David M. Monde

Partner

David Monde has more than 20 years of broad-based commercial litigation experience involving aviation law; trade secret, unfair competition, and restrictive covenant matters; franchise litigation; complex commercial disputes; ERISA fiduciary litigation; municipal law and Open Records Act litigation; and special education litigation.

In 2008, David tried a three-week jury trial in a trade secret matter in Massachusetts state court, obtaining a defense verdict for a manufacturer of components for photovoltaic modules used in solar panels. He also obtained a preliminary injunction enjoining Delta Air Lines from terminating a regional carrier contract, later affirmed by the 11th Circuit. In 2009, he represented a franchisor in the Georgia Supreme Court related to the enforceability of in-term franchise restrictions. David also has represented General Electric in more than 25 actions involving aviation contracts, maintenance services, and product-related claims. He is experienced in litigating matters involving dealerships, commercial airlines, food service and concessions management, specialty chemicals, and wireless telecommunications.

In 2005, David served as lead counsel in the Firm's successful representation of the city of Alpharetta, Georgia as special prosecutors in proceedings to impeach council member R.J. Kurey from office for violations of the city charter — only the second time in Georgia history that an elected municipal official had been removed from office by his peers.

David represents on a pro bono basis children with disabilities and their families in special education administrative proceedings and litigation. He lectures about trade secrets and restrictive covenants. David also serves as Administrative Partner for the Atlanta Office.