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David L Balser

David L Balser

USA 2026

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David Balser tries high-stakes cases on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and other leading businesses in the financial services, telecommunications, energy, transportation, professional services, and private equity sectors. David is often called upon to handle clients’ most sensitive, complex, and enterprise-threatening matters. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, David focuses on contract disputes, business torts, class actions and professional liability litigation.

Mr. Balser leads the firm’s nationwide class action practice and has defended more than 200 class actions, including many filed in the most plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions in the country. At the forefront of developing and litigating novel theories, David has been a trailblazer in shaping the evolving landscape of complex data breaches and has served as lead counsel on some of the most notable cases in U.S. history, including high-profile matters for Equifax and Capital One.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Georgia

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Individual Editorial

David Balser is a trial lawyer who maintains a first-class practice, which sees him advise on disputes such as consumer class actions.

Strengths

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  • David is a superb lawyer and a strong candidate for any high-stakes commercial litigation matter.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is the most recognized litigator in Atlanta. He is a wonderful lawyer and person.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • David Balser is the best advocate. He is dependable, reliable and an all-round excellent lawyer. I have implicit trust in him, and I value his judgment and guidance implicitly; he's amazing.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is an outstanding litigator and is willing to tell you how it is but will fight for you in court. He is practical and just exceptional as a litigator and adviser.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is an excellent lawyer at the top of his game.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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