David Treacy concentrates his practice in complex corporate and commercial litigation in the state and federal trial and appellate courts as well as before state administrative agencies. His litigation experience on behalf of businesses and individuals encompasses a wide variety of issues in corporate and commercial law, including shareholder, membership and partnership disputes, contract and non-compete issues, warranty disputes, business torts, commercial leases, real estate litigation, construction litigation, mechanics liens, insurance coverage, and litigation involving the constitutionality and interpretation of statutes. He also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediations and arbitrations. David works closely with in-house counsel to formulate litigation strategy and position cases in advance of trial to achieve positive and cost-effective resolutions. David is a member of the firm's Professional Development, Mentoring and Community Ambassadors committees.
Memberships & Affiliations
· Kentucky Bar Association
· Fayette County Bar Association
· Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras, Board of Directors
· Bell Court Neighborhood Association, Board of Directors
· Notre Dame Club of Central Kentucky, Past President
· Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Bluegrass Leadership Council
· Leadership Lexington Class of 2010
Distinctions
· Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
Experience
Ticona Polymers, Inc. v. Solutia, Inc.
Solutia, Inc.
Suit involving claims of breach of contract and breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing
Ron Reynolds v. Thomas & King
Casual Dining Restaurant Company
Shareholder derivative suit involving fiduciary duty claims by minority shareholder.
City of Maysville v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Finance and Administration Cabinet
Kentucky League of Cities
Action for declaratory judgment related to interpretation of Kentucky funding statutes
Publications
April 3, 2012, Navigating Shareholder Litigation
March 22, 2012, Shareholder Disputes: How to Prevent a Corporate Divorce
January 1, 2000, Casenote: First Amendment - Freedom of Association - Membership Organizations Covered Under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination Have No Protected Interest To Justify Terminating Boy Scout Members Based On Sexual Preference - Dale v. Boy Scouts of America, 160 N.J. 562 (1999) - 10 SETON HALL CONST. L. J. 577 (2000)
September 1, 1999, Comment: Seventh & Fourteenth Amendments - 42 U.S.C. 1983 - City of Monterey v Del Monte Dunes at Monterey, Lts., 119 S. Ct. 1624 (1999) - 10 Seton Hall Const. L. J. 293 (1999)
June 20, 1999, Casenote: First Amendment - Freedom of Association - Membership Organizations Covered Under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination Have No Protected Interest To Justify Terminating Boy Scout Members Based On Sexual Preference - Dale v Boy Scouts of America, 160 N.J. 562 (1999) - 10 Seton Hall Const. L. J. 577 (2000)
January 1, 1999, Comment: Seventh & Fourteenth Amendments - 42 U.S.C. 1983 - City of Monterey v. Del Monte Dunes at Monterey, Ltd., 119 S. Ct. 1624 (1999) - 10 SETON HALL CONST. L. J. 293 (1999)
Presentations
March 22, 2012, The Mechanics of Kentucky Civil Procedure Seminar