About David A.
David A. Russcol grew up academically inclined and followed a straight line through elite institutions. He earned a B.A. from Yale University in 2004 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2007. Those credentials placed him on a path into federal and state court work early in his career.
After law school he spent time in two court clerkships that shaped his early practice. In 2008 he served as a law clerk at the U.S. District Court in Boston. That position gave him firsthand experience with federal procedure and trial-court decision-making. He later clerked for the Massachusetts Appeals Court in 2011, where he worked on appellate briefs and reviewed records for appeal. Both roles offered sustained exposure to judges’ reasoning and to the mechanics of written opinions.
Russcol moved from the judiciary into private practice and joined Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. He became a partner there in 2013. The move to the firm marked a transition from observation to advocacy. As a partner, he has taken on responsibilities common to law firm leadership: overseeing matters, advising clients, and mentoring junior lawyers.
His admissions include the bars of the District of Columbia and Massachusetts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and New York. Those credentials reflect a practice that spans state and federal forums. His background in both trial and appellate settings informs how he frames disputes and prepares records for court.
Colleagues describe him as someone who combines courtroom experience with an attention to legal detail developed during his clerkships. He has applied that combination to the matters he handles at the firm, aligning case preparation with procedural demands at each stage. He is also involved in supervising litigation teams and reviewing filings intended for both trial courts and appellate panels.
He continues to practice at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, representing clients in the jurisdictions where he is admitted and drawing on his experience in federal and state court proceedings. His current practice focuses on litigation and appellate work in those forums.
