David A. Ball

Cohen and Wolf’s managing partner since 2010, David is recognized as one of the leading commercial litigators in the State of Connecticut by his peers and clients. He has been annually recognized in Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business, where he has been praised by clients who state that "The quality of his work is superb, his analysis is thoughtful and he knows when to be diplomatic and when to fight."

Commercial Litigation

David has years of experience litigating business cases, including shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, securities fraud actions, and “bet the company” litigation. He practices in federal and state courts in Connecticut and handles FINRA and AAA arbitrations. David frequently serves as lead and local counsel on complex litigation matters, including some of the largest cases in the State.

Energy-Related Litigation

David litigates before state agencies including the Connecticut Siting Council, where he has served as lead counsel representing Connecticut municipalities in connection with numerous controversial applications by Eversource to construct high-powered transmission lines. Through his years of experience handling these disputes, David is adept at delving into the complexities of power line engineering, and fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s towns and cities. David also appears before the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on energy-related matters.

Real Estate Title Claims

David prosecutes and defends real estate title disputes throughout the State of Connecticut, including claims of adverse possession, quiet title, prescriptive easement, and reformation of real estate instruments.

A seasoned trial lawyer with decades of courtroom experience, David prides himself on being a zealous advocate for his clients, willing to try cases to conclusion, while always giving practical advice and guiding clients to achieve the best possible settlements where appropriate.

CREDENTIALS

HONORS & AWARDS

Benchmark Litigation, General Commercial Litigation, Local Litigation Star, 2011-2019

Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2013-2020

Chambers USA, General Commercial Litigation, 2009-2018

Martindale-Hubbell®, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating

Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation, 2011- 2019

Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers, 2014-2019

Super Lawyers®, Top 100 New England Super Lawyers, 2015-2019

Federation for Jewish Philanthropy Community Leadership Honoree, 2019

ADL’s Distinguished Community Leadership Award, 2013

A.O. Samuels Leadership Award, 2012

ADL's Daniel R. Ginsberg Leadership Award, 2007

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Advisory and Consulting Forum, Litigation Panel

10.2019

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Anti-Defamation League

• Regional Board & Executive Committee Member

• Past Chair of Connecticut Civil Rights Committee

Federation for Jewish Philanthropy

• Past Chair of Allocations Committee

• Past Chair of Community Relations Committee

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Greater Bridgeport Bar Association

• Business Law Section

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)