David Paul
Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney
Dave Paul has spent the last three decades as a courtroom lawyer and trusted advisor. His practice is focused on medical malpractice, birth injuries, and trial work. He loves being a trial lawyer.
Dave has earned a reputation for caring about his clients and committing to the causes his team fights. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, he has won jury trials in federal and state court involving medical malpractice, birth injury, trucking construction, insurance, roadway maintenance, civil rights, wrongful death, and drunk driving. Dave is also Board Certified in Medical Malpractice by the Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Over his career, Dave has been involved as lead or co-counsel in over 75 cases resulting in a verdict or settlement over a million dollars, including multiple 8-figure recoveries for his clients. Dave’s team has handled cases throughout Florida, from Miami to the Panhandle, and just about every county in between. They also have handled cases in Georgia, Nevada, Arkansas, and other jurisdictions.
Personally, Dave is happily married to his high school girlfriend and loves being a father to his three children. His family actively supports Orange County Legal Aid, Grace Counseling, Commission 127, Grace Medical, Reed Charitable Foundation, Bethany’s Safe Families and Young Life’s Young Lives program.
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Certifications
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Board Certified by American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (Medical Malpractice)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- The Florida Bar
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association
- Orange County Bar Association
"Our team takes on worthwhile causes, and battles some of the largest companies in the world. With a passion for the truth and teamwork, we can fight an army."
Honors and Recognition
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindate-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year 2025, 2022
- Best Lawyers, Medical Malpractice Litigation Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year 2023, 2020
- Super Lawyers, 2010-Present
- Florida Trend Legal Elite
- Best Lawyers in America
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1994
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Litigation
What Our Clients Say
I highly recommend Paul Trial Group for your legal matters. Working with their team was really an exceptional experience even as I was going thru much duress.?Working with David Paul office you will get honesty, integrity and the truth.
- Laura A.
Mr. Murphy provided excellent service. With his assistance, I finally got the closure I needed for an otherwise emotionally stressful event. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Murphy .
- D. (former client)
I have had a professional relationship with David Paul for over a decade. Recently, I have worked mostly with Scott Murphy. I have found the attorneys to be experienced, thorough, intelligent, insightful, diligent, personable, and committed. I recommend this firm and its attorneys very highly, and without reservation.
- Sidney A.
David Paul represented me in a personal injury case. I feel so fortunate and blessed that I had them in my corner. They were overwhelmingly prepared in every stage of my case. They take a limited number of cases so that they can dedicate their time to you legally, as well as personally. My family & I can’t say enough positive things about him!
- John D.
David Paul and Olivia Kronenberg not only represented our family, they did also so with a very personal approach. They were extremely thorough and methodical in their investigation and how they presented our case. It was not a quick process, but they made it easy and painless. They kept us advised on every update. Our settlement was just, and we were rewarded with closure on my wife’s death.
- Skip Banfell
My attorney, Olivia, eased any worries and made an extremely emotional and stressful situation go as smoothly as possible. Everyone I worked with treated me like a friend, not just a client.
- Stan Stevens
This firm valued me as a person not just a client, they respected my wishes, concerns, questions and answers.
- Fredericka Epps
A very professional and great team that was amazing in helping me and my family through some really hard times. I never really trusted lawyers until I worked with Dave and Olivia and now I feel like we are more like family.
- Michelle
I absolutely love Olivia! She was transparent, honest, helpful, and treated my case the same way she would treat it if it were her family.
- Savanna Whidden
Philip Moring and his staff were highly professional, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. They always showed knowledge and thoroughness, while also being efficient and getting straight to the point. They made the entire experience pleasant, and I would highly recommend them if you or a loved one needs a competent and personable lawyer.
- Mary D.
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