David is a strong advocate for our civil justice system and dedicates his time working to ensure that the rights of innocent individuals who have been harmed in nursing homes are protected. Born and raised in Newport, David received his Bachelors degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1981 and graduated in 1985 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law. In law school he was an associate editor of the UALR Law Journal. David worked 17 years at a large civil defense law firm in Little Rock. In January 2002 he left to start his own firm dedicated to protecting the victims of nursing home neglect. In recognition of his efforts to protect the rights of individuals he was awarded the Civil Justice Advocacy Award by the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. David is admitted to practice in Arkansas and New Jersey and has represented individuals neglected in nursing homes in over 20 other states. Couch is a member of the Board of Governors of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the American Association for Justice where he chaired the Nursing Home Litigation Group, and a member of The American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He is a frequent speaker at national and local seminars on trial issues, especially ones involving nursing home litigation. As a life-long Arkansan, David continues to promote the interests of his state and community having served on the board of directors of several nonprofit organizations and donating time as a member of various city, educational, and public service committees. He is a member of the Arkansas Advocates for Nursing Home and the National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform in Washington, DC where he served on the Board of Directors for several years.
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