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David J. Cooner
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David J. Cooner

Partner

973.639.6971
Newark
dcooner@mccarter.com

David Cooner “takes a very smart, intellectual approach to cases and is very effective,” according to interviewees. —Chambers USA

David Cooner handles civil litigation with a particular focus on the defense of product liability cases involving medical product manufacturers, pharmaceutical and chemical companies, and makers of consumer products. He also represents labs, healthcare organizations and other business entities in commercial disputes and consumer class actions, and counsels such clients with regard to litigation management and risk avoidance.

David has tried product liability, premises liability and commercial cases, and has argued cases before the trial and intermediate courts in several states. He has been counsel of record in almost two dozen reported decisions. He often serves as national product liability counsel with regard to product lines for clients in the medical device, consumer product and chemical industries.

In that capacity, David has represented numerous medical product manufacturers in state and federal courts throughout the country, defending claims involving a wide array of surgical tools, diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices, implants and durable medical equipment. He has also handled cases involving a variety of prescription pharmaceuticals including analgesics, antidepressants, contraceptives, synthetic hormones and antibiotics. He has defended individual cases and served on teams that have managed and handled national, regional and class action litigations concerning prescription medicines and devices.

David has served as counsel in a variety of other class action litigations, including consumer fraud cases related to the design, pricing, recall, etc. of various consumer products as well as class action defense work for leasing and food service companies.

His work outside of the life sciences industry also includes serving as counsel for manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and polymers, laboratory and chemical processing equipment, school buses and luxury motor coaches, and exercise and rehabilitation equipment, among other products.

David regularly speaks on topics of relevance to product manufacturers and has authored several publications that address legal issues in pharmaceutical, medical device and other product liability cases, including with regard to the admissibility of scientific evidence.

Highlights

Recognitions

Chambers USA, Litigation: Products Liability, 2012–2019
Chambers USA, Litigation: Products Liability, 2012–2019
The Best Lawyers in America, 2019–2020
The Best Lawyers in America, 2019–2020
New Jersey Super Lawyer, 2006–2019
New Jersey Super Lawyer, 2006–2019
Medmarc Defense Attorney of the Year, 2003
Medmarc Defense Attorney of the Year, 2003
David Cooner “takes a very smart, intellectual approach to cases and is very effective,” according to interviewees.–Chambers USA
David Cooner wins high praise from market sources, who describe him as a “wonderful attorney who is very smart.”–Chambers USA
The “knowledgeable and skilled” David Cooner handles product liability litigation matters. Sources particularly value his ability to “work efficiently and keep costs to a minimum.”–Chambers USA

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Services

Products Liability, Mass Torts & Consumer Class Actions
Class Action & Multidistrict Litigation
Appellate
Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law JD, 1989
Villanova University BA, 1985

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

U.S. District CourtDistrict of New JerseyU.S. District CourtEastern District of MichiganU.S. District CourtMiddle and Eastern Districts of PennsylvaniaU.S. Court of AppealsThird Circuit

Memberships & Affiliations

American Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Federal Bar Association

New Jersey State Bar Association

Insights Awards Trophy
News|Recognition
McCarter Named the Sole Band 1 Product Liability Practice in New Jersey
Chambers USA Guide to Leading Lawyers
05.01.2019
Insights Publication Magazine Stack
News|Recognition
New Jersey Law Journal for Litigation Department of the Year Winner
6.5.2017
Insights Awards Trophies
News|Recognition
Newark Products Group Receives Litigation Department of the Year Award
4.24.2017
Insights Speaking Hand
Events|Speaking Engagement
Can We Talk? Ethical Issues Involving In-House Corporate Counsel and the Attorney-Client Privilege
Association of Corporate Counsel - Greater Philadelphia
7.14.2016
Media item displaying Chambers USA 2016 Recognizes McCarter As Sole Band 1 Product Liability Practice In New Jersey
News|Recognition
Chambers USA 2016 Recognizes McCarter As Sole Band 1 Product Liability Practice In New Jersey
Chambers USA
5.27.2016
Insights Awards Stars
News|Recognition
McCarter Litigation Group Finalists for General Litigation Department of the Year
New Jersey Law Journal
5.21.2015
Insights Awards Trophy
News|Recognition
Newark Products Group Receives Litigation Department of the Year Award
New Jersey Law Journal
4.7.2014
Insights Publication Magazine Corner
Publications|Article
The Legal Issues of the 3DP/AM Revolution
1.10.2014
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