David M. Oddo is a distinguished New York City trial attorney known for representing clients in numerous high-profile civil and criminal cases throughout New York State. His exceptional legal practice has earned him selection to New York's 2021 Metro Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for only five percent of attorneys in the New York Metro area.
Mr. Oddo is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a distinction awarded to less than one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. According to TopVerdict.com, he secured the highest medical malpractice settlement in New York State in 2020—$15 million for a client who suffered severe and permanent injuries from a misdiagnosed stroke.
His professional achievements have been featured in Top 100 Magazine in both 2020 and 2021. He was also highlighted in Top Lawyers Northeast and Top Lawyers New York by Arrive Magazine in 2011. As a Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), Mr. Oddo's influence in the legal community was further recognized when City and State Magazine named him to both their "50 Over 50" list of distinguished and impactful New Yorkers (2018 and 2019) and their Law Power 50 List (2018), which acknowledges the most influential lawyers in New York State.
Mr. Oddo authored the book "Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death: Answers to Tough Questions That Can Arise in Your Case" (Jacobs & Whitehall, 2021) and hosts the legal podcast "The Trial Brief," available on major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
