David P. Clark
Esq.
Attorney Bio
David P. Clark, Esquire joined Lehman Pastino as a junior equity partner. Mr. Clark graduated from Temple University in 1988 and then went on to earn his M.B.A from Villanova University and his Juris Doctorate from the Widener University School of Law. Mr. Clark began his career by working for some of the largest brokerage and investment banking firms on Wall Street. In 2000, Mr. Clark left the financial world and moved to Chester County in order to practice law as a prosecutor in the Office of the District Attorney. After five years as an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Clark started a private law practice focusing almost exclusively on criminal defense.
Mr. Clark’s experience defending individuals accused of criminal offenses in both the State and Federal Court system is vast and comprehensive. With over fifty (50) jury trials and dozens of bench trials, he has successfully defended numerous clients charged with serious felony criminal offenses. Mr. Clark is a State death penalty certified attorney and has experience defending individuals charged with capital murder.
On a daily basis, Mr. Clark appears both in State and Federal courts defending individuals charged with offenses ranging from murder to summary traffic violations. Mr. Clark has also served as legal counsel on cases that have attracted National attention. He has been interviewed by numerous print and television reporters as well as television news programs such as Dateline ABC and the Nancy Grace show. Furthermore he has served as a consultant for local television outlets providing insight into both the law and defenses related to criminal matters.
David adds his criminal defense experience to the firm and also involves himself with all other areas of legal practice. Being a seasoned trial attorney, he joined our other skilled litigators to make Lehman Pastino an even stronger legal presence in the area and will now allow the firm to expand the services we provide to all our clients.
Areas of Expertise
- Auto Accident
- Brain Injury
- Civil Litigation
Accolades
- Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia
Education
- M.B.A. at Villanova University
- J.D. Widener University
- Temple University