About

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

David Hughes Harris is a graduate of American University (B.A. 1991).  During his undergraduate years, David served as an Intern in the United States Senate and thereafter as a Research Assistant in the United Kingdom’s House of Commons.

After graduating, but before law school, David used his Certificate in Campaign Management as Field Director for the successful congressional campaign of James Greenwood, defeating a 14 year incumbent.

Attorney David Harris received his law degree from American University, Washington College of Law (J.D. 1995).  In law school, David was Co-Chair of the National Moot Court Team and Lead Oral Advocate in the National Moot Court Competition.

David has practiced in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida before State and Federal courts.  He has been continuous law practice since 1995.

As a consumer justice attorney and trial lawyer, David has had significant advocacy experience in both the public sector as an Assistant Public Defender (in Sarasota and Bradenton) and in private practice representing consumers.  He has tried cases to judges, juries and arbitrators.

The Harris Law Firm currently handles civil litigation and trial matters on behalf of consumers, with an emphasis on serious personal injury and wrongful death.  He handles cases throughout Southwest Florida and beyond, always striving to honor his roots and the tradition of the “Philadelphia Lawyer.”

BAR ADMISSIONS

• State of Florida
• United States District Court, Middle District
• United States District Court, Northern District
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• United States District Court, Eastern District
• State of New Jersey
• United States District Court, District for New Jersey
• District of Columbia
• United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

BAR ASSOCIATIONS & LEGAL SOCIETIES

• The Florida Bar
• • Appointed: Consumer Protection Law Committee
• Florida Justice Association
• American Association for Justice
• • Member: Section on Toxic, Environmental, and Pharmaceutical Torts
  • Member: Section on Professional Liability
  • Member: Section on Products Liability
• Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
• Pennsylvania Justice Association
• Lee County Bar Association
• Southwest Florida Justice Association
• Christian Trial Lawyers Association
• American Inns of Court, Calusa Chapter
• • Elected Barrister 2008
• Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, 2009
• Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Of Counsel

Joseph Campoli, of Joseph Campoli, P.A., graduated from Adrian College in 1992, and received his law degree from Ohio Northern University Law School in 1995 (J.D. 1995).

He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996.  Committed to public service, Joe served as an Assistant Public Defender in the 12th Judicial Circuit from 1996-1999, during which time he tried numerous cases to juries.

In private practice, Joe has been committed to consumers, handling personal injury matters as well as criminal defense. Of course, he continues to try cases to judges and juries.

Joe has been admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts as well as the Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida, which stretches from Jacksonville to Naples.

Passionate about justice, Joseph Campoli fights for his clients inside and outside the courtroom.  He is a dedicated and caring Bradenton personal injury lawyer.