Overview
David A. Goldman is a Shareholder at CMBG3 Law and is licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
David has been involved in toxic tort litigation for over 30 years, including matters involving asbestos and talc exposures on both the plaintiff and defense side. At CMBG3, David co-manages the firm’s Rhode Island asbestos litigation practice, and focuses on representing companies of all sizes in product liability matters. Additionally, David advises clients with contract and business disputes. Due to his experience and successful outcomes in asbestos defense litigation, David is regularly asked to speak at toxic tort conferences across the nation.
Outside of the office, David dedicates his time to the Rhode Island District Court’s eviction volunteer program, is an active member of Leadership Rhode Island, and has participated in numerous CMBG3 Cares charity events.
Accreditations
Education
- Suffolk University Law School (honors)
- University of Michigan (honors)
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Honors
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
In the Media
Speaking Engagements
- Looking at Environmental Exposures to Chemicals through Different Lenses: Case Study of How the Scientific, Legal, and Insurance Communities View Ethylene Oxide EECMA, April 20, 2023
- Ethylene Oxide: Legal, Scientific, and Regulatory Aspects EECMA, April 22, 2022
- The Importance of Field Investigations in Commercial General Liability Claims AM Best, February 9, 2022
- Rhode Island Toxic Torts Updates Rhode Island Bar Association; 2018
- The Next Wave of Toxic Tort Litigation In Rhode Island? Let's Talc! Rhode Island Bar Association; 2017
- Talc Litigation Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Annual Conference; 2016
- Defense Perspective On Rhode Island Asbestos Litigation Rhode Island Bar Association; 2014
- Emerging Cyber Liability Issues EECMA Conference; 2013
- Product Identification and Exposure Issues In Asbestos Litigation FETTI Conference; 2013
Publications
Entries
- D.C. CIRCUIT COURT UPHOLDS EPA’S ASSESSMENT OF CANCER RISK FROM ETHYLENE OXIDE August 20, 2024
- Ethylene Oxide Litigation Expands To California April 4, 2024
- Recent Georgia Settlement of 79 Cases Proves That The 2022 Willowbrook Settlement May Be Just The Beginning October 24, 2023
- EPA Continues To Implement Stricter Ethylene Oxide Air Toxics Rules August 29, 2023
- Ethylene Oxide: Key Decision From Delaware Supreme Court August 28, 2023
- Proposed Consent Decree – EPA & Ethylene Oxide Emissions June 4, 2023
- EPA Gets Tougher On Ethylene Oxide Exposure Regulations – What Does This Mean For Your Company or Insured? April 10, 2023
- Is the Sterigenics Settlement The First of Many Ethylene Oxide Settlements or is it Aberrational? January 11, 2023
- EPA Feeling The Heat For Dragging Its Feet on Ethylene Oxide Standards December 22, 2022
- Ethylene Oxide Defense Verdict Causes Ripple Effects November 21, 2022
