David Short

David Short, counsel at LL Law Firm, focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, financial fraud, and government contract disputes. He brings a diverse background in trial and appellate practice, with experience spanning federal courts, private practice, and public interest work.

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Before joining LL Law Firm, David was an Associate at an international litigation boutique in Washington, D.C., where he took and defended depositions, argued motions in court, and developed litigation strategies in cases involving commercial and government contract fraud. He managed case teams and maintained direct engagement with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel throughout the litigation process.

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Prior to that, David served as a Senior Associate at a prominent regional firm in New York, handling all stages of litigation, from briefing and oral argument to discovery and depositions, and participated in internal investigations for financial and educational institutions.

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David also served as a Staff Attorney in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, where he drafted legal memoranda and helped prepare more than 100 orders in civil and criminal appellate cases. He previously held a judicial fellowship with the Hon. Louise Flanagan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, where he worked on matters involving ERISA, the False Claims Act, and white-collar crime.

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David earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia Law School, where he participated in Lile Moot Court and was the Article Development Editor of the Virginia Environmental Law Journal.

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