Attorney Profile
David M. Clark
Founding Attorney and Senior Counsel
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 in Lansing and across Michigan.
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 Mid-Michigan for over 40 years, with substantial verdicts and settlements secured in Michigan and in other jurisdictions.
Overview
A Veteran Trial Lawyer Focused on Serious Injury Litigation
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.
Practice Areas
Types of Cases David M. Clark Handles
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Serious crash litigation involving negligence, catastrophic injury, and disputed liability.
Motorcycle Accidents
Cases involving severe rider injuries and complex fault investigations.
Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicle cases involving serious harm, insurance defenses, and liability disputes.
Medical Malpractice
Hospital negligence, delayed diagnosis, and preventable medical injury cases.
Premises Liability
Unsafe property claims involving falls, hazards, and serious injury.
Catastrophic Injury
Litigation involving life changing injuries and long term medical consequences.
Wrongful Death
Representation for families pursuing justice after fatal negligence.
Complex Personal Injury Litigation
High exposure cases involving serious harm and institutional defendants.
Trial Experience
Decades of Courtroom Advocacy
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 notable case involved a motorcycle accident lawsuit against the United States Air Force. Following a full jury trial, the court awarded $2.75 million to the injured rider and $850,000 to the passenger.
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.
Notable Results
Representative Outcomes in Serious Litigation
Verdict Against the United States Air Force
Full trial verdict obtained for an injured motorcyclist in a complex case involving a governmental defendant.
Passenger Recovery in the Same Air Force Trial
Significant jury award obtained for the injured passenger following the same motorcycle accident lawsuit.
Decades of Verdicts, Settlements, and Courtroom Advocacy
David’s career reflects long standing trial experience in serious injury and wrongful death litigation.
Legal Background
Experience That Shapes Case Strategy
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
Guiding Strategy and Litigation at the Firm
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.
His guidance shapes the firm’s preparation driven approach to litigation and reinforces its commitment to representing injured individuals and families with disciplined case development and strategic advocacy.
Jurisdiction and Admission
Michigan Practice with Multi-Jurisdiction 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.
He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1980.
Consultation
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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.
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