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David Zacks, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Atlanta, GA, United States
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About

With over four decades of legal practice, David Zacks transitioned to a full-time neutral role in private practice in 2011. His career includes extensive work as a trial lawyer and a deep focus on complex healthcare disputes, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. He has successfully mediated thousands of cases, ranging from multi-party class actions to sensitive employment and personal injury matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Healthcare & Life Sciences Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
2011
Knox & Zacks
Partner
1974–1997
Kilpatrick Stockton
Captain
1997–2011
U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
1971–1974

Publications Leadership

  • Author of 'Why Mediation Is the Holy Grail for Health Care Disputes'
  • Contributor to 'Embrace Failure: Get a Good Result in Mediation'
  • Speaker at the AHLA Annual Meeting on ADR strategies
  • Former Chair of the Board of Directors, American Cancer Society

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned neutral with a background in high-stakes trial law, he is best suited for complex healthcare and commercial cases requiring a mediator with deep institutional knowledge and a track record of handling multi-party litigation.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • State Bar of North Carolina
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
1967
B.A.
Wake Forest University
1964

Distinction

Nationally recognized for his expertise in healthcare ADR and his leadership as a former national president of the American Cancer Society.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his persistence and ability to resolve highly emotional and legally complex disputes, particularly in the medical and corporate sectors.

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