David G. Harris II

David G. Harris II focuses his practice on the defense and counsel of insurance carriers in matters involving the interpretation of insurance policies, evaluation of coverage claims, and defense of bad faith and extra-contractual claims. As an insurance coverage litigator, David represents insurers in declaratory judgment actions seeking coverage and allocation determinations, and defends them against a variety of first-party claims, including bad faith and unfair trade practice claims.

An authority on emerging legal issues in the insurance industry, David has written numerous articles with the American Law Institute’s “Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance” project, and draws on this knowledge to counsel clients on a wide range of complex and pressing matters, as well as to advise carriers on innovative strategies to help clients achieve desired results.

Prior to entering private practice, David served as a law clerk at the North Carolina General Assembly.

Experience Highlights

First-Party Coverage

David defends clients against property damage disputes involving matters such as fire, theft, and coverage issues arising out of catastrophic events. His practice also includes representing insurers and their insureds in complex liability matters, including construction defect actions arising out of large multi-family construction projects, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims, defective product actions, and professional negligence claims.

Honors & Awards

North Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Insurance Coverage, 2014-18

Training and Certifications

•Department of Labor OSHA-10 Construction Training

Community Involvement

•Jamestown Youth League: Soccer Coach

Publications & Events

Publications

•Contributor, Goldberg Segalla’s The Insurance & Reinsurance blog: read David’s blog posts here
•Co-Author, “ALI Restatement Brings Change and Uncertainty for Carriers,” Carrier Management, September 12, 2018
•Quoted in “ Insurers Concerned as New Legal Guidelines Are Drafted by Prominent Group, ” Legal Newsline/Forbes.com, October 25, 2016
•Quoted in “ Lawyers at Odds Over Restatement of Law Covering Liability Insurance, ” Legal Newsline, September 23, 2016
•Co-Author, “The ALI Adopts Significant Portions of the ‘Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance,'” Claims Journal, June 16, 2016

Presentations

•Presenter, “Privacy and Data Security - Is There Coverage for That?” North Carolina Bar Association, January 2018
•Presenter, “The ALI’s Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance and the Impact of the Restatement on the North Carolina Insurance Law Practitioner,” North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Winter Conference, Durham, NC, January 27, 2017

Recent Insights

Order Reimburses Insurer Over $600,000 in Coverage Dispute

August 29, 2018

Two Goldberg Segalla Attorneys Listed in 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers

January 25, 2018

Goldberg Segalla Partners Named to North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2017

January 20, 2017

David Harris Quoted on ALI Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance: Legal Newsline and Forbes.com

October 25, 2016

Goldberg Segalla Partners Named 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers

January 22, 2016

Goldberg Segalla Adds N.C. Office and Lawyers in Philly to Meet Growing Global Insurance Industry Demand

March 9, 2015