David R. Sobel

David R. SobelDavid R. SobelDavid R. Sobel

Trusted Mediator for

Malpractice and

Personal Injury Cases.

(318) 769-9567

David R. Sobel

David R. SobelDavid R. SobelDavid R. Sobel

Trusted Mediator for

Malpractice and

Personal Injury Cases.

(318) 769-9567

DAVID R. SOBEL of Alexandria mediates Professional Liability (Medical Malpractice) and PI cases.

Former Litigator, Now Exclusively a Mediator:

David R. Sobel, a Louisiana-licensed attorney based in Alexandria, conducts mediations statewide. Plaintiffs and defense attorneys who had previously litigated with David were the first to retain him to mediate their malpractice and personal injury cases. They sought a mediator who -through extensive trial experience- understands the nuances of these complex claims from both legal and tactical perspectives. Thereafter, his mediation practice expanded. He has successfully mediated a range of claims outside the realm of professional liability, such as a premises liability claim originating on an Indian reservation.


David devotes his practice exclusively to serving as a mediator. His litigation practice had substantially focused on defending professional liability and malpractice claims brought against healthcare providers, as well as attorneys, accountants, and architects. Additionally, he mediated or tried cases involving premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, and land expropriation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.


After graduating from law school in 1986, David practiced at Provosty, Sadler, deLaunay, Fiorenza & Sobel for 30 years. He became the firm's first new named partner since 1969 and served as firm president. In 2016, he joined Faircloth Melton Sobel & Bash, LLC as a named partner and practiced there until retiring from litigation in 2024.


In January 2025, David was appointed as an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University School of Law, where he teaches Trial Advocacy/Litigation.

Recognitions and Affiliations:

Recognitions and Affiliations:

Recognitions and Affiliations:

  • Super Lawyers - Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
  • AV Rated Martindale Hubbell (Litigation and Mediation)
  • Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of Louisiana State Bar Association 
  • Charter Fellow, Louisiana Bar Foundation
  • Tulane Law School Merit Scholar
  • Managing Editor, The Bench, 1985-1986
  • Bovenaan Award
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Phi Alpha Theta

Publications:

Recognitions and Affiliations:

Recognitions and Affiliations:

  • “Scheduled for a Deposition?,” An Insurance and Claims Overview for LAMMICO Health Care Practitioners (LAMMICO 2009)
  • "Medical Malpractice” Magill’s Legal Guide (M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2000)
  • "Jury Trials,” Civil Rights (M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 1998)
  • “Freedom of Information Act,” Censorship (Salem Press, 1997)
  • “Products Liability,” American Justice (Salem Press, 1996)
  • David is an award-winning playwright whose plays have been produced by professional and community theater companies throughout the United States. 

Education:

Courts/Licensure:

Courts/Licensure:

  • 1986, Juris Doctorate from Tulane Law School
  • 1983, B.A. from Hofstra University (English Literature)

Courts/Licensure:

Courts/Licensure:

Courts/Licensure:

  • Louisiana- all State and Federal Courts
  • Texas (inactive)
  • United States Supreme Court

Super Lawyer verifies excellence in medical malpractice, professional liability & PI mediation.

Super Lawyers

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Martindale-Hubble

  David has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2009. He is selected in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) practice area. No more than 5% of attorneys in each state are selected as Super Lawyers. This selection process recognizes the most accomplished attorneys in the United States.    

MH's AV rating verifies respect of peers in medical malpractice and professional liability cases.

Martindale-Hubble

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Martindale-Hubble

 David has been rated AV every year since 2002, which is the highest peer review rating. Less than 5% of attorneys achieve a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating. The AV rating signifies that a lawyer is recognized for high legal ability and ethical standards by their peers.    

NBTA cert fosters mediating medical malpractice, professional liability & personal injury claims

National Board of Trial Advocacy

National Board of Trial Advocacy

National Board of Trial Advocacy

 David has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law since 2013. Only about 2% of lawyers receive board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).  David's trials included medical malpractice, professional liability, premises liability, products liability, and motor vehicle accident claims. 

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