David M. Governo, Lawyer at Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP

David M. Governo, Partner Attorney
Asbestos, Complex Civil Litigation, Environmental, Insurance, Litigation Management, Scientific, Medical & Technical, Toxic Torts

Phone:617-228-4467
Address: 55 Old Bedford Road, Suite 300, Lincoln, MA 01773-1125

Law Firm:	Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP
Lawyer:	David M. Governo
Phone:	617-228-4467
Fax:
Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Asbestos, Complex Civil Litigation, Environmental, Insurance, Litigation Management, Scientific, Medical & Technical, Toxic Torts
Bio:	AV Preeminent \| David M. Governo has over 35 years of experience counseling and representing corporations, insurance companies and individuals. He helps clients with a broad range of both business-related and litigation-related issues, including regulatory compliance, litigation management and trial strategy. His focus has been on highly technical, scientifically or medically complicated matters that require a creative, yet practical problem-solving approach. David has a national reputation as a leader in the fields of toxic torts, products liability and building-related legal issues including asbestos, lead, mold, insurance and indoor air quality. David’s most recent (October 12, 2018) trial victory resulted in a defense verdict in favor of his client. This trial involved novel claims against two tobacco companies and David’s client, an automotive brake rebuilder, in which the plaintiff argued that the “synergy” between smoking and asbestos in the brakes caused a brake mechanic’s lung cancer and death. After a six-week, the jury returned a $43 million verdict for the plaintiff against one of the tobacco companies. David has been actively involved in training other lawyers and educating insurance and corporate clients throughout his career. In 1992, he organized and chaired the first national litigation conference on lead poisoning. Since then, he has chaired eight national litigation conferences and has been invited to present papers at many conferences throughou
Admitted:	1981, Massachusetts; 1981, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; 1982, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit;
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Membership:	Professional Associations and Memberships , American Bar Association, Member and Fellow, Massachusetts Bar Association, Member , Boston Bar Association, Member , ASHRAE, Member , Environmental Information Association, Member , Indoor Air Quality Association, Member , ASTM committees, Member… Read more Professional Associations and Memberships , American Bar Association, Member and Fellow, Massachusetts Bar Association, Member , Boston Bar Association, Member , ASHRAE, Member , Environmental Information Association, Member , Indoor Air Quality Association, Member , ASTM committees, Member , Editorial Board of Indoor Environment Connections, Member , Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), Active Member , Dean of the FDCC's Insurance Coverage College Memberships & Associations American Indus
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Languages:	English

Lawyer David M. Governo, graduated from , is now employed by Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP at 55 Old Bedford Road, Suite 300 Lincoln, MA 01773-1125.

While being a member of Professional Associations and Memberships , American Bar Association, Member and Fellow, Massachusetts Bar Association, Member , Boston Bar Association, Member , ASHRAE, Member , Environmental Information Association, Member , Indoor Air Quality Association, Member , ASTM committees, Member… Read more Professional Associations and Memberships , American Bar Association, Member and Fellow, Massachusetts Bar Association, Member , Boston Bar Association, Member , ASHRAE, Member , Environmental Information Association, Member , Indoor Air Quality Association, Member , ASTM committees, Member , Editorial Board of Indoor Environment Connections, Member , Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), Active Member , Dean of the FDCC's Insurance Coverage College Memberships & Associations American Indus, David M. Governo is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing David M. Governo as your lawyer, you should consider whether David M. Governo offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if David M. Governo has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though David M. Governo's office is located at Lincoln, MA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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David M. Governo has been admitted in 1981, Massachusetts; 1981, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; 1982, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit;. His or her practice areas include Asbestos, Complex Civil Litigation, Environmental, Insurance, Litigation Management, Scientific, Medical & Technical, Toxic Torts.

David M. Governo's college and law school education includes , . Other biographical background includes AV Preeminent | David M. Governo has over 35 years of experience counseling and representing corporations, insurance companies and individuals. He helps clients with a broad range of both business-related and litigation-related issues, including regulatory compliance, litigation management and trial strategy. His focus has been on highly technical, scientifically or medically complicated matters that require a creative, yet practical problem-solving approach. David has a national reputation as a leader in the fields of toxic torts, products liability and building-related legal issues including asbestos, lead, mold, insurance and indoor air quality. David’s most recent (October 12, 2018) trial victory resulted in a defense verdict in favor of his client. This trial involved novel claims against two tobacco companies and David’s client, an automotive brake rebuilder, in which the plaintiff argued that the “synergy” between smoking and asbestos in the brakes caused a brake mechanic’s lung cancer and death. After a six-week, the jury returned a $43 million verdict for the plaintiff against one of the tobacco companies. David has been actively involved in training other lawyers and educating insurance and corporate clients throughout his career. In 1992, he organized and chaired the first national litigation conference on lead poisoning. Since then, he has chaired eight national litigation conferences and has been invited to present papers at many conferences throughou. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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