David Baria

Cosmich Simmons & Brown PLLC

35 years of experience

Mississippi

David Baria has taken on big insurance companies for 32 years. When he is on your side, the odds of getting your claim paid increases dramatically. David has been recognized as a Best Lawyer and Super Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation. David handles toxic tort matters and is also an experienced construction and business lawyer.

David has over 30 years of courtroom experience in the state and federal courts in Mississippi and has been recognized by his peers as AV Preeminent, achieving the highest legal ability rating given by Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 Superb rating by AVVO. David has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates, Litigation Counsel of America and is a Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation. David was also awarded the Lifetime Achievement award from the Mississippi Association for Justice in 2017.

David is a graduate of USM (B.S. in Criminal Justice) where he also attended a summer program at the University of London, and a graduate of the University of Mississippi Law School where he also attended a summer program at Cambridge University. David is married to Marcie Fyke Baria and they have three children: Merritt, Bess and Max.

Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Litigation
Consumer Law
Class Action
DUI & DWI

Video Conferencing Zoom Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Mississippi
The Mississippi Bar
Since 1990
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney
Cosmich Simmons & Brown PLLC
2019 –

Current

Owner
Baria Legal, PLLC
2009 –

Current

Senator/Representative
State of Mississippi
2008 –

2019

CEO
Rhino Construction, LLC
2005 –

2010

University of Mississippi School of Law
J.D. (1990) | Law
Chairman, Moot Court Board; Law Student Division President, ABA
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University of Southern Mississippi
B.S. (1987) | Criminal Justice
Student Body Senate, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
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Super Lawyer, Personal Injury: Plaintiff
Super Lawyers
2024
2013-2024
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2024
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
2024
Top 100
The National Trial Lawyers
2023
Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbell
2022

Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
2021
Mississippi Top 50 Award
Y’all Politics
2016
Public Education Champion
Mississippi Association of Educators
2015
Stanford Young Lifetime Achievement Award
Mississippi Association for Justice
2014
Friend of Education Award
American Federation of Teachers
2009
Legislative Horizon Award
Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
2008
Legislative Award
Mississippi Association for Justice
2008
Legislative Champion Award
American Cancer Society
2008

The Mississippi Bar

Member
Current
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Hancock County Bar Association

Member
Current
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American Board of Trial Advocates

Member
Current
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Mississippi Bar Foundation

Fellow
Current
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Mississippi Association for Justice

Member
Current
Activities: Past-President
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Litigation Counsel of America

Member
Current
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American Inns of Court, Russell C. Blass Chapter

Member
Current
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American Association for Justice

Member
Current
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Southern Trial Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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Hinds County Bar Association

Member
Current
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Magnolia Bar Association

Member
Current
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American Bar Association

Member
Current
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Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Member
Current
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Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association

Member
Current
Activities: President, 2002-2003; President-elect, 2001-2002; Vice President, 2000-2001; Parliamentarian, 1999-2000; Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, 1998-1999; Board of Governors, 1997-1999
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Sustaining Member
Current
Activities: Nursing Home Litigation Group
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Articles & Publications
Nursing Home Litigation: Are These Cases Better/ Worse Than You Think?
Mississippi Lawyer
1999
Taking Wrongful Termination Cases Is Not Just Tilting at Windmills Anymore
Voir Dire Magazine
1998
Certifications

Mediator
Mississippi State Bar
2020


Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, PLLC
Bay St. Louis Office
544 Main Street
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
US
Telephone: (228) 242-4986
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Notice: David will be happy to meet with you on a weekend when provided with some notice.

Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, PLLC
Jackson Office
100 Vision Dr #200
Jackson, MS 39211
US
Telephone: (601) 863-2100

Free Consultation
David Baria

(228) 242-4986