David W. McGough

BIOGRAPHY

David focuses his practice on civil litigation, specializing in a wide range of defense matters, including general liability, construction liability, product liability, environmental liability, materials handling liability, commercial and contract claims, professional liability, and municipal litigation. He has extensive experience representing AIG insureds, municipalities, and state agencies in state and federal courts across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut.

David has tried numerous cases and achieved notable defense verdicts. David’s distinguished career reflects his deep expertise in complex litigation, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy.

Representative/Reported Cases:

Homesite Insurance v. Hose Assemblies, USDC Massachusetts, 2021

Pan v. Philips Electronics North America, Essex County Superior Court, Massachusetts, 2019

Pineda v. J&L Realty, Suffolk Superior Court, Massachusetts, 2018

Niebla v. FirstLab, USDC New Hampshire/Rockingham County Superior Court, New Hampshire, 2018

Hartford Fire Ins. Co. v. Labchem, Inc., USDC Massachusetts, 2015

Harvey v. Knight-Celotex, USDC Maine 2013

Raines v. Mainline Paint & Mfg. Co., Massachusetts Appeals Court, 2011

Great Northern Ins. Co. v. Architectural Environments, Inc ., USDC Massachusetts, 2007

Thorndike v. Daimlerchrysler Corp., USDC Maine, 2004

Hoglund/Johnson v. DiamlerChrysler Corp., USDC Maine, 2000

Debartolo v. DaimlerChrysler Corp., New Haven Superior Court, Connecticut, 2005

Marino v. DaimlerChrysler Corp., Hartford Superior Court, Connecticut, 2000

McAllister v. DaimlerChrysler Corp., Franklin County Superior Court, Vermont, 1997

Ward v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co., Norfolk County Superior Court, Massachusetts, 1996

Waldman v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, 1992

MEMBERSHIPS

Massachusetts Bar Association
Maine Bar Association
New Hampshire Bar Association
Vermont Trial Lawyers Association