Every day at 5 a.m., David Daggett is up and running—literally. He's a serious triathlete who has completed more than 145 triathlons, including 17 Ironman Triathlon competitions. David brings to his client work the same intensity and devotion that has helped him become a world-class athlete.

"To me, a lot of what I do athletically is a metaphor for what I do professionally," he says. "Both take dedication and planning, and there are goals and finish lines."

While he has competed in triathlons for more than 25 years, David has practiced personal injury law with Michael Lewis since 1985. He is experienced in assisting clients with all types of injury cases, including serious injuries, wrongful death, and insurance claims.

Among many distinctions, he has been designated a North Carolina "Super Lawyer" by Law and Politics and Charlotte Magazine, past-Chair of the North Carolina Conference of Bar Presidents, past President of the Forsyth County Bar and 21st Judicial District Bar Associations, as well as past-President of The Young Lawyers Association. He is also the co-founder and sponsor of Safe Sober Prom Night, Inc., a program that promotes safety and awareness among teenagers in North Carolina.

He is also skilled in understanding the human side of his work.

"Our clients know our job is to take care of business, but we remember that for them the cases are also personal,” says David. “We help people through situations that, many times, are the worst events they've experienced in their lives. So we try to stay attuned to their needs as we're taking care of business. As a husband and proud father of three young children, I recognize that the importance of families cannot be overestimated.”

To learn more about David, his family, his Ironman training and his passion for helping people, visit his personal web page.

Areas of Practice
Serious Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Automobile Accidents
Insurance Claims
Bicycle Accidents
Land Condemnation
Workers’ Compensation
Social Security Disability
Long Term Disability

Education
BA in Economics, 1982, Indiana State University, cum laude
Juris Doctor, 1985, Wake Forest University

Admitted
North Carolina, 1985
The Supreme Court of North Carolina
United States District Court of the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of North Carolina
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Associations
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina Academy of Trail Lawyers
North Carolina State Bar
American Bar Association
American Trail Lawyers Association
Forsyth County Bar (Past President)
21st Judicial District Bar Association (Past President)
Joseph Branch Inn of Court
North Carolina Conference of Bar Presidents (Past Chair)

Community Involvement
Cofounder and sponsor of Safe Sober Prom Night, Inc.
Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society of Northwest North Carolina (Vice President)
Board of Directors of Bar Cares of NC, Inc.
DVAC volunteer providing free legal representation for battered women
Law Alumni Council, Wake Forest University School of Law
Elder, Usher, Sunday School Teacher New Philadelphia Moravian Church
Frequent guest speaker for high schools, PTA's, civic organizations, churches and bar associations
Board of Directors of Legal Aid of North Carolina

Personal Interests
Licensed USCF bicycle racer
Licensed competitive triathlete
NORBA licensed mountain bike racer
Husband and father of three - working to perfect both roles