Overview
Dave Dial is a leader in the firm's nationally recognized Construction Litigation Practice and is the counsel of choice among major players in the construction industry including owners, sureties, architects/engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
In addition to significant depth in the construction industry, Dave has amassed extensive experience from his 30 years as lead trial counsel in complex cases. Advocating for clients in the most challenging of state and federal courts and jurisdictions across the globe, Dave has garnered a reputation for getting the best possible results. His clients represent a broad range of industries and entrust him with big-exposure cases involving product liability, transportation, torts and premises liability, among others.
As one of the founding partners, Dave continues his leadership overseeing the strategic growth and direction of the firm, in concert with the firm's Board, while maintaining a robust, broad-based complex trial practice.
AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, Dave has been consistently recognized for his litigation and construction knowledge and legal skills over the past two decades by authoritative legal publications, including: The Best Lawyers in America©, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Super Lawyers Magazine, Corporate Counsel, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell®, Atlanta Business Chronicle and Atlanta magazine. In addition, Dave was named "Construction Lawyer of the Year" by Corporate INTL (2013) and The Best Lawyers in America® (2013).
Dave graduated from Baylor University School of Law as the highest ranking student in his class and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia.
Education & Admissions
Education
Baylor University School of Law, J.D.,
- First Graduate, 1983
- Editor, Baylor Law Review
- Mock Trial Team
- President, Phi Alpha Delta
University of Georgia, B.A., summa cum laude, 1980
Admissions
Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Practices & Industries
Awards & Recognition
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Construction, 2021-2024
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Top Business Lawyer, 2004-2017
The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Construction "Lawyer of the Year," 2012
The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2023 - 2025
The Best Lawyers in America®, Construction, 2006-2025
The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Construction, 2011-2025
The Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, 2021-2025
Super Lawyers®, Georgia Super Lawyers List, Construction Litigation, 2004-2024
GaBiz Magazine, List of Top Lawyers, 2025
Who's Who Legal, Construction, 2014-2016
Atlanta Business Chronicle, Who's Who in Law & Accounting, 2012-2016
Corporate INTL 2013, Construction Lawyer of the Year in Georgia
Chartis Insurance, Top Ten Lawyer, 2010
Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
Corporate Counsel, Top Lawyer, 2010-2012
American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell®, Top Rated Lawyer, Construction Law, 2013
American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell®, Top Rated Lawyer, Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Law, 2012
News & Publications
Events & Speaking Engagements
Professional & Community Activities
Baylor Law Litigation Management Program, LLM, Adjunct Professor