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Toxic Torts

PDP has represented defendants in the asbestos litigation for more than two decades and we are intimately familiar with all aspects of these claims. We are conversant with the workings of the consolidated asbestos dockets in each of the states in which we practice and frequently act as lead counsel.

Municipal Law

Our firm has defended a wide variety of suits arising out of actions taken by public employees and elected officials, including selectmen, mayors, building inspectors, members of zoning commissions, police officers and teachers in the course of the execution of their duties

Product Liability

PDP has substantial trial experience in product liability cases. Damages tried include the entire personal-injury spectrum, wrongful death, disembowelment, personal injury and property damage, including both compensatory and punitive-damage claims.

Civil Rights

We defend public employees and public officials against claims of discrimination and violations of civil rights, allegations of false arrest, and use of excessive force.

Insurance Coverage

We are well-versed in the interpretation and application of liability insurance policies under state and federal law. Our familiarity with insurance policy norms and standards allows us to provide robust protection to clients in all aspects of their coverage disputes.

School & Education

We defend school districts, elected and appointed officers, and school employees in actions arising out of the performance of their public duties, including student discipline, school liability and employment claims.

Employment Law

Our broad scope of litigation experience also provides hard-won perspective for advising clients how to avoid litigation by adopting appropriate employment practices and risk management procedures.

Labor & Employment Counsel

Our Labor and Employment Law practice at PDP represents the municipal, business and insurance communities in all facets of employment and workplace issues, from employment practices liability defense to traditional management-labor matters

Appellate

PDP's appellate attorneys are critical strategic components to our firm's success in civil litigation and insurance coverage proceedings. Their intimate involvement in all facets of the case strengthens the last line of defense.

Business & Commercial Litigation

We have significant experience in prosecuting and defending a broad range of business and commercial litigation. Our aggressive preparation and investigation tactics are at the core of creating positive results for business and commercial clients at dispositive motions, mediation, and trials.

National Coordinating Counsel

PDP provides coordinating counsel services to organizations.

General Litigation

PDP attorneys have extensive trial court experience and success in civil litigation lawsuits. We have skill in handling a wide variety of general litigation.

Environmental & Natural Resources

Environmental & natural resources lawyers guiding clients in compliance, Superfund cleanup, enforcement defense, CERCLA litigation, and water‑rights solutions.

Construction Law

Construction litigation for developers, contractors, subs & manufacturers: structural, mold, water intrusion, EIFS, coverage disputes & proven trial strategies.

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Mediation

Judge Davis offers skilled mediation services, creating a respectful environment where parties can reach mutually agreeable solutions with his expert guidance and insight.

Arbitration

Arbitration with Judge Davis through the American Arbitration Association (AAA) provides a flexible, efficient approach to dispute resolution. His impartiality and experience ensure fair, timely awards in complex cases.

Neutral Case Analysis

Gain objective insight with Judge Davis’s neutral analysis, offering an informed assessment of case strengths, legal strategy, and settlement options for optimal dispute resolution.

Legal Consulting

Judge Davis delivers comprehensive legal consulting, drawing on his judicial and litigation experience to support clients in trial preparation, strategy, and persuasive argument development.

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Hon. Brian A. Davis (Ret.) is an experienced civil litigator who was appointed in 2013 to the Massachusetts Superior Court, where he served as an Associate Justice for over eleven years.

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