About David A.
David A. Healy earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Liberty University in 1998 before turning to the study of law. He completed his J.D. at the University of Missouri–Columbia in 2003. Those years bookend formal training that blends business sensibility with courtroom preparation. Healy’s academic background set a practical tone for the work that followed.
After law school, Healy moved into practice in Missouri. He is admitted to practice in the state courts of Missouri and holds credentials to appear before the Eighth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Those admissions shaped a career that spans trial and appellate work. Healy has built experience handling matters that require navigation of both state and federal procedures.
His early years in practice involved steady courtroom and brief-writing work. He handled contested hearings, drafted appellate briefs, and worked alongside clients to shape case strategy. The combination of trial-level exposure and appellate access gave him a broader view of litigation. It also informed how he prepares cases at the outset, anticipating both trial issues and possible appeals.
Colleagues describe Healy as methodical and direct in court filings and courtroom presentations. He emphasizes clarity in pleadings and careful development of the factual record. That approach suits appellate practice as well as trial advocacy. Admittance to the Eighth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court means he can pursue remedies across multiple levels of the federal judicial system when cases present the need.
Healy practices at Appleby Healy, Lawyers at Law, P.C. There he works on matters that require courtroom handling and appellate advocacy. His caseload includes disputes that begin in Missouri courts and, where appropriate, proceed to federal appellate review. He balances courtroom preparation with appellate writing, aiming for work that withstands scrutiny at higher levels of review.
Outside the office, Healy draws on his business undergraduate training when advising clients on litigation risk and case valuation. That practical orientation is evident in how he structures cases and communicates options to clients. He remains active in professional circles and holds current admission to the courts listed on his credentials. He practices at Appleby Healy, Lawyers at Law, P.C., handling litigation and appellate matters in Missouri and federal courts.
