About David
David Goukassian built a steady path into the law that began with undergraduate studies at Wayne State University and continued at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where he earned his J.D. in 2017. He left law school equipped to practice in Michigan. The combination of a liberal arts foundation and a practical legal education shaped his approach to the courtroom and the office alike.
After law school he entered private practice in Michigan. He is licensed to practice in the state and practices through Michigan Defense Law. At the firm he has worked on defense matters that require litigation skills, an eye for procedural detail and regular courtroom work. Colleagues describe him as practical and attentive to the deadlines that often govern civil litigation.
His work centers on civil defense litigation. He handles pretrial investigation, discovery, and motion practice. He takes depositions and prepares witnesses. He files and argues motions in trial courts. When cases proceed to trial he has experience conducting jury selection and presenting evidence. That sequence of tasks — from early case assessment through trial — forms the backbone of his daily practice.
Goukassian approaches each matter by breaking it into discrete steps. He focuses on factual development early. He tests legal theories through discovery and uses motion practice to narrow disputes. He values clear client communication and plain-spoken explanations of procedural choices. In court he aims for concise presentation. Outside of hearings he spends time preparing exhibits and coordinating with experts when a case requires technical testimony.
Those who work with him find a lawyer who handles routine and contested matters. He works for insurers, businesses and individuals faced with civil claims. His routine includes responding to complaints, attending mediations and negotiating settlements where resolution makes sense. He also manages cases that remain contested through trial. He continues to practice at Michigan Defense Law, concentrating on civil defense litigation and courtroom advocacy.
