Local Counsel | Personal Injury Wrongful Death | Sarasota Florida
When you need experienced local counsel in Southwest Florida—Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Punta Gorda—in Florida courts or Federal court, then contact me. I’m David Harris, experienced personal injury, wrongful death, and consumer justice lawyer who helps attorneys outside our Southwest Florida region.

Sometimes, you simply need local counsel to handle routine court appearances. While in other instances, you need an experienced trial lawyer to assist in co-counseling your case. Moreover, there are many times you need a trusted and seasoned lawyer as your referral counsel. I’ll help how you want.
Sarasota Local Counsel Serves Lawyers and Clients
Local experience and knowledge are important components in trusting your case to another lawyer. I get it. Accordingly, I provide as little or as much help as you need as your local counsel.
For example, if you’re handling a personal injury or wrongful death claim in Southwest Florida, you need expensive travel or other logistics to make it work. Your client is counting on you, but perhaps your multi-hour drive for a simple hearing or deposition gives you pause. When you retain me as local counsel, those worries disappear. I’m an active litigator, so handling depositions, hearings, or being your in-person representative is easily accomplished.
Moreover, I’m a local lawyer experienced in our local and federal courts, knowing our local rules, personalities, and customs. And, because like you I’ve established relationships and a solid reputation, having me on board
Local Counsel Serves as Co-Counsel in Big Cases
Since 1995, I’ve been involved with and handled all major claim types. Indeed, my experience level ranges in depth and scope among the most Seasoned litigators and trial lawyers. I bring this tenacity and experience to you as local counsel.
Here are some examples:
- Catastrophic Personal Injury: brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation
- Personal Injury: broken bones, herniated discs
- Wrongful Death
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: car, semi truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle
- Medical Malpractice: all specialties
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Products Liability
- Child Injuries
- Work Injuries
- Collective Actions
- Class Actions
Accordingly, often active co-counseling may be your preferred local counsel option. I’m happy to meet with your client and hold their hand through out civil justice process.
Because I’m responsive and accessible, I take your calls and those from your client. And, if I’m indisposed when it happens, I promptly return all calls. No one is ever ignored here. Rather, I answer questions and explain what’s happening. That’s how I roll.
Local Counsel Serves as Your Referral Attorney
Now, you may also refer your case. As experienced local counsel, I gladly accept referrals and pay referral fees promptly upon a case’s conclusion. Moreover, you may request case status whenever you want and you get an answer.
Accordingly, if you need experience and local counsel who actively maintains highest ethical standards, then rest assured I’m right here. Avoid unnecessary risks. Let’s discuss your major Southwest Florida case referral now.
