Dave represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, and design professionals in handling all aspects of construction law, including contract negotiation, domestic and international arbitration matters, construction claims matters (commercial and industrial), litigation in commercial, industrial, heavy construction and public project matters, bid protest matters, and mechanic's lien matters. Dave's practice also includes general civil litigation. In addition, Dave serves as the firm's Hiring Principal and is chair of its Hiring Committee.

Court of Appeals of Maryland

United States District Court for the District of Maryland

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 1990

Washington & Lee University, B.A., cum laude, 1983

American Bar Association

Section on Litigation

Committee on Construction Industry Forum

Baltimore City Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

Section on Litigation

University of Richmond School of Law

Board of Directors

Listed in Maryland Super Lawyers, Construction/Surety, 2010

Co-author and Speaker, "Advanced Construction Law in Maryland," National Business Institute, Inc.

Co-author, "Common Reasons for Denial of Claims," Differing Site Condition Claims, Wiley Law Publications

Co-author and Speaker, "Maryland Construction Law: What Do You Do When...?" National Business Institute, Inc.

Co-author and Speaker, "Mechanic's Lien Law in Maryland," Lorman Education Services, Inc.

Co-author and Speaker, "The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in Maryland: Understanding the Issues," Lorman Education Services, Inc.

Co-author and Speaker, "Mechanic's Lien Law and Strategies in Maryland," National Business Institute, Inc.

Co-author and Speaker, "Construction Insurance, Bonding and Liens," Lorman Education Services, Inc.

Co-author and Speaker, "Managing Complex Construction Law Issues," National Business Institute, Inc.

Co-author and Speaker, "Resolving, Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects," National Business Institute, Inc.

Captain, United States Regular Army