David
Sugden

As a former NCAA Division I athlete, David Sugden values preparation, focused practice, and mastery. He also understands that trials are a team sport. Because Mr. Sugden is often brought into cases on the eve of trial, he understands the importance of collaboration, working hand-in-hand with legal teams to develop the trial strategy and execute it with precision. With a focus on delivering an outstanding and compelling presentation for the judge and jury, Mr. Sugden works with the team and witnesses in an in-house mock courtroom to prepare in conditions that replicate the actual trial.

Similar to how a doctor specializing in clinical practice will bring in a surgeon when needed, David Sugden’s practice is devoted to trials. Litigation can last years and more than 95% of cases settle. As a result, there are expert litigators who simply lack the experience or expertise to present a case to a jury. Mr. Sugden thrives working with counsel during the trial phase of the case—from jury selection through closing argument. Mr. Sugden has won several seven- and eight- figure jury verdicts and judgments for plaintiffs and has successfully defended several high-stakes cases. Licensed in California, New York, and Texas, Mr. Sugden has served as lead counsel throughout the country. Mr. Sugden’s trial practice includes a variety of claims, including intellectual property, employment, harassment, discrimination, environment, tort, contract, and defamation.

Mr. Sugden and his team have developed a system to efficiently and effectively get up to speed and present cases to juries. Preparation involves, not just mastering the facts and the evidence, but ensuring the trial theme is persuasively communicated to the jury at every stage of the case. Several tools are used to accomplish these objectives: