David W. Brill

David W. Brill is an attorney at the Brill & Rinaldi law firm in Weston, Florida. He serves clients throughout Florida and focuses on personal injury matters such as wrongful death, trucking accidents and traumatic injuries.Mr. Brill graduated with honors from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992 and has been a member in good standing with The Florida Bar since then. He is admitted to practice in several federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States and various district courts in Florida. His legal career began in the Office of the State Attorney in Miami, where he gained experience in both jury and bench trials.After leaving the state attorney’s office in 1996, Mr. Brill dedicated his practice to plaintiffs’ civil trial work, gaining substantial experience in personal injury and maritime law, including the Jones Act, and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. His work often involves representing cruise line crew members worldwide, making maritime law a significant part of his practice.Mr. Brill recently achieved a landmark verdict in Broward County, securing nearly $845 million in a wrongful death case, marking the largest verdict of its kind in the county's history. He has also won significant verdicts in maritime trials, including $9.5 million and has secured numerous recoveries exceeding $1 million.Throughout his career, Mr. Brill has argued cases before the United States Courts of Appeals for the 11th and 9th Circuits, as well as the Florida 3rd and 4th District Courts of Appeal. He has also contributed briefs to the Supreme Court of the United States.Mr. Brill is a past president of the Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice. He holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, indicating high professional standing.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.