David S. Cobb

David S. Cobb

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Charleston
  • 843-576-2803

David Cobb brings 31 years of litigation experience, successfully defending clients in construction defect claims, personal injury lawsuits, and insurance coverage matters. David has tried numerous jury cases to verdict in state and federal courts and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is also a certified South Carolina state court mediator.

David’s practice includes defending general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and manufacturers in construction defect claims, product liability cases, and class actions. He also represents clients in personal injury matters, such as automobile accidents, premises liability, and defamation lawsuits. He also has extensive experience with insurance coverage matters.

He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law, Litigation, and Personal Injury Defense (2018-2024) and was also named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in 2023. In 2024, Chambers USA honored him for Litigation: General Commercial.

David was graduated from Furman University graduate (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) in 1990 and continues to serve his alma mater as the president of the Charleston Furman Club president and as part of the Furman Radio Network broadcasts for Paladin football games for almost 20 years. He also recently retired after 33 years as the public address announcer for his high school’s football games.   David has coached the Fort Dorchester High School Mock Trial team for 25 years and was honored as the SC Bar Law Related Education Lawyer of the Year for 2024.

He is also the proud father of two beautiful daughters, who both recently graduated from Clemson University.

Construction:

  • Defended multi-million dollar construction projects for GC, subcontractors and product manufacturers.
  • Obtained dismissal with prejudice of an alleged multi-million dollar claim for the manufacturer of precast, post-tensioned concrete products.
  • Defended developers, general contractors and subcontractors in construction defects litigation.
  • Represented window manufacturers and other product manufacturers in construction defects litigation.
  • Served as coverage counsel for numerous insurers before and after declaratory judgment actions filed.

Personal Injury

  • Obtained summary judgment for an international retailer in a lawsuit arising out of the abduction and murder of a Horry County resident.
  • Successfully settled a lawsuit against a video poker operator arising out of the death of a 10-day old child that occurred while her mother played video poker games.
  • Obtained a successful trial verdict defending a grocery store chain in a RSD/complex regional pain syndrome lawsuit.
  • University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1993
  • Furman University, B.A., 1990, Magna Cum Laude
  • South Carolina Bar, 1993

Professional or Industry Involvement

  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
  • South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (Board of Directors, 2017-2020)
  • DRI (Construction Section, Member, 2004-Present)
  • South Carolina Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section (Member, 2008-Present)
  • American Bar Association (Member)

Community or Pro Bono Involvement

  • Furman University Alumni (Board of Directors, 2004-2009)
  • Charleston Furman Club (President, 2000-Present)
  • Furman University Paladin Club (Board of Directors)
  • Chambers & Partners, USA – Litigation, General Commercial, 2024
  • Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, 2018-2024
  • Best Lawyers in America, Construction Litigation, 2018-2024
  • Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation, Defendants, 2018-2024
  • Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, 2024
  • Best Lawyers in America “Lawyer of the Year”, Personal Injury Litigation: Defendants, 2023
  • Best Lawyers in America “Lawyer of the Year”, Insurance Law, 2021
  • Airport High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame, 2012
  • Diversity Leadership Academy Lowcountry of South Carolina (Member, 2006)
  • Certified Civil Court Mediator and Arbitrator, Supreme Court of South Carolina, 2004
  • Leadership Charleston (Member, 2001)
  • Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™-AV Preeminent ® Judicial Edition
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Services

Industries

Best Lawyers
In AmericaPersonal Injury Litigation,
Defendants 2018-2024

Best Lawyers
In AmericaConstruction
Litigation 2018-2024

Best Lawyers
In AmericaConstruction
Law 2018-2024

Chambers &
Partners, USALitigation: General Commercial
2024

Inducted as a Fellow of the
American College of Trial Lawyers 2024