David D. Ward - Raleigh, NC
Attorney at Cranfill Sumner
Medical Malpractice & Professional Negligence Lawyers in Raleigh, NC
5420 Wade Park Boulevard #300 Raleigh, NC 27607
Raleigh Medical Malpractice & Professional Negligence Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice & Professional Negligence
- Negligence
Attorney Information
Overview
David began his litigation career in 1975 and developed valuable trial experience as an Assistant District Attorney in Wake County while honing his trial skills prosecuting criminal cases. After four years in criminal court, David transferred his law practice to civil court, and for the last 25 years his practice has been exclusively devoted to the defense of medical malpractice actions.
David comes from a medical family. His father is a general surgeon and both his brother and uncle are internists. David represents physicians, nurses, large teaching hospitals, small community hospitals, outpatient surgical facilities and other healthcare providers. David handles cases in both Federal and State courts.
David was elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He also maintains an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell, the most prestigious peer review rating which recognizes attorneys who have reached the highest levels of skill and integrity. He has been listed in the publications "The Best Lawyers in America®" and "North Carolina Super Lawyers®" multiple times.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- "North Carolina Super Lawyers®", 2007 - 2008
- "Best Lawyers in America®", Areas of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation, 2006
- "Best Lawyers in America®", Areas of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation, 2008
Education
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Legal Education
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Wake Forest University School of Law,
Winston Salem,
North Carolina, 1975
J.D.
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Wake Forest University School of Law,
Winston Salem,
North Carolina, 1975
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Non Legal Education
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Wake Forest University, 1972
B.A.
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Wake Forest University, 1972
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Active Member - Christ Episcopal Church
- Member - Wake Forest Parents Council
- Member - Kanuga Conference Center Board of Visitors
- Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteer - Wake Relief
- Active in various non-profit organizations
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 1975
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association (Member)
- Wake County Bar Association (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Member)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (Member)
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Contact
5420 Wade Park Boulevard
#300
Raleigh, NC 27607
Fax: (919) 863-3428
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.cshlaw.com/
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