Experience
David commenced the practice of law with the General Practice department of a large firm in Miami, Florida. After practicing seven years in Miami, David moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1997 to focus his practice in corporate business transactions. Presently, David is involved in corporate and business practice, including general corporate and business representation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, tax, health care law, banking and wealth protection planning.
Background
David grew up in Los Angeles, California and Bartow, Florida. After he graduated from Bartow High School in 1981, he attended Wake Forest University where he graduated cum laude with a BS in accounting. He received his law degree from Florida State University College of Law in 1988. From Florida State University, David traveled to Brussels, Belgium where he obtained a Masters in International and Comparative Law from Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
David is married to Cynthia and they have three children.
Professional
· The Florida Bar
· Lakeland Bar Association
· Old Republic Title Insurance Agent
· U.S. District Court for the Middle District
Civic
Lakeland, Florida
· Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, General Counsel, 2010
· Lakeland Downtown Development Authority, Director, 2005-2010
· Lakeland Economic Development Council, High Skills Representative, 2006-Present
· Leadership Lakeland, 1999-2000
· Board of Directors, Polk Museum of Art, 2000-2006
· Geneva Classical Academy, Inc., Director; Treasurer, 2006-2009
· Board of Directors, Campfire Boys and Girls, 1998-2001
· Board of Directors, Waterford Home Owners Association, Inc., 1998-2001
· Member and Legal Counsel to Trinity Presbyterian Church, since 1998
Miami, Florida
· Leadership Miami, 1996-1997
· New Directions of the American Cancer Society for Dade County, Florida
- Chairman, 1994-1995
- President, 1993-1994
- Treasurer, 1992-1993