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David Tetrick specializes in defending leading companies in ERISA class actions, director and executive compensation litigation and other complex employee benefits disputes. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America and Legal 500 as a leading ERISA litigator, and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers praised his “spirited and focused” approach to ERISA class action litigation.
For more than 20 years, David has represented Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms and other leading businesses across the country in complex commercial disputes, with an emphasis on three related areas: ERISA class action defense; complex employee benefits litigation; and disputes and internal investigations involving executive compensation arrangements. David leads our ERISA Litigation practice, working with clients to develop and execute sensible strategies to solve problems in this sensitive and highly regulated area. He aims to provide creative solutions based on practical legal advice offered in plain English.
Prior to attending law school, David served in the U.S. Army as a noncommissioned officer aboard medevac helicopters. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for service during the First Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm).
J.D., University of Florida, with honors
B.A., University of Central Florida
Florida
Georgia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
American Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia
The Florida Bar
December 17, 2020
Darren Shuler and David Tetrick counsel Cumulus Media before a Georgia federal court, which dismissed a class action suit against the broadcast company
August 21, 2020
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 128 King & Spalding Lawyers in its 2021 Guide
May 29, 2020
David Tetrick, Darren Shuler and Alexander Gray counsel Cumulus Media in a class action 401(k) dispute
Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Peabody Energy Corporation, the world’s largest publicly-traded coal company, in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan.
Defended The Coca-Cola Company in an ERISA “stock drop” class action brought by participants in the company’s 401(k) plan alleging that the plan’s fiduciaries breached their duties by failing to divest the plan of Coca-Cola stock, and obtained dismissal of claims.
Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Waste Management, Inc. in a shareholder derivative case in Delaware Chancery Court challenging equity grants to its Board of Directors.
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January 27, 2020
The SECURE Act Reduces—But Does Not Eliminate—Litigation Risk of Offering Annuities in 401(k) Plans
January 15, 2020
Justices Seem Keen To Solve ERISA Case's Article III Question
November 20, 2019
Justices Grapple with Interplay between ERISA and Securities Laws at Oral Argument
December 17, 2020
Darren Shuler and David Tetrick counsel Cumulus Media before a Georgia federal court, which dismissed a class action suit against the broadcast company
August 21, 2020
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 128 King & Spalding Lawyers in its 2021 Guide
May 29, 2020
David Tetrick, Darren Shuler and Alexander Gray counsel Cumulus Media in a class action 401(k) dispute
Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Peabody Energy Corporation, the world’s largest publicly-traded coal company, in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan.
Defended The Coca-Cola Company in an ERISA “stock drop” class action brought by participants in the company’s 401(k) plan alleging that the plan’s fiduciaries breached their duties by failing to divest the plan of Coca-Cola stock, and obtained dismissal of claims.
Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Waste Management, Inc. in a shareholder derivative case in Delaware Chancery Court challenging equity grants to its Board of Directors.
See more
January 27, 2020
The SECURE Act Reduces—But Does Not Eliminate—Litigation Risk of Offering Annuities in 401(k) Plans
January 15, 2020
Justices Seem Keen To Solve ERISA Case's Article III Question
November 20, 2019
Justices Grapple with Interplay between ERISA and Securities Laws at Oral Argument
December 17, 2020
Darren Shuler and David Tetrick counsel Cumulus Media before a Georgia federal court, which dismissed a class action suit against the broadcast company
August 21, 2020
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 128 King & Spalding Lawyers in its 2021 Guide
May 29, 2020
David Tetrick, Darren Shuler and Alexander Gray counsel Cumulus Media in a class action 401(k) dispute
J.D., University of Florida, with honors
B.A., University of Central Florida
Florida
Georgia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
American Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia
The Florida Bar