering oral argument. David currently serves as the leader of Gallagher’s Litigation Practice Group.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Foundation, Fellow

American Bankruptcy Institute

American Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland, Board Member

Serjeants' Inn Law Club

Personal

Spending quality time with his wife and three children is important to David, and you will often find him cheering for his kids on a soccer or baseball field. He enjoys daily runs with his Vizsla.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Maryland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Sommer of Gallagher Evelius & Jones, LLP is a strong choice to handle complex bankruptcy litigation and loan workouts.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Maryland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Sommer is held in high esteem for his expertise in commercial and bankruptcy litigation. He has experience acting for a wide range of corporates as well as individuals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is a top-notch business litigator.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
David is one my favorite attorneys. He has great compassion for his clients and is highly effective in bringing about results that keep his clients satisfied.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
David handles sophisticated corporate litigation with skill.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA