Source: https://www.peabodyarnold.com/attorney/allen-n-david/
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 20:41:24+00:00

Document:
Allen’s civil litigation trial practice focuses on the defense of professional liability claims. He represents lawyers and law firms in malpractice and disciplinary cases, as well as accountants, brokers, directors and officers, and other professionals. Professionals faced with a malpractice claim rely on Allen for an efficient and discreet resolution of the claim on the best terms possible. An accomplished and respected trial lawyer, Allen approaches every case as an intellectual challenge. With a reputation for insightful legal analysis, clients turn to Allen for his ability to unravel highly complex issues to determine the most efficient strategy for the resolution of the client’s problem. Clients appreciate his composed, focused manner.
Allen also has an active insurance coverage practice, representing insurers in coverage litigation. In addition to his trial experience, Allen has significant appellate experience in both state and federal courts.
From 2011-2016, Allen served as Peabody & Arnold’s managing partner.
Clark v. Rowe, 428 Mass. 339 (1998)(established that comparative negligence is a defense to a claim of legal malpractice).
McCann v. Davis, Malm & D’Agostine, 423 Mass. 558 (1996)(established that an attorney’s conflict of interest, or other violation of an ethical rule, does not constitute actionable malpractice unless the violation is causally related to the plaintiff’s claim).
Poly v. Moylan, 423 Mass. 141 (1996), cert. denied, 519 U.S. 956 (1997)(plaintiff in a legal malpractice case is not entitled to a presumption that a judgment in an underlying case would have been collectible).
Krepps v. WolfBlock, LLP, 78 Mass. App. Ct. 1103 (2010)(legal malpractice).
One to One Interactive LLC v. Landrith, 76 Mass. App. Ct. 142 (2010)(directors and officers liability).
Cumis Ins. Soc., Inc. v. BJs Wholesale Club, Inc., 455 Mass. 458 (2009)(computer security breach).
Allen studied music and piano, a pursuit he took up in his 40s on the assumption that if he didn’t do it then, he never would.

References: v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v. 
 v.