Hans David Leibensperger
David is a leading member of the firm’s appellate practice, which handles all civil appeals but, like the firm’s litigation practice, primarily focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, workers’ compensation, general negligence and cases arising under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). In addition to his appellate work, David’s practice also focuses on litigation strategy, litigation writing, and evidentiary matters. Prior to joining Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & Darby LLP in 2005, David was a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Michael M. Galloway of the Circuit Court for Carroll County, Maryland. 
Following the internship, David was a law clerk in the private appellate practice of Professor Byron Warnken, who teaches criminal law and practice at the University of Baltimore, School of Law. David attended the University of Baltimore, School of Law and earned his J.D., Magna Cum Laude, in May, 2005. While at the University of Baltimore, David received numerous awards for scholarly achievement and was inducted into the Heuisler Honor Society, which recognizes students who graduate in the top 10% of their class. David was also a L.A.W. (law achievement workshop) Scholar at the University of Baltimore, where he taught torts to first year law students.
Prior to David's law school education he attended York College of Pennsylvania and earned his Bachelor's degree, Cum Laude, in May, 2002. While at York College, David frequently made the Dean's List, helped found the Student Democratic Organization and became its Vice President . David also represented York College in the Model United Nations. David is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society and Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society. The York College Political Science Department also recognized David for outstanding contributions to the York College History and Political Science Department.
Published cases in which David was counsel include:
- Montgomery County v. Deibler, 423 Md. 54, 31 A.3d 191 (2011)
- Collins v. National R.R. Passenger Corp., 417 Md. 217, 9 A.3d 56 (2010)
- Anderson v. Board of Educ. of Montgomery County, 192 Md. App. 343, 994 A.2d 507 (2010)
- Warsham v. James Muscatello, Inc., 189 Md. App. 620, 985 A.2d 156 (2009)
- Bridgett v. Montgomery County, 186 Md. App. 616, 975 A.2d 231 (2009)
- Halloran v. Montgomery County Dept. of Public Works, 185 Md. App. 171, 968 A.2d 1104 (2009)
- Waybright v. Frederick County Md. Dept. Of Fire & Rescue Services, 475 F.Supp.2d 542 (D.Md. 2007)
- Clawson v. FedEx Ground Package System, Inc., 451 F.Supp.2d 731 (D.Md. 2006)