Winston & Strawn

Complex Commercial Litigation

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With over 30 years of experience, Dave Coulson stands out for winning complex commercial matters, class actions, and product liability cases on motions and trying cases to successful outcomes, oftentimes against the odds in challenging venues in and beyond Florida. He is also praised by clients for his “business-oriented approach and ability to think outside of the box” to engineer settlements that align with clients’ business objectives. 

Dave is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in a wide array of disputes, including consumer class actions (typically involving claims of false advertising, statutory violations, or product defect) as well as lawsuits involving claims of breach of contract, business torts, trade secrets, trademark, RICO, product liability, product warranty, professional liability, shareholder securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, and shareholder derivative actions.

Dave is sought after by clients for his “analytical ability and knowledge of class action litigation” and “excellent courtroom manner.” Described by clients as “extremely experienced and strategic,” he has consistently developed successful strategies and implemented them with discipline, winning scores of cases on motions to dismiss or for summary judgment and defeating numerous motions for class certification.