Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

David P. Vitale Jr. Fights For His Clients

David P. Vitale Jr. has spent his life striving to be the best at whatever he does. A former certified public accountant, Vitale was the salutatorian of his graduating class at Boston College Law School. As a rising star in the South Florida legal market, Vitale recently was recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of commercial, personal injury and medical malpractice litigation and also was recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 civil plaintiff attorney in Florida.

Vitale is a trial lawyer with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley in West Palm Beach, a powerhouse Palm Beach County trial firm that has secured more than $5 billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of its injured clients.

“When you hire me, you hire this firm. We are one of the most highly regarded trial firms in South Florida,” says Vitale, who handles everything from vehicle accidents to medical malpractice and wrongful deaths. He also handles high-stakes commercial litigation.

While obtaining a just settlement that compensates his clients for their injuries is generally preferable to a lengthy trial process, Vitale does not shy away from heading to the courtroom when necessary to secure the justice his clients deserve. 

“What matters is doing what’s right for the client,” says Vitale, who has an unrelenting dedication to his craft and his clients. “In order to do that, I strive to give them honest advice that effectively analyzes risk and puts them in the best position to succeed. If the insurance company does not offer fair value for the injuries our client has suffered, I will advise the client to continue pushing the case to trial. Because of that, insurance carriers respect us.”

A resident of Delray Beach, Vitale is an active member of the South Palm Beach County community and is a member of the advisory board of the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach.

“Delray Beach is my home,” he says. “It’s my son’s home, and I am committed to this community.”

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley is located at 2139 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-686-6300 or visit searcylaw.com.

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