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David P. McCormack, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

Practicing medical malpractice in Boston since 2003.

23+
Years practicing
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David P. McCormack is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. David has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sugarman and Sugarman PC.

Based in
Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
Experience
over 23 years
Known for
Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
  • Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).

About David P. McCormack: David P. McCormack is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. David has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sugarman and Sugarman PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters David takes on

David concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Boston, Massachusetts

David takes medical malpractice matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Boston, Massachusetts

David takes personal injury matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet David P. McCormack — medical malpractice lawyer in Boston

David P. McCormack is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. David has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sugarman and Sugarman PC.

While spending many of his formative years focusing on product liability cases, David McCormack fostered his technical and analytical approach to developing cases from the moment of the first client contact up through the time of trial. That approach has served his clients well for almost two decades. David brings his dedication to helping his clients to every case, no matter the size or subject matter.

Recognized for his commitment and intensity, David has consistently been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Massachusetts Super Lawyers. In 2016, his argument and victory in front of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Bowers v. P. Wile's, Inc., 475 Mass. 34 (2016) helped to clarify and strengthen Massachusetts premises liability law. Through jury trials, arbitrations and settlements, David has regularly obtained significant results for his clients, including the firm's largest medical malpractice award in 2016 and a $30.55 million verdict in 2019 with his partner Ben Zimmermann, which is among the highest medical malpractice verdicts in Massachusetts history. Although his focus remains on cases involving defective consumer products, medical malpractice, and other complex personal injury claims, David's intellectual curiosity also leads him to pursue and litigate cases outside of the firm's core litigation practice. He has represented clients in areas as diverse as NASD arbitration proceedings relating to corporate stock manipulation, a breach of contract case on behalf of a member of a world-renowned band, and complex loss of business income cases. David’s legal writings have been published in Trial magazine and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal and he has frequently been invited to serve as a speaker on panels discussing various areas of personal injury law.

David joined SUGARMAN as an associate after graduating law school in 2003 and became a principal of the firm in 2011. He is proud to have spent his entire career in the collaborative and client-focused environment at SUGARMAN

Working with David on a medical malpractice matter

While spending many of his formative years focusing on product liability cases, David McCormack fostered his technical and analytical approach to developing cases from the moment of the first client contact up through the time of trial. That approach has served his clients well for almost two decades. David brings his dedication to helping his clients to every case, no matter the size or subject…

Who David represents

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Boston University School of Law

    — · 2003

  • Providence College

    B.A. · 2000

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • Massachusetts, Unite

    2004 · ACTIVE

  • Massachusetts

    2003 · ACTIVE

David studied at — in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Providence College.

Law school and academic background

David completed — in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Providence College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

David has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Massachusetts Super Lawyers", Law and Politics, 2013 to present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Rising Stars", Law and Politics, 2008-2012

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Panelist, "Premises Liability: Strategies and Recent Developments", Boston Bar Association, 2009

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

David P. McCormack's office in Boston

David's primary office is at 31 St. James Avenue, 10th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Sugarman and Sugarman PC

31 St. James Avenue, 10th Floor

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

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Hiring guide

How to hire David P. McCormack — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David P. McCormack

  • How much does it cost to hire David for a medical malpractice case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

  • How long do medical malpractice cases in Massachusetts typically take?

    Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can David take my case if I'm outside Boston?

    David is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

    David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Medical Malpractice attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts

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