David M. Van Sant

Partner
david@vsattorneys.com

David M. Van Sant received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Kennesaw State University and received his Juris Doctor with honors from Georgia State University College of Law. Mr. Van Sant focuses his practice on two main practice areas (1) representing individuals who have suffered injuries through the fault of others and (2) representing a variety of businesses and individuals in commercial and business litigation matters.

Mr. Van Sant is an experienced trial lawyer who has received many accolades and has been nationally recognized as one of the best trial lawyers in the state. Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars identified Mr. Van Sant as one of the top attorneys in Georgia. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to the list. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers in GA
Mr Van Sant has also been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia. The National Trial Lawyers is a national organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. Membership is obtained through special invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile as trial lawyers.

The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 under 40
Top 40 under 40 is a new professional organization comprised of America's top young trial attorneys. Top 40 under 40 membership is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. The result is a credible, comprehensive and impressive list of young attorneys chosen to represent their state. The Top 40 under 40 is restricted to only 40 attorneys per state.

History:
Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Van Sant practiced with a large insurance defense firm in Atlanta where he gained valuable experience and training while representing many of the largest employers and insurers in the nation. Now he utilizes that experience to represent individuals who have suffered personal injuries.

When it comes to commercial and business litigation, his large firm experience and business background brings a valuable perspective to many legal issues facing his clients, often creating an advantage in their favor. In 2008, he founded his own firm with a vision to provide quality legal services to injured individuals. Mr. Van Sant is active in the community and has held many leadership positions throughout the community.

Education:
J.D.,with honors, Georgia State University College of Law
B.B.A., Kennesaw State University

Reported Cases:
Andrews v. Atlas Van Lines, Inc., 504 F.Supp.2d 1329 (N.D.Ga. 2007).
Imm v. Chaney, 287 Ga. App. 606 (2007)
Adcox v. Atlanta Bldg. Maint. Co., 301 Ga. App. 74 (2009)

Bar Admissions:
State Bar of Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
United States District Court Northern District of Georgia
United States District Court Middle District of Georgia
United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Organizations/Achievements:
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia
Forsyth County Bar Association, Treasurer
Leadership Forsyth Class of 2010
South Forsyth Rotary Club
Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
CWAV Board of Directors
ACE Mentor Program Board of Directors
West Forsyth High School Mock Trial Coach
American Bar Association
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Recipient of Jurisprudence Achievement Award
YLD Leadership Academy Class of 2009
YLD Executive Council Representative
Norcross Masonic Lodge
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2010