David Weissman

David Weissman, Personal Injury Lawyer
DWEISSMAN@HOLLINSLEGAL.COM
Phone: 615-256-6666
Fax: 615-254-4254
424 Church Street
Suite 2200, Fifth Third Center
Nashville, Tennessee 37219

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Social Security Disability
  • Civil Rights

I was raised in South Florida where I grew up fishing, boating, playing sports, and spending entirely too much time in the sun. After finishing high school in Fort Lauderdale, I attended Florida State University, home of the Seminoles. After graduating, I went to the Florida State University College of Law where I obtained my Juris Doctorate in 1989.

I then returned to South Florida where I began practicing law. I was fortunate enough to have a successful run with my own firm for almost twenty years. During this time, I was instrumental in growing the firm from a two attorney shop into an 11 attorney/ 50 support staff firm with two offices. I devoted my practice to fighting for the rights of the injured and aggrieved, dedicating 100% of my efforts to the rights of the individual, be it personal injury, social security disability or insurance/ contract disputes. I tried over 100 cases to completion in Florida and was successful in obtaining great results- largely by virtue of outworking the other guy. I developed many of the traits that serve me well today- organization, hard work, and a single- minded desire to do the best job possible for my clients.

In 2008, my wife and I relocated to Tennessee, primarily to raise our kids in a better place. Not only has the move proved great personally, but professionally as well. I am honored to be part of a firm committed to providing the client the best representation available. I firmly believe you deserve nothing less. Over the course of my career, I have earned certain accolades that reflect this dedication. I am AV rated by Martindale Hubble (the highest rating a lawyer can achieve) and have been a longtime member of Best Lawyers in America. I have received numerous awards and acknowledgments that demonstrate my commitment to the people I represent. I look forward to a long future in the Nashville legal community, and would be honored to represent you.

Education

  • J.D., Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida, 1989

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

  • Tennessee
  • Florida
  • Utah
  • United States District Court Middle District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court District of Utah

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Martindale-Hubbell (Highest Rating: AV)
  • Law and Leading American Attorneys
  • Florida Bar Board Certified

Published Works

  • Florida Worker’s Compensation Manual, Contributing Author

Professional Associations and Memberships

Representative Cases

  • Dramis v. Palm Beach County School Board, 928 So.2d 346 (1st Disrict Court of Appeals Florida 2002)(plaintiff entitled to lost wages based on testimony of doctor even though outside managed care arrangement)
  • Yellow Cab v. Landin, 780 So.2d 296 (1st District Court of Appeals Florida 2001)(plaintiff entitled to disability if employer fails to provide appropriate work)

Cases/Seminars Taught

  • Adjunct Professor, Florida State University College of Law, Workers Compensation, 2003, 2003 – Present
  • Frequent lecturer- personal injury, workers compensation and social security disability for the Nashville Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and Professional Education Specialists

Litigation Percentage

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation