David M. Clark is the founding attorney and senior counsel at The Clark Law Office, representing injured individuals and families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases rooted in the Lansing area and extending across Michigan and beyond. He is a veteran personal injury trial lawyer whose career spans more than four decades of courtroom advocacy and complex litigation.
David’s practice has been anchored in Lansing and the Mid-Michigan community for over 40 years. Throughout his career, he has handled high-stakes cases resulting in significant jury verdicts and settlements in Michigan as well as in other jurisdictions, including Texas, Florida, Ohio, and South Carolina. His experience reflects a long-standing commitment to holding powerful defendants accountable when preventable harm occurs.
Practice Focus & Case Philosophy
David M. Clark’s practice has focused on serious personal injury cases where the consequences for injured individuals and families are substantial and long-lasting. He has handled complex litigation involving motor vehicle crashes, catastrophic injuries, and cases requiring extensive trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
A defining feature of David’s career is his early experience on the defense side. He began his legal career as a city prosecutor and later worked as an insurance defense attorney, gaining firsthand insight into how insurance companies evaluate claims, minimize exposure, and use procedural leverage within the judicial system. That experience shaped his approach to plaintiff-side litigation and reinforced his commitment to representing injured individuals rather than corporate insurers.
His practice philosophy centers on preparation, accountability, and ensuring that injured clients are treated fairly within a system that often favors institutional defendants.
Practice Areas
David M. Clark has represented clients in a wide range of serious injury matters, including:
Notable Case Results & Trial Experience
David M. Clark has secured substantial jury verdicts and settlements for injured clients during his career. His trial experience reflects decades of courtroom advocacy and a willingness to take cases to verdict when justice requires it.
One of his most notable cases involved a motorcycle accident lawsuit against the United States Air Force. In that case, a jury awarded $2.75 million to the injured rider and $850,000 to the passenger for their injuries following a full jury trial.
Throughout his career, David has handled cases involving disputed liability, significant damages, and institutional defendants. His experience includes jury trials and complex litigation matters that inform case strategy and trial preparation.
Legal Background & Professional Experience
David M. Clark began his legal career as a city prosecutor before transitioning to insurance defense work, where he represented insurance companies for several years. That experience provided him with a detailed understanding of how insurers evaluate claims and defend high-exposure cases.
Since 1983, David has focused his practice on representing injured individuals. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation for disciplined trial preparation, strategic case development, and direct client involvement. His approach emphasizes careful planning, thorough investigation, and the execution of a calculated litigation strategy designed to achieve meaningful results for his clients.
Role at The Clark Law Office
As founding attorney and senior counsel at The Clark Law Office, David M. Clark brings decades of trial experience and institutional knowledge to the firm. He remains actively involved in case evaluation, litigation strategy, and mentorship, providing guidance that shapes the firm’s preparation-driven approach and commitment to client-focused representation.
Jurisdiction & Court Experience
David M. Clark has handled personal injury cases in Michigan state courts and in courts across multiple jurisdictions, including Texas, Florida, Ohio, and South Carolina. His experience spans jury trials, complex litigation matters, and cases involving governmental and institutional defendants.
Bar Admission
David M. Clark is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1980.
Consultation
For individuals and families facing serious injury or wrongful death matters, The Clark Law Office offers direct, attorney-led case evaluations. Consultations are confidential and free of obligation.
David M. Clark is the founding attorney and senior counsel at The Clark Law Office, representing injured individuals and families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases rooted in the Lansing area and extending across Michigan and beyond. He is a veteran personal injury trial lawyer whose career spans more than four decades of courtroom advocacy and complex litigation.