TRIAL LAWYER

David Fried

Founding Partner
Catastrophic Injury & Complex Litigation

Areas of Focus

    • Personal Injury

    • Medical Malpractice

    • Catastrophic Injury

    • Spinal Injuries

    • Traumatic Brain Injuries

    • Auto Wrecks

    • Trucking Wrecks

    • Motorcycle Injuries

    • Bicycle Wrecks

    • Road Defects

    • Defective and Dangerous Premises

    • Inadequate Security

    • Sexual Assault

    • Police Misconduct (Eighth Amendment)

    • Deliberate Indifference Cases for Prison Detainees

    • School / Student Abuse

    • Workplace Discrimination

    • Individual and Class Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Wage & Overtime Disputes

    • Intellectual Property & Contract Disputes

About David

David Fried is a trial lawyer who represents injured individuals, families, and businesses in high-stakes litigation. His practice centers on catastrophic injury and wrongful conduct cases, including medical malpractice, trucking, motorcycle and motor vehicle collisions, defective and dangerous premises, inadequate security, sexual assault, police misconduct, and school or student abuse. David also represents individuals and businesses in complex workplace and commercial disputes, including wage and hour collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act, workplace discrimination, intellectual property theft, and contract disputes. Before founding Fried Bonder White, David spent years on the defense side at prominent national firms, representing corporations and insurers in employment and injury litigation. That experience gives him a strategic advantage in anticipating defenses and positioning cases for meaningful resolution. As lead counsel and co-counsel, David and the firm have recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients through trials, mediations, and settlements

    • Juris Doctor, Emory University School of Law, 1995

    • B.A., Political Science (Minor in Business), Binghamton University

    • Admitted to practice in all GA State, Superior and Federal Courts.

  • Since 2005, David has been Identified by Law & Politics and the publishers of Atlanta Magazine as Georgia’s Legal Elite and consistently named among Georgia’s Super Lawyers. He is a regularly invited guest speaker for legal seminars, web and podcasts.

    • State Bar of Georgia

    • Atlanta Bar Association

    • American Association for Justice

    • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

    • Lawyers Club of Atlanta

  • David’s approach is grounded in preparation, credibility, and persistence. He believes effective advocacy requires more than technical expertise, it demands empathy for clients, command of complex facts, and the willingness to take cases to trial when necessary.

    Having practiced on both sides of the courtroom, David focuses on building leverage early, telling compelling client stories, and positioning cases for maximum impact, whether through negotiation or litigation.

Client TEstimonials

Notes from our community.

Real testimonials from real people who've experienced the impact of our work.

Excellent representation! I was represented by David Fried twenty- seven years ago. At that time he worked for Fain, Major, and Wiley. I never forgot his name. Now that he is working on the other side of the table, I will be sure to send potential clients his way. Thank you, Mr. Fried.
— Kimberley Miller
I am forever grateful for the team that represented me at Fried Bonder White. It was an incredibly stressful and unnerving time after my accident, and they streamline the process so that I could focus on healing rather than sorting out legal matters. Any question or concern that I had they answered immediately and put my mind at ease. They genuinely care about their clients, and go above and beyond to make you feel comforted and secure. They are the only team I will ever recommend and I am utterly impressed with her level of service.
— Sophie Naneix
Had a really great experience with Fried & Bonder. Although my case was small, they were really attentive and patient with me and treated me like I was a genuinely valued client. In the event that I need to find an attorney again, I will be using Fried & Bonder.
— Taylor Smith