David G. Thomas

David advises on individual and corporate disputes during the entire dispute-resolution life cycle, including through strategic negotiation, mediation, other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and adjudication through trial when needed or required. David has experience with many subject matters, including unfair or deceptive business practices disputes in individual and putative class action settings, including under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A-the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act. Boston magazine selected David as a “Top Lawyer-Class Action” in 2022-2024. Also, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly selected David as a “Go To Lawyer-Business Litigation” in 2022-2024. David holds an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution and has been certified as a Mediator by the National Association of Mediators and works with clients on avoiding disputes proactively by identifying and ameliorating existing or potential dispute risks in business policies and practices.

Concentrations

•Defending unfair and deceptive business practices disputes brought by consumers or governmental agencies, including Qui Tam/False Claims Act/Telephone Consumer Protection Act disputes
•Defending and prosecuting business and commercial disputes between individuals and companies, including unfair methods of competition, unfair or deceptive business practices, and trade secrets disputes
•Defending and prosecuting intra-company corporate, limited liability company, and partnership disputes

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2025-2026
•Listed, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, “Go To Business Litigation Lawyers,” 2022-2024
•Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Class Action,' 2022-2024
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017