Biography
David Finegold is the Senior Litigation Associate Attorney at Bighorn Law, where he represents clients in high-stakes personal injury cases with a proven track record of success in and out of the courtroom. A U.S. Army veteran, David brings discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking to every case he handles.
Since beginning his legal career, David has successfully handled over 300 cases in both State and Federal Court, including complex matters involving motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, dog attacks, negligent security, and victims of crime. He is known for his meticulous trial preparation, courtroom presence, and relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients. David is the go-to attorney for complex cases that require careful strategy, outside-the-box thinking, and aggressive representation.
In December 2023, David tried his first jury trial—solo—against Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. Despite a pretrial offer of $30,000, the jury returned a verdict of $217,840, with the total award reaching $359,563.17 after attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest. Just eight months later, in August 2024, David secured a $13.2 million jury verdict in a disputed red light motor vehicle collision case. After post-trial awards, the total judgment amounted to $19.96 million.
David has twice been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list in 2023 and 2024, a recognition of his excellence in trial advocacy and outstanding results for his clients.
Before beginning his legal career, David served six years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Baghdad, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After returning home, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and later his Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School. While in law school, he served as President of the Veteran Student Law Association, led the Veteran Legal Clinic, and helped provide legal services to over 3,000 homeless and indigent veterans through the Arizona Veteran Stand-Down Event.
When he’s not in the courtroom, David enjoys traveling, fishing with his family, and cheering on the Vegas Golden Knights.