Overview
Construction and Permanent Financing
David’s national mortgage lending practice has earned him the trust and confidence of various lenders, including Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Jackson National Life Insurance Company/PPM America, State Farm Life Insurance Company, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company, WSFS Bank and Santander Bank. Clients value his legal advice and negotiation skills and the depth and variety of his transactional experience over his 30-year career. He has closed deals in nearly every state in every asset class, including industrial, office, retail, hospitality and multifamily.
Leasing
David also has years of experience in representing landlords and tenants in office and retail leasing. Corporate real estate clients, including Cigna, Unisys and Virtusa, rely on David to execute their office leasing needs across the country. He is a tough and savvy lease negotiator, bringing swift closure to every deal.
Real Estate
Disputes David also represents clients in real estate litigation, including workouts, foreclosures, landlord/tenant matters, and disputes involving brokerage commissions, partnerships and agreements of sale.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Education
Villanova University School of Law
J.D. cum laude (1989)
Amherst College
B.A. cum laude (1985)
Insights & Events
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Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Civic Activities
- President, Board of Directors, Lower Merion School District, 2009-11
- Coach, Lower Merion Soccer Club
Firm Leadership
- Deputy Leader, Real Estate Practice Group, 2020-24
Honors
- Chambers USA — Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds, Real Estate, 2022-23
This award is conferred by Chambers & Partners. A description of the methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - Chambers USA — Pennsylvania, Real Estate, 2004-23; Pennsylvania, Real Estate: Finance, 2021-23
This award is conferred by Chambers & Partners. A description of the methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - Pennsylvania Super Lawyers — 2005-23
This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - American College of Real Estate Lawyers — Fellow
- Best Lawyers® — Real Estate Law, 2007-24
This award is conferred by Best Lawyers. A description of the methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - Who’s Who Legal — Real Estate, 2008-19, 2023
This award is conferred by Lexology. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - Who’s Who Legal — Though Leaders USA: Real Estate, 2023
This award is conferred by Lexology. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.