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David Wesley Sumner
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David Wesley Sumner

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10 reviews

333 N. Wilmot Rd., Suite 340, Tucson, AZ 85711

Birth Trauma or Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and 15 more

About David Wesley Sumner

Graduate magna cum laude Hardin-Simmons University 1975. Graduate with honors University of Arkansas School of Law 1978. Associate Editor, Arkansas Law Review, 1978. Top 3% of law school graduating class. U.S. Army JAGC active duty !978-86. Since 1999, managed a multi-state trial practice assisting patients and their families catastrophically or seriously injured by medical negligence. Author: "Proof of Hypoxic Brain Damage in Birth Cases," "Screening Plaintiff Malpractice Cases," "How to Locate Credible Experts," "Obstetrical Malpractice Glossary," "Fetal Heart Monitoring," "Apgar Scores in Infant Cases," "Evaluating the Meconium Staining Case," "Deposing the Medical Expert," "Chorionic Villus Sampling: Pro's, Con's & Alternatives," Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy, 1985-1994. Lead Pentagon Trial Attorney to Defend the United States in Medical Malpractice Litigation in Federal District Courts, 1984-1986. Member, Board of Contributors, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy, 1986-1995. Also published the commentary/ article "Malpractice Crisis or Communication Crisis" in the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics 14 (3-4): 205. Keynote speaker or presenter for accredited medical malpractice continuing education courses (CLE) or topics 2024-25.

 

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Medical Malpractice
Posted by Brent
April 10, 2022
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Our case recently settled through mediation with a fair and just outcome. My role was personal representative for a distant relative that died from a routine heart procedure. Dave was recommended by my son who had assisted on a case early in his law career. Several others were considered but the initial phone conversation settled it for me. His knowledge in this field gives him a vision of the outcome. So if he takes your case your chances are really good!

 
Negligence
Posted by Anita & Gerald
March 09, 2022
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Mr. Sumner won our case and showed hard work and extensive research for out case. He amazed us with his knowledge or medical terms and procedures during the trial. Our case started four years ago and was delayed two years because of the virus, and in the end we won. He and his associate John Vingelli worked very well together and are very professional.

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by lisa
March 08, 2022
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David Sumner is everything one could hope for in an attorney when ones loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury. He is smart, informed, compassionate and the most diligent, hardworking individual I have encountered. My husband's hospital file alone was over 3,000 pages and he studied every one of them, multiple times. He methodically built a case, based on evidence, in order to counter the misrepresentations put forth by attorneys for the defense. He obtained expert witnesses that were truly expert and put out a large sum of his own money in order to help our case go forward. He kept in contact with us and we always knew what was going on The most helpful thing for me, as we went though tough years with my husband's condition and the lack of concern from the hospital about their role, was his compassion and determination to fight the good fight on behalf of one who could not fight the fight himself. His hard work brought about a good settlement and we are forever grateful.

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
May 07, 2016
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We had a five year long medical malpractice case. Mr. Sumner was the most professional, compassionate, dedicated, thorough, knowledgeable, hard working, personable, etc. lawyer you will ever find. He won our case for us and we have absolute gratitude for him. He will respect any client in the same manner.

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Areas of Law

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 16
    • Birth Trauma or Injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH)
    • Shoulder Dystocia and Erb's Palsy
    • Brachial Plexus Injuries
    • Forceps and Vacuum Extractor
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Surgical Errors and Mishaps
    • Physician Negligence
    • Anesthesia Related Injuries
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis
    • Heart Attack and Stroke Misdiagnosis
    • Hospital Negligence
    • Nurse and Therapist Negligence
    • Medication Administration Errors
    • Nursing Home Neglect

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Arkansas
    1983, U.S. Supreme Court
    1986, Ohio
    1995, Pennsylvania
    1995, Maryland
    1999, Georgia
    2005, South Carolina
    2011, Arizona
    Memberships
    State Bar of Arizona
    South Carolina Bar
    State Bar of Georgia
    State Bars of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Arkansas
    American Association for Justice
    South Carolina Association for Justice
    Pennsylvania Association for Justice
    Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Arkansas
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    with honors
    Other Education
    Hardin-Simmons University
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Military Service
    JAGC, U.S. Army, 1978-1986
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    1953

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333 N. Wilmot Rd., Suite 340Tucson, AZ 85711U.S.A.

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    David Wesley Sumner was admitted in 1978 to the State of Arkansas.
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    Yes, David Wesley Sumner is admitted to practice in Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
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    David Wesley Sumner is listed in the Medical Malpractice section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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