As a member of the Real Estate, Development & Construction industry team, David advises large companies as they achieve their property goals. His multifaceted understanding of the real estate market extends to acquisitions and dispositions, campus planning and development, complex financing transactions, facilities management, construction contracting, construction administration and leasing. He also represents lenders in commercial real estate, agricultural and asset-based loans.
Among David’s noteworthy accomplishments are these:
- Counseling a Fortune 500 company in the planning, site acquisition, assembly, financing and development of an 80-acre corporate headquarters campus in Colorado.
- Advising on a $120 million synthetic lease transaction involving multiple properties in six states for a Fortune 250 company.
- Representing a multinational company with a real estate transaction in the sale of a $675 million wireless communications company.
David is the city attorney for Bridgeton, Mo., and also represents municipalities and developers in all aspects of municipal law, including planning, zoning, financing and development incentives. He also is counsel to the Saint Louis Art Museum and regularly represents museums, collectors and not-for-profit organizations in all aspects of art law.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Alliance of Museums
- American Bar Association
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Illinois State Bar Association
Awards and Recognitions
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The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2010-2018
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Chambers USA, Real Estate Law, 2012-2017
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Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, 2013-2016
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St. Louis Business Journal, “40 Under 40,” 2008