A licensed professional engineer and a trial lawyer, David brings on-the-ground experience to Husch Blackwell.
His practice focuses on all aspects of construction, from preparation and negotiation of contracts to pursuing and defending claims in lawsuits and arbitrations. David’s link to the industry began before law school, when he worked as an engineer for a construction company. He’s applied his industry experience in representing owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in all stages of the construction process. He has helped clients in negotiating professional services, construction and design/build contracts for individual projects costing in excess of $100 million.
David’s industry work has included:
- Serving as national counsel and advisor for an industrial and commercial coatings manufacturer on all product related claims and lawsuits throughout the United States.
- Serving as construction counsel for a large Kansas City metropolitan school district in its $700 million capital improvement campaign.
- Preparing and negotiating project management, construction, architectural and consulting agreements for a $140 million capital improvement campaign for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
- Serving as construction counsel for a Chicago-based company, handling all construction related claims during its bankruptcy.
Recognized as an industry leader among his peers, David has been named a Best Lawyer in the areas of Construction and Real Estate law since 2008.