David R. Drake

David R. Drake: Attorney with Marshall Dennehey

Biography

David concentrates his practice on the defense of health care providers involved in litigation. He has represented health care professionals from all disciplines of medicine and nursing, as well as private and public entities in the defense of professional liability and other claims.

For more than a decade, David has developed and executed case strategies to drive favorable outcomes. He tailors his advocacy to the needs of his clients and the nature of their cases, counseling them as each case develops. He is experienced in all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, medical investigation, witness preparation and depositions, expert preparation and presentation, and dispute resolution through mediation and trial. David draws upon that wealth of experience in his day to day practice.

Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, David practiced at boutique and national firms dedicated to the litigation of health care liability matters.

David lives with his family in Marlton, New Jersey.

Honors & awards

New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star
2023-2024

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Best Lawyers in America - Ones to Watch
2022-2023

Year joined

2024

Results

Unanimous Jury Verdict for the Defense in Medical Malpractice Case

Health Care Liability
May 8, 2025

We successfully defended an anesthesiologist after a two-week trial which included testimony of five medical experts and three treating doctors. The plaintiffs claimed the doctor’s regional nerve block, executed in advance of an orthopedic Achilles rupture repair, was performed negligently causing permanent nerve damage. Damages were sought for pain impacting marital relations and all aspects of the plaintiff's life. Under our cross examination, the plaintiff’s standard of care expert flipped his opinion.

Thought Leadership

Marshall Dennehey Announces 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

March 26, 2024
Six attorneys from Marshall Dennehey’s Mount Laurel and Roseland, New Jersey offices have been selected to the 2024 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine.

CLASSES/SEMINARS TAUGHT

'Top Gun School for Assisted Living Nurses,' Health Care Association of New Jersey, November 2022

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Health Care Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Johns Hopkins University, B.A., 2011
Law School Attended:
Rutgers School of Law, Camden NJ, J.D., 2014
Year of First Admission:
2014
Admission:
2014, New Jersey; 2014, U.S. District Court District of New Jersey; 2014, Pennsylvania
ISLN:
923073624

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