David chose the website domain Lost River Law in honor of Lost River Township, where David’s ancestors settled in 1818. David is a 7th-generation “Jones” from Martin County. Like most early settlers his ancestors were farmers. In 1879, his 3rd great grandfather Mac Jones was commissioned as a Justice of the Peace in Rusk. David’s second great-grandfather, first great-grandfather, and grandfather were all born in Rusk. His dad grew up on Dover Hill Road and his Mom grew up near Whitfield. Both his parents attended Loogootee High School and Indiana University.

Education, experience, and background: 

David attended Indiana University, obtaining his bachelor’s and master’s degrees before attending Valparaiso University School of Law. During his time in northern Indiana, he gained valuable experience as a La Porte County Public Defender for over twenty-five years. For the past three decades, he practiced law with Newby Lewis Kaminski and Jones Law Firm. His father practiced law at the same firm for over 40 years.

David represented at trial individuals in state and federal criminal cases including murder, drug offenses, kidnapping, burglary, robbery, fraud, forgery, driving while intoxicated, arson, battery, wire fraud, white collar crimes, and Controlled Substance Act offenses.

In addition to criminal defense cases, David successfully represented both plaintiff and defense work in cases involving injury or death from vehicle accidents, product defects, and slip/fall accidents. He also has extensive experience in medical malpractice claims. David is an experienced certified mediator, acting as a mediator in numerous civil cases.

David is pleased to return to his family roots in Martin County and serve the local community. He is married to his wife Kris and has four adult children.