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 Defended manufacturer of generic antibiotic in strict liability action alleging that drug caused a serious allergic reaction. (2010) Managed complex electronic and paper discovery process for litigation involving Louisiana Pacific building products. (2007) Achieved favorable settlement in trademark infringement case for Oregon landmark restaurant. (D. Or. 2007) Managed all aspects of new product launch for Vulcan Inc.'s Flip Start computer including labels, warnings, and supply chain contracts. (2007) 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. (D. Or. 2006) Repelled hostile takeover and ouster attempt by out-of-state investors on behalf of Oregon chocolate company owned by Jon Stocking Enterprises. (D. Or. 2006) 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 | |