With an aggressive approach to handling labor and employment matters, David’s ability to learn his client’s business and adapt a strategy to suit their needs enables his clients to move forward with confidence. In addition to being a seasoned litigator who never shies away from taking a case to trial when the circumstances merit, David also has experience with third-party mediations and arbitrations, allowing his clients to reach alternative resolutions short of the courtroom when possible.
David handles all varieties of employment challenges for clients, ranging from on-the-job injuries and workers’ compensation cases to trade secrets/non-compete matters to general employment and contract disputes between businesses. His clients hail from a variety of industries, including manufacturing companies, leasing companies and construction businesses, requiring a thorough understanding of each client’s operations. David works diligently to assess and evaluate each case, working with the client to prevent litigation and explore settlement options when they exist. However, when litigation becomes inevitable, David’s experience in state and federal courts enable him to tailor an efficient strategy for the client that accomplishes their objective.
David’s business knowledge and litigation experience also enables him to work with clients in the construction business, representing construction managers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in a variety of construction law matters, including contract disputes, delay claims and project defects.
Additionally, David served as a law clerk for U.S.D.C., ED Ky. William O. Bertelsman from 1994-1995.