David L. Feinberg
Partner
Washington, DC
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+1 202.344.8278
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+1 202.344.8300
David has defended some of the United States' largest companies against government investigations and litigation alleging environmental harm, consumer harm, or cybersecurity deficiencies. He also oversees internal investigations, and provides ongoing counsel to businesses on a wide range of issues.
David is active in Venable's recruiting efforts, and previously supervised the firm’s summer associate program.
Experience
Experience
Representative Matters
- Obtained multi-million-dollar settlements, including a substantial portion of attorneys' fees, for clients whose metropolitan Washington, DC area properties were harmed by neighboring construction
- Obtained a $3.93 million judgment for payment of attorneys' fees arising from construction defect litigation
- Defended Fortune-listed companies against FTC and CFPB investigations and litigation, including persuading the agency not to take enforcement action
- Defended one of the leading agribusiness companies in a Clean Water Act citizen lawsuit
- Defended a leading manufacturer of farm equipment against allegations of environmental violations
- Represented a party in an Endangered Species Act multidistrict litigation concerning the polar bear
- Conducted multiple internal investigations, some of which involved allegations of potential environmental violations
Insights
Insights
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- J.D. University of Virginia School of Law 2006
- Dillard Fellow
- Editorial Board, Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law
- Editorial Board, Virginia Law and Business Review
- Captain, ATLA Trial Advocacy Team
- M.T.S. Emory University 2003
- Master of Theological Studies Scholarship
- A.B. Bowdoin College 1999
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia 2008
- Maryland 2007
- Massachusetts 2007
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court of the District of Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Clerk Experience
- Honorable Benson E. Legg U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Recognition
Recognition
- Recognized in Washington DC Super Lawyers Rising Stars Edition, Business Litigation, 2014 - 2017
- Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year award, 2011
Community
Community
Pro Bono
- Maintains an active pro bono practice
Volunteerism
- Former team leader and corps member, AmeriCorps NCCC
Personal Activities
- Masters-level athlete in the CrossFit Open and other CrossFit competitions