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- Dave attended the University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies and completed his J.D. at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in New York City.
- He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Oregon and New York. He and his wife Cathy split their time between Florida and Oregon while staying active in both communities.
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Dave Eltringham, Esq.
- Dave attended the University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies and completed his J.D. at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in New York City.
- He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Oregon and New York. He and his wife Cathy split their time between Florida and Oregon while staying active in both communities.
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Meet Dave
Dave Eltringham is a seasoned personal injury attorney and the founder and CEO of ELG Injury Lawyers, a firm known for client-centered advocacy, deep trial expertise, and a health-first approach to personal injury representation.
Background & Education
Here’s the thing about Dave: he didn’t stumble into law – he built his career on both rigorous legal training and lived experience.
- Undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in New York City.
- Licensed to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including Florida, New York, and Oregon.
This foundation gave him technical expertise and an early recognition: the law has power only if it’s applied with clarity, integrity, and an eye toward real-world impact.
Professional Journey & Philosophy
Dave’s path is distinctive because it blends professional skill with personal insight. He’s not just someone who studies injury law; he’s someone who’s lived it. A severe personal injury early in his life changed his perspective, sharpening his understanding of what victims really endure physically, emotionally, and financially.
This matters because many lawyers understand injury abstractly. Dave learned it in the trenches. That experience isn’t a soundbite; it’s the lens through which he builds cases, coaches his team, and defines the firm’s culture.
He founded ELG Injury Lawyers around one idea:
People come to legal help at their lowest point. They deserve dignity, clarity, and maximum justice – not insurance company tactics that pressure them to settle cheaply.
That perspective shows up in how the firm operates:
- High-touch client communication that keeps victims informed at every stage.
- Deep case preparation, including expert witnesses and accident reconstruction when needed.
- An emphasis on healing first — pushing for full medical recovery while building a legal strategy.
This combination of legal savvy and empathetic practice is why many clients describe him not just as an advocate but as someone who genuinely stood with them through the toughest moments of their lives.
Practice Focus & Notable Expertise
Dave’s firm handles major personal injury areas, including:
- Auto, motorcycle, and trucking accidents – complex liability and insurance challenges.
- Premises liability – from slip-and-falls to hazardous property cases.
- Catastrophic injury and wrongful death – high-stakes representation with both emotional and legal complexity.
- Medical malpractice and products liability – where science, medicine, and law intersect.
Dave brings another layer to that expertise: how injured people often hurt themselves in their case outcomes — not because they want to, but because they don’t know how insurance companies operate, how quickly evidence fades, or how powerful pressure tactics can reduce compensation.
Leadership, Innovation & Firm Culture
Dave isn’t just a good litigator. He thinks about the system – how insurance companies work, how evidence must be preserved, how complex cases should be managed from first notice to final settlement.
He’s driven innovation, too. For example, the firm’s proprietary Lighthouse case management system (as discussed in legal industry listings) is designed to improve case readiness and outcomes, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
His leadership philosophy emphasizes:
- Integrity and transparency – no hidden agendas, clear client communication.
- Client health first – medical well-being over quick legal wins.
- Education and empowerment – helping clients understand their rights and legal options.
This combination of sharp legal skills with human understanding makes him a natural fit for a firm that wants to stand out not just for results, but for the way it achieves them.
Speaker, FJA Workhorse Seminar 2026
Dave was a featured speaker at the 2026 FJA John Romano Workhorse Seminar, where he presented on “Cross-Exam of the Surveillance Spy at Trial” on March 17.
In this session, he shared practical strategies for challenging surveillance evidence, exposing bias, and dismantling credibility under pressure.
His approach emphasized precision, preparation, and courtroom control, offering valuable insights to fellow litigators looking to strengthen their cross-examination skills in high-stakes cases.
Community Engagement
Outside the courtroom, Dave stays connected to community work. He’s been active in organizations like Rotary International, including serving as club president, a role that reflects his commitment to service and leadership beyond legal practice.
Dave is a trial-tested personal injury attorney who turns complexity into clarity for clients when they need it most. He leads with experience and empathy, builds strategy with precision, and operates with a core belief that justice isn’t something you talk about – it’s something you fight for, day after day.
For a law firm aiming to lead its state – not just in reputation, but in real impact – that combination of legal mastery and human insight is precisely what sets a leader apart.
