David A. Bowling
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Bowling Law Firm
Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Louisiana since: 1983
Education: Tulane University Law School
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The Bowling Law Firm
1615 Poydras StreetSuite 1050
New Orleans, LA 70112 Visit website
An attorney at The Bowling Law Firm, APLC, located in New Orleans, LA but also located in Gulfport, Mississippi, David A. Bowling provides legal representation to individuals in a wide range of complex civil matters. His practice encompasses personal injury litigation, with a focus on medical malpractice, hospital negligence and wrongful death claims, as well as cases involving motor vehicle and trucking accidents, premises liability and product liability. He also handles matters arising under admiralty and maritime law, including claims under the Jones Act, and represents clients in cases involving the Federal Employers’ Liability Act.
Mr. Bowling has handled a variety of high-stakes cases involving serious injuries and complex liability issues. His approach emphasizes thorough case preparation, detailed investigation and a commitment to advocating for clients who have been harmed due to negligence or misconduct. Recognized for his contributions to the legal career, he has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Bowling has developed experience across multiple jurisdictions, allowing him to effectively advocate for clients in both state and federal courts. He is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as before the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and several U.S. District Courts in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Mr. Bowling obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, graduating cum laude, from Millsaps College in 1980. He went on to attend Tulane University Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1983. In that same year, he was admitted to the Louisiana bar.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Bowling maintains active involvement in professional organizations. He is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates, as well as the Louisiana Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar Association, the Louisiana Association for Justice and the New Orleans Bar Association.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1983, Louisiana
Professional Webpage: https://www.lawbowling.com/david-a-bowling/
Bar / Professional Activity
- American College of Trial Lawyers, 2022
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Louisiana Association of Justice
- Mississippi, 1998
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- Mississippi Bar Association
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Louisiana, 1983
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi
- Louisiana Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $1,800,000 - 2022 Hip injuries from Physical Therapy malpractice.
- $1.25 million - 2023 Failure to timely diagnose pediatric tumor, 2023
- $2.25 million - 2024 Esophageal repair leak failure , 2024
- $2.5 million - 2023 Failure to diagnose hydrocephalus, 2023
- $795,000 - 2023 Delay in diagnosing and treating a stroke
- $950,000 - 2021 Failure to address high blood pressure following child birth resulting in brain bleed
- $6.4 million - 2014 Pharmacy error resulting in brain injury
- $1,830,236.95 - 2020 Failure to diagnose spinal epidural abscess
- $3.025 million - 2012 Inadequate vehicle repair resulting in rollover accident and spinal cord injury
- $2.5 million - 2020 Failure to diagnose cancer
- $1.810 million - 2019 Failure to diagnose spinal epidural abscess
- $1.25 million - 2012 Failure to timely treat in the emergency department resulting in myocardial infarction
- $1.1 million - 2014 Failure to provide proper nursing care resulting in decubitus ulcers
- $1.085 million - 2017 Failure to diagnose infection resulting in amputations
- $575,000.00 - 2020 Misdiagnosis pediatric infection
Representative Clients
- Brentwood Acquisition-Shreveport, Inc. d/b/a Brentwood Hospital
- Universal Health Services, Inc.
- River Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Licensed in Louisiana, 1983
- Licensed in Mississippi, 1998
Pro bono / Community Service
- Handles referrals from New Orleans Pro Bono Project
Educational Background
- Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi, B.A, Cum Laude, Major: Philosophy, 1980
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Webcast, December 16, 2020, Speaker, Medical Malpractice 2021, 2021
- Advanced Jury Selection Strategies, Speaker, 2023
- Moderated a discussion between six Civil Court Judges. , Moderator, Louisiana Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice, 2023
- Guest speaker at Representation of Physicians Health Law Course - Presented overview of Louisiana Law of Medical Malpractice., Guest speaker at Representation of Physicians Health Law Course, Tulane University Law School, 2024
- Legislative, Case Law, and Regulatory Trends and Developments, Legislative, Case Law, and Regulatory Trends and Developments, 2018
- Effective Use of Themes, Effective Use of Themes, 2018
- Deposing and Cross-Examining Difficult Doctors, Speaker, Deposing and Cross-Examining Difficult Doctors, 2023
- Advanced Jury Selection Strategies, Speaker, Advanced Jury Selection Strategies, 2023
- Webinar 2021, Speaker, Killer Questions to Ask in Different Types of Medical Malpractice Cases, 2021
- Webinar 2021, Speaker, Cross Examination Strategy, 2021
- Webinar 2021, Speaker, Building your Civil Trial Skills, 2021
- Webinar 2021, Speaker, Conducting Voir Dire and Jury Selection, 2021
- Webinar, April 22, 2022, Speaker, Medical Malpractice: Jury Selection and Trial Tactics, 2022
- Live Online Seminar, October 22, 2021, Speaker, Litigating Civil Cases in Louisiana From Start to Finish, 2021
- Webinar, September 7, 2021, Speaker, Medical Malpractice: Doctor Depositions and Cross-Examination, 2021
- New Orleans, Louisiana, December 18, 2019, Speaker, "Getting the Best Out of Witness Examination" at "Civil Trial From Start to Finish", National Business Institute
- New Orleans, Louisiana, December 18, 2019, Speaker, "Skillful Use of Objections from Jury Selection to Closing Argument" at "Civil Trial From Start to Finish" seminar, National Business Institute
- Kenner, Louisiana, December 19, 2018, Speaker, "Navigating Through the Medical Malpractice Trial" at "Medical Malpractice from Start to Finish" seminar, National Business Institute
- New Orleans, Louisiana, December 13, 2018, Speaker, "Upholding Ethical Standards in Wrongful Death Cases" at "Wrongful Death Litigation: Start-to-Finish" seminar, National Business Institute
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 13, 2017, Speaker , Moderator/Round Table Discussion Panelist, "Shoulder Injuries" and for "Knee Injuries" and Roundtable Discussion Panelist at "Injury Claims: Anatomy & Physiology Made Simple" seminar, National Business Institute
- New Orleans, Louisiana, September 30, 2016, Speaker, "Proving Exacerbation of Pre-Existing Injuries and Conditions" at "Proving Pain, Suffering and More in Personal Injuriy Litigation" seminar, National Business Institute
- New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26, 2017, Speaker, "Legal Ethics" and "Negotiating and Litigating the Damages" at "Damages in Personal Injury" seminar, National Business Institute
- New Orleans, Louisiana, June 28, 2018, Speaker, "Personal Injury Trials in a Nutshell" at "Personal Injury from A to Z" seminar, National Business Institute
- New Orleans, Louisiana, June 27, 2018, Speaker, "Legislative, Case Law and Regulatory Trends and Developments" at "Personal Injury from A to Z" seminar, National Business Institute
- Speaker, "Use of Expert Witnesses" at "Advanced Medical Malpractice" seminar
Honors
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2022
- Professor Ferdinand Stone, Highest Grade Torts, Tulane Law School, 1983
- 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation, 2020
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Judicial Rating, 2020
- Martindale-Hubbell A-V Preeminent Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell’s Highest A-V Rating
- Inducted as Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocacy
Industry Groups
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Office location for David A. Bowling
1615 Poydras Street
Suite 1050
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-586-5200
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026