David Wallis

For more than ten years, David Wallis defended individuals who could not afford legal representation in Missouri state court. During that time, he tried more than 40 jury trials along with numerous bench trials and motion hearings, achieving favorable results for many clients. He then brought his courtroom and trial experience to civil litigation, where he focuses on defending the propane, natural gas and transportation industries in product liability, premises and personal injury matters. He continues to achieve successful outcomes through zealous advocacy and by building strong client relationships founded on trust.

Representative Experience:

• Obtained numerous summary judgments for defendants in premises liability cases through motion practice
• Obtained summary judgment for an employer in a novel case involving alleged retaliatory hiring practices and successfully defended the decision on appeal
• Obtained a defense verdict for a homeowners association on an abuse of process claim following a bench trial
• Secured not guilty verdicts in complex criminal trials
• Extensive courtroom experience throughout Missouri
• Successfully argued before the Missouri Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court