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Hon. David Wall (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Las Vegas, NV, United States

About

Before entering private practice, this neutral served as a judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Nevada for eight years, presiding over more than 150 jury trials. His judicial tenure followed nearly twenty years of litigation experience as both a prosecutor and a private civil litigator. He has successfully resolved thousands of disputes through mediation and arbitration, focusing on complex multi-party litigation and high-stakes commercial matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Judge
Eighth Judicial District Court
Clark County
Nevada
Partner
Hutchison & Steffen
Chief Deputy District Attorney
Clark County District Attorney's Office

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on Nevada civil procedure and evidence
  • Author of articles regarding effective mediation strategies in complex litigation
  • Served as a faculty member for the National Judicial College
  • Past President of the Howard D. McKibben American Inn of Court

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned former judge with a deep understanding of Nevada law, particularly suited for complex commercial and multi-party tort litigation.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Nevada
  • United States District Court
  • District of Nevada

Education

J.D.
Marquette University Law School
1985
B.A.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
1982

Distinction

One of the few neutrals in Nevada with extensive experience as both a trial judge and a high-level prosecutor, providing a unique perspective on jury behavior and case valuation.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his thorough preparation, even-tempered judicial demeanor, and persistent approach to reaching settlements in difficult cases.