David focuses his practice in estate planning, trusts and estates. He is active in planned giving leadership for charitable organizations.
He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964; his final rank upon leaving the Army was Captain.
Awards & Recognitions
· American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
· The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts & Estates Law, 1987-2010
· Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate Law, 2007-2008, 2010-2011
Professional Associations & Memberships
· American Bar Association
· Estate Planning Society of Kansas City
· Lawyers Association of Kansas City, Vice President, 1986-1987
· The Missouri Bar
Civic Involvement
· Bishop Spencer Place, Board of Directors
· Mid-Continent Council, Girl Scouts of America, Board of Directors, 1993-2000; Secretary, 1999-2000
· Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Society of Fellows
· Princeton Club of Kansas City, Past President; Schools and Scholarship Committee, Past Chair
· Princeton University, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
· Saint Luke's Hospital Foundation, Planned Giving Committee, Chair
· Saint Luke's Hospital Foundation, Trustee
· University Associates, University of Missouri - Kansas City, President, 1987-1988
News & Publications
News
10.19.11, Super Lawyers 2011 Names 71 Husch Blackwell Attorneys from Missouri and Nebraska; an Additional 15 Listed as Rising Stars
10.13.10, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2010 Names 64 Husch Blackwell Attorneys; An Additional 20 Listed as Rising Stars
10.22.09, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2009 Names 73 Husch Blackwell Sanders Attorneys