David H. Topol

David represents professional liability insurers in coverage matters before state and federal courts across the country. Chambers USA regularly rates David in its top-tier of Washington, DC insurance attorneys, calling him a “great strategist and negotiator,” noting he is a “very practical lawyer, who focuses on getting a good result” (2016) and is “very easy to work with, very responsive and experienced, and knowledgeable of the topic and people” (2017).

Representative Matters

• Serves as coverage and monitoring counsel in connection with a variety of professional liability policies, including directors and officers liability, banking, cyber, mutual fund, investment adviser, and fidelity bond policies.
• Represents insurers' interests in connection with resolution of complex securities claims through litigation and alternative dispute resolution procedures.
• Counsel insurers on coverage issues and handling of first-party and third-party claims under cyber policies.
• Represents insurers on representations and warranties policies.

Professional Experience

• Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section (1997-2001)
  • Successfully litigated cases under CERCLA, the Clear Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and other environmental laws

Affiliations

• Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)

Recognitions

• Included in The Best Lawyers in America directory for Insurance Law (2023)
• Listed by Chambers USA as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in Insurance: Insurer (2007-2023)
• Named one of DC's "Super Lawyers" for Insurance Coverage by Super Lawyers magazine (2011-2020)
• Recognized by The Legal 500 US in Insurance Law (2018-2022)
• U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General's Award (1999)