About

30 years of experience in New Jersey criminal defense and civil cases

David S. DeWeese, Esq., first began practicing law in New Jersey in 1983. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has handled matters ranging from traffic violations to criminal defense, from business formation to complex insurance litigation. In every case, he provides effective representation and makes himself accessible to clients from start to finish.

As the solicitor for two joint insurance funds, David DeWeese supervises the defense of 81 South Jersey municipalities against general liability lawsuits. His particular strength lies in his ability to identify the pertinent issues in the early stages of litigation, and pursue an expeditious conclusion to the lawsuits.

David takes a results-oriented approach to resolving the legal issues of his clients. He knows that success is not always about winning or losing-it’s about finding the best resolution to a legal problem. At that, David DeWeese has a proven track record.

Resume of David S. DeWeese, Esq.

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, B.A. – 1980
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D. – 1983
Admitted to New Jersey Bar – 1983
Admitted to U.S. District Court for District of New Jersey – 1983
Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court – 1991
Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit – 1999

EXPERIENCE

Prosecutor
City of North Wildwood – 1987 to 1989
Borough of Stone Harbor – 1989

Solicitor
Assistant Solicitor, City of North Wildwood – 1986 to 1987
Solicitor, City of North Wildwood -1987 to 1993

Municipal Court Judge
Borough of West Wildwood – 1989 to 1997
City of Wildwood – 1989 to 2010
Township of Lower – 2002 to 2010
Boroughs of West Cape May and Cape May Point – 2005 to 2010

Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Defense Panel Member – 1992 to 2004
Fund Solicitor – 2005 to present
Subrogation Attorney – 2005 to present

Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland Counties Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Fund Solicitor – 2009 to present
Subrogation Attorney – 2009 to present

Legal Experience

The DeWeese Law Firm – 2012 to present
Stagliano, DeWeese and Fuscellaro, P.A. – 2008 to 2012, partner
Stagliano and DeWeese, P.A. – 1989 to 2008, partner
Cafiero, Balliette and Balliette, P.A. – 1982 to 1989, associate
Cape May County Bar Association – member 1983 to present, officer 1986 to 1990, president 1990 to 1991

Community Involvement

David has volunteered to help mold the youth of the community through sports since 1983. He’s been a team manager and president of the Greater Wildwood Little League, and is head coach of Wildwood Catholic High School Boys Basketball.

The benefits of coaching sports carry over into David’s work. “The concepts of competitiveness, focus and teamwork,” he says,”are all beneficial in the practice of law.”