David W.S. Lieberman
David Lieberman represents clients in complex business and commercial disputes and tort litigation. He focuses on complex fraud claims, including representing relators and governments in False Claims Act Cases.
Prior to joining Day Pitney, David spent a year prosecuting environmental crimes, corruption and fraud as an Assistant Attorney General in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Criminal Bureau. He clerked for the Honorable Judge Bruce M. Selya of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Foreign Surveillance Court of Review.A member of the Massachusetts Bar, David has practiced in front of the trial and appellate courts at both the state and federal levels in Massachusetts. He has also assisted with a number of matters in other federal district and appellate courts.
David maintains a strong commitment to public service. He is a proud member of City Year Boston. He served as co-chair of its Alumni Board, was a mentor for corps members seeking legal and public service careers, and was a three-time vice-chair of the City Year Legal Breakfast, among other roles. He has undertaken many pro bono projects, including helping an Iraqi refugee obtain asylum in the U.S. after he was threatened by terrorists, and has been recognized by the Boston Bar Foundation and the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for his pro bono work.
Represents the relator and numerous intervening government entities in False Claims Act case asserting fraud by maker of municipal and consumer water pipe, which proceeded to a successful jury verdict on the issue of liability
Represented insurance company in asserting fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims against former agent
Represented telecommunications corporation through summary judgment in defending claims asserted under the Uniform Commercial Code
Represents homeowners in contractor dispute involving breach of contract and fraud claims
Represented defense contractor asserting fraud claims against specialty metals supplier
Represented financial company in complex lease dispute
Recipient of the Up & Coming Excellence in the Law Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 2015
Selected to the list of Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars, (Thomson Reuters), Business Litigation 2015-2016
Selected as a Public Interest Fellow by the Boston Bar Foundation for his commitment to public service, 2014-2015
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City Year Boston, Alumni Board, 2012-present; Co-chair, 2012-2014
City Year Legal Breakfast, Vice Chair