Background
David Gentry is an Associate Attorney who focuses on first-party insurance litigation and construction defect matters. His approach to legal advocacy is characterized by meticulous legal research, thorough document analysis, and strategic litigation planning. Mr. Gentry is particularly proficient in analyzing case law, interpreting statutes, and understanding insurance policy language, which enables him to formulate persuasive arguments that achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.
Before joining SGR, Mr. Gentry honed his legal skills as an attorney and law clerk at a plaintiff-oriented firm. This experience provided him with valuable insights into plaintiff strategies and litigation techniques, which he now leverages to anticipate plaintiff tactics and develop robust defense strategies tailored to counter those tactics.
Practice Areas
- Bad Faith Defense
- Construction Defect Defense
- Personal Injury Defense
Education
Mr. Gentry earned his Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law, where he held leadership positions in the Trial Advocacy Board, received the CALI Award for Advanced Evidence, and actively participated in numerous trial advocacy competitions. He also served as President of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Society and held leadership roles in the Executive Leadership Committee. Additionally, his judicial observation program with the Honorable Wayne Creech and an externship with the Charleston County Public Defender’s Office further enhanced his practical litigation skills.
Before attending law school, Mr. Gentry obtained both a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, where he also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Law with a minor in Pre-Law. His academic credentials are bolstered by practical experience from internships at the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office and the Colorado Springs Teen Court.
Admissions
Colorado, 2024
Professional Organizations
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Defense Lawyer’s Association
Paralegal