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David J. Maloney | |
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| Born | April 3rd, 1967 West Palm Beach, FL |
| Alma mater | Samford University, Cumberland School of Law |
| Spouse | Eva Lunkim (married 2003-present) |
David Joseph Maloney is an American personal injury attorney and talk show host. He is best known for his Super Bowl commercials as the managing partner and "face" of the firm Maloney-Lyons, LLC, which operates in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. His commercials often include his slogan, "I will personally return your call."
Early life and eduction
editMaloney grew up in Woodstock, NY, where in middle school he was first introduced to Harper Lee's famous novel, "To Kill A Mockingbird", in which the character of the lawyer Atticus Finch made a lasting impression.[1]
Upon graduation from high school, Maloney attended Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, AL.
Career
editIn his law career, Maloney one of the most successful and recognizable personal injury attorneys on the central Gulf Coast. He grew his profile through aggressive and humorous advertising, where he often parodied himself and the public persona of lawyers.[2][3][4] His commercial "Godfather of Personal Injury" aired in local markets during Super Bowl 2020 and gained national notoriety for the creativity and shot-for-shot accuracy of the parody.[5][6][7][8]
He is the creator, host, and executive producer of the TV show and podcast, The Weekly Show with David J. Maloney, having interviewed luminaries across the music and film spectrum.[9][10]
Maloney is founding member of two charities: the Lodestar Children's Home in India, an orphanage charity he started to honor his wife and her family, who are Indian,[11] and Caped Crusaders for Kids, a charity based in Mobile, Alabama.[12][11]
He is also part-owner of the Pensacola Ice Flyers hockey team.
Personal life
editMaloney was arrested under suspicion of DUI in 2016 after running commercials against drunk drivers for many years. The case was later dismissed by the Florida State District Attorney's office on the basis Maloney had demonstrated "no signs of impairment."[13] Maloney has since parodied the arrest in his commercial "From Almost Anywhere."[14]
References
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- ^ maloney superbowl 2014 web, retrieved 2022-06-23
- ^ "ALABAMA". American Institute Of Personal Injury Attorneys. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ "Alabama lawyer's Super Bowl LVI commercial features his 'Back to the Future' DeLorean". al. 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ Grubb, Brian (2020-02-03). "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of The 2020 Super Bowl Commercials". UPROXX. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ "Local Super Bowl ad hits 'Godfather,' insurance mascots". al. 2020-02-07. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ Maloney-Lyons parody commercial comparison, SuperBowl 2020 "Godfather of Personal Injury" Alt Cut, retrieved 2022-06-23
- ^ "Law Firm's Epic Super Bowl Commercial Features Lawyers Putting Out Mafia-Style Hits On Insurance Company Mascots". Above the Law. 2020-02-04. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ "The Weekly Show with David J. Maloney". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ "David J. Maloney". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ a b "Bay Area Christian Family magazine - May 2017 by Bay Area Christian Family Magazine - Issuu". issuu.com. p. 14. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Caped Crusaders For Kids". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "DUI charge dismissed against attorney David Maloney". al. 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ From Almost Anywhere - Maloney Lyons / David J. Maloney, retrieved 2022-06-23