David E. Bridges

David E. Bridges is an attorney with Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P., specialising in complex civil litigation, catastrophic losses, fires, explosions, structural failures and construction-related incidents. He combines legal and scientific expertise to conduct forensic investigations and provide representation from the initial incident through trial. Before becoming an attorney, Bridges worked as a special agent, certified fire investigator and accelerant detection K-9 handler with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. He is an IAAI Certified Fire Investigator and Certified Instructor and has held numerous leadership positions within the International Association of Arson Investigators, including serving as IAAI President for the 2025–2026 term. Bridges currently serves as IAAI Immediate Past President and Training & Education Committee Chair. He also contributes to fire and explosion investigation training through the ATF and National Fire Academy.