Admitted to Practice | Oregon, 1994 | | U.S. District Court District of Oregon | | U.S. District Court Western District of Washington | | Washington, 2005 | | U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit |
| David Rocker focuses on products liability litigation and client counseling, working on behalf of defendants and plaintiffs in litigation and regulatory affairs. He has handled commercial loss, property damage, breach of warranty, wrongful death and tainted food and drugs cases. David has extensive experience managing hazard reporting, as well as voluntary and involuntary recalls for a variety of foreign and domestic manufacturing companies. He also practices domestic and international complex commercial litigation. Selected Experience Watson Pharmaceuticals Ongoing David Rocker is currently representing Watson Pharmaceuticals in a strict liability and negligence case alleging the defendant’s generic antibiotic caused a serious allergic reaction in the plaintiff. Louisiana Pacific 2007 Managed complex electronic and paper discovery process for litigation involving Louisiana Pacific building products. Newport Pacific Corp. 2007 Achieved favorable settlement in trademark infringement case for Oregon landmark restaurant. 2007 Managed all aspects of new product launch for Vulcan Inc.'s Flip Start computer including labels, warnings, and supply chain contracts. ISITE Design 2006 Represented client in a "bet the company" complex commercial matter. Jury returned a verdict for our client on all counter-claims against plaintiff and on all but one claim resulting in a net-positive judgment in client's favor. Jon Stocking Enterprises 2006 Repelled hostile takeover and ouster attempt by out-of-state investors on behalf of Oregon chocolate company. Dryvit Systems, Inc., and Sto Corp. Davis Wright represented Dryvit Systems, Inc., and Sto Corp. in the Pacific Northwest in a series of lawsuits related to alleged defects in the exterior insulation and finish cladding systems (commonly known as EIFS) manufactured and sold by these companies. Additional Qualifications Professional and Community Activities
- Chair, Products Liability Section, Oregon State Bar, 2009
- Products Liability Steering Committee, 2008; Chair, Building Products Litigation Committee, 2008; Chair, Young Lawyers Committee, 2006 – Defense Research Institute
- Vice Chair, Commercial Litigation, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, 2008
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Professional Recognition
- Selected to “Oregon Super Lawyers,” Law & Politics, 2007
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Education J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 1994 B.A., University of Oregon, 1986 | |