David I. Singh

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Biography

David Singh is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience in federal and state courts. His practice focuses on representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, as well as complex insurance defense litigation, including professional and general liability. David is known for his strategic counsel and ability to manage high-stakes litigation from inception through trial and appeal, with expertise spanning discovery, motions practice, depositions, trial preparation, and appellate advocacy. He also has significant proficiency in e-discovery management and risk assessment.

David has extensive experience defending gender, racial, disability, age, and sexual orientation harassment and discrimination actions in federal and state courts and at the administrative level, as well as defending wage payment and FMLA actions in similar forums. He has defended employers against fair credit reporting and equal credit opportunity actions and whistleblower actions.

Beyond litigation, David conducts public and private employer internal workplace investigations. He also provides proactive legal strategies to help clients mitigate risks and prevent legal challenges with respect to labor and employment law at the federal and state level and advises public and private employers on labor relations and employment policies, including CBA compliance and employee handbook review.

David has represented a wide range of clients, including national and international businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, law firms, and accounting firms.

David’s successes include obtaining favorable judgments in breach of contract actions, negligence actions, defending employers and professional firms in employment and malpractice claims, and representing clients in government investigations. He has also counseled clients in eminent domain actions, advised on compliance with employment laws, and secured relief in bankruptcy proceedings for multinational entities.

Active in the legal community, David has served on the Young Lawyer Editorial Board for The Legal Intelligencer and is a member of the J. Willard O’Brien American Inn of Court.

Honors

•Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Communications Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Professional Malpractice Law
•Selected for Inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Speaking Engagements

•“Employer Leave Limbo - Avoiding Liability” ExecuSummit, September 2025 (Uncasville, CT)
•Co-Author, “Navigating the next wave of Title IX regulations,” CEP Magazine, November 2023
•Speaker, “Title IX: Practice Pointers for Compliance Perfection,” SCCE Higher Education Compliance Conference, June 2023
•Presenter, “Student-Athletes as Employees-the Changing Landscape of Collegiate Athletics,” Virtual CLE, Celesq, May 2022
•Panelist, “Professional Development in Litigation,” Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law’s Professional Development Program, October 2021
•Panelist, “Professional Development in Litigation,” Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law’s Professional Development Program, October 2020

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Class Actions
  • Commercial Law
  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Labor & Employment
  • Professional Liability
  • Public Entity & Civil Rights

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Drexel University, B.S., magna cum laude
Law School Attended:
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2024
Admission:
Pennsylvania; New Jersey; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Memberships:

Professional Affiliations:

•Board Member, Young Lawyer Editorial Board, The Legal Intelligencer
•Montgomery County Bar Association
•Pennsylvania Bar Association
•Pennsylvania Defense Institute

Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Represented multinational insurance company in claims arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA').; Defended multiple educational institutions in alleged negligence and premises liability actions.; Obtained judgment for architectural design firm on a breach of contract claim against former client and successfully defended the firm from a counterclaim for alleged violations under Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.; Successfully defended fine dining restaurant in litigation of construction law claims arising from the construction of a new location.; Obtained favorable judgments for commercial landlords in ejectment and breach of contract actions against commercial tenants.; Successfully defended clothing retailer in actions involving breach of contract and alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA').; Successfully petitioned federal bankruptcy court for relief from the Bankruptcy Code's automatic stay on behalf of a foreign company and its owner, thereby securing a six-figure payout and permission to continue their pursuit of judgment rights against a debtor.; Represented commercial businesses and public entities in eminent domain actions.; Defended regional accounting firms in professional malpractice cases regarding alleged defective audits.; Advised and defended multiple public and private employers in civil litigation and administrative matters regarding alleged breaches of collective bargaining agreements and employment agreements, as well as claims involving alleged violations under state and federal employment discrimination laws.; Counseled and defended law firm in claims filed by terminated employees.; Advised online retailer regarding employment agreements and personnel-related documents.; Represented educational institutions in government investigations concerning former employee misconduct.; Successfully represented educational institutions in appeals of special education matters to the United State District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ISLN:
1001561912

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