David's practice historically has focused on structured finance and real estate development and syndication and his many accolades reflect this. However, over the last five years, he practiced private equity law for 17 months in our Firm's Shanghai, China office and merger and acquisition law for 3 and 1/2 years in our Firm's New York office. As a result, he is experienced in investing and doing business in China and has an extensive network of Chinese contacts at leading private equity firms, venture capital firms, investment banks and merchant banks in China.

Distinctions
Recognized in Law & Politics’ Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition and as a Virginia Super Lawyer in Real Estate and Banking Law (2006-2011).

Recognized in Law & Politics' Super Lawyers Business Edition in Banking & Transactions (2012).

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Real Estate Law and Structured Finance Law (1991-2012).

Listed in Virginia’s Best Lawyers (2010).

Named as a New York Super Lawyer - Metro Edition in Banking Law (2007) and Real Estate Law (2007, 2009-2010).

Named to Virginia’s Legal Elite in Real Estate/Construction Law (2003) and Business Law (2006).

Recognized by Marquis Who's Who
Who’s Who in America (1994-2009)
Who’s Who in the East (2009)
Who’s Who in the World (2006-2009)

Achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Representative Experience
Private equity firms in purchasing three New York Stock Exchange listed nursing home companies.

The nonperforming loan disposition company of the second largest bank in China in forming a U.S. $500 million nonperforming loan fund.

A Chinese merchant bank in providing debt and equity from Chinese sources to acquire natural resource, agribusiness and infrastructure companies and assets in Latin America.

A Chinese medical supply company in entering distribution agreements with U.S. and European manufacturers.

A national bank and an automobile manufacturer’s affiliate in the purchases, through two $350 Million Pickle-Dole lease-leasebacks, of tax benefits generated by 50% undivided interests in two coal-fired electric generating facilities.

The agent bank in a syndicate of banks for the financing of two natural gas fired electric generating facilities, including a 14 mile long pipeline and two reservoirs to provide cooling water for such facilities.

The agent bank in a syndicate of banks for the financing of an oil fired electric generating facility.

The agent bank in a syndicate of banks for the financing of the renovation of the Hotel Roanoke and construction of the Roanoke Conference Center.

A city in the development of a $50 million office building, parking garage and retail atrium to serve as a bank’s regional headquarters.

A package delivery company in developing more than $250 million of facilities throughout Virginia and Maryland.

Developers of multi-family housing having federal low-income housing tax credits syndicated to financial institutions.

A national bank in the development of a $90 million expansion of its operations center with financing through a synthetic lease.

A national fast food chain in refinancing of its 255 restaurants in three states through loans structured for securitization.

A pension fund in structuring and implementing a program for acquiring investment properties throughout the United States.

Public Service
Science Museum of Virginia (Chairman of the Board of Trustees, 2003-2008, Trustee 2001- ).

Goodwill Services, Inc. (Director, 2000- ).

The Virginia Nonprofit Housing Coalition (Director and Secretary, 1990- ).

Richmond Goodwill Industries, Inc. (President and Chairman, 1988-1990, Director 1991- ).

Harvard Law School Fund (Chairman of the Virginia Committee, 1986-1987, and Class Agent, 1988-2009).

Organizational Structure Team of the Governor’s Commission on Efficiency and Effectiveness (2001).

Virginia Voluntary Formulary Board (Member 1989-2001).

Better Housing Coalition (Director and General Counsel, 1988-2000).

Central Virginia's Free-Net (Director, 1995-1998).

Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, Inc. (Director, 1987-present; President, 1997-1999; Vice President, 1994-1997).

University of Pennsylvania (Associate Trustee, 1984-1994).

Antiquarian Society (Member, 1980-1993, and Treasurer, 1982-1986).

Virginia Lawyers Clearinghouse for Affordable Housing (Member Advisory Board, 1992-1994).

Governor's School for Government and International Studies (Member, Advisory Board, 1991-1993).

Governor's Economic Recovery Council, Regulatory Climate Subgroup (Member 1991-1992).

American Council of Young Political Leaders (Member 1988-1990).

Virginia Historic Landmarks Board (Member 1988-1989).

Governor's Commission on Efficiency in Government (Member 1986-1988).

Governor's Regulatory Reform Advisory Board (Member 1983-1985).

Real Estate and Land Use Law Reporter, Virginia State Bar and Virginia Bar Association, 1974-1978.

Democratic Party of Virginia.

• Mark Warner for Governor - Statewide Finance Co-Chairman (2000)
• Third Congressional District Democratic Committee - Member (1991 to 1993)
• Seventh Congressional District Democratic Committee - Member (1991 to 1993)
• State Central Committee - Member (1985 to 1993, Baliles and Wilder Administrations)
• Donald S. Beyer for Lt. Governor - Third Congressional District Coordinator (1989)
• Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia (1988)
• Albert Gore for President Campaign - Chairman Third Congressional District ((1987 to 1988)
• Dukakis/Bentsen/Robb Victory '88 Campaign - Co-Chairman, Third Congressional District (1988)
• City of Richmond Democratic Committee, Steering Committee - Member (1985 to 1988)
• City of Richmond Democratic Committee, Member (1988 to 1993; 1994 to 1998)
• City of Richmond Democratic Committee, Steering Committee - Member (1985 to 1988)
• Third Congressional District Public Issues Program - Member, Steering Committee (1987)
• Joint Campaign Committee for Governor, Lt. Governor & Attorney General - Chairman for the Third Congressional District (1985)
• Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, California (1984)

Teaching Experience
Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Law (2004).

Bar Review Institute: Lecturer on MultiState Real Property Law and Virginia Corporations Law, Richmond (1974 to 1982).

Lecturer-In-Law, Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William & Mary (1977-1981).

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, (1975-1978).

Assistant Professor of Law, T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (1973-1975).

Publications
"How Will America's Economy Compete With China's?" - an article in the Commentary section of the September 6, 2009, edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

“Cyberhousing,” an article for the April 1996 issue of the ACREL Newsletter.

“Basics of the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits,” an article for two Workshops sponsored by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers at its Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada (1995).

“The New Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Multifamily Loan Forms:  The Secondary Market Looks to Modernize and Clarify,” an article for two Workshops and a “Hot Tips” program sponsored by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers at its Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington (1994).

“What Real Estate Attorneys Need to Know to Make a Difference in Affordable Housing Development,” an outline for a Workshop sponsored by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers at its Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia (1993) and reproduced by the Virginia State Bar for a program on “Representing Affordable Housing Sponsors” at its Fourth Annual Pro Bono Conference in Richmond (1994).

“A Primer on the Affordable Housing Programs of CRA and FIRREA,” an article co-authored with James A. McLaughlin for presentation to the Real Estate Financing Subcommittee of the Commercial Financial Services Committee of the Corporate Law Section of the American Bar Association (1991).

“FIRREA’s and CRA’s Mandates for Affordable Housing and Community Development,” editor of the Handbook for a Seminar at the Spring CLE and Committee Meeting of the Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law of the American Bar Association, Orlando, Florida (1991).

“Use of FIRREA to Make Low-Income Housing Available,” an article published in the November/December, 1990 Issue of Probate and Property (a publication of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the American Bar Association).

“Administration of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits by the States,” outline prepared for a Symposium on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits sponsored by the Real Property Division of the Section of Real Property, Probate & Trust Law of the American Bar Association in San Francisco (1987).

“Drafting Techniques,” article for the handbook published by the Virginia Bar Foundation for the First Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar (1983).

Zoning and Subdivision Law,” article for the 227-page handbook on “Current Problems in Real Estate Law” published by the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Bar Association (1977).

“Recent Developments in Real Estate and Land Use Law in Virginia,” articles for the handbooks published by the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Bar Association for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Annual Recent Developments in the Law Seminars (1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978).

The Residential Real Estate Transaction, Editor, 184-page handbook for lawyers published by the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Bar Association (1975).

“Land Use Planning in Virginia,” Introduction to a Student Note, 9 University of Richmond Law Review 513 (Spring, 1975).

“Access to Television to Rebut the President – An Analysis and Proposal, “ 45 Temple University Law Quarterly 141 (1972).

Presentations and Speaking Engagements
American College of Real Estate Lawyers:
-Workshop Co-Chairman, Toronto, Canada (1995)
-Workshop Co-Chairman, Seattle, Washington (1994)
-“Hot Tips” Speaker, Seattle, Washington (1994)
-Workshop Co-Chairman, Atlanta, Georgia (1993)

Virginia Bar Association: Symposium Chair for the Committee on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar (1997).

American Bar Association:
-Moderator, Seminar on “FIRREA’S and CRA’S Mandates for Affordable Housing and Community Investment,” Spring CLE and Committee Meeting, Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Orlando, Florida (1991).
-Speaker to the Real Estate Financing Subcommittee of the Commercial Financial Services Committee of the ABA Corporate Law Section on “The Affordable Housing Programs of CRA and FIRREA,” Williamsburg, Virginia (1991).
-Speaker to the Symposium on “Low-Income Housing Tax Credits,” Real Property Division, Section of Real Property, Probate & Trust Law, ABA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California (1987).
-Keynote speaker, “Modern Real Estate Finance,” spring meeting, Law Student Division (Fourth Circuit), Richmond, Virginia (1981).

Continuing Legal Education of the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Bar Association (of the Virginia Bar Foundation as of 1982): 
-Fourth Annual Virginia State Bar Pro Bono Conference, Speaker on “Representing Affordable Housing Sponsors,” Richmond (1994).
-Affordable Housing through the Law Seminar, Speaker on “Legal Requirements Unique to Affordable Housing Development,” Roanoke and Richmond (1993).
-Eighth Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar, Moderator, Richmond (1990).
-First Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar (Advanced Drafting Techniques), Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke, and Arlington (1983).
-Fourth Annual Recent Developments in the Law Seminar, Virginia Beach (1978).
-Third Annual Recent Developments in the Law Seminar, The Homestead and Virginia Beach (1977).
-Current Problems in Real Estate Practice (Land Use Law), Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke, and Arlington (1977).
-Second Annual Recent Developments in the Law Seminar, Virginia Beach (1976).
-First Annual Recent Developments in the Law Seminar, Arlington (1975).
-Residential Real Estate Transactions, Richmond (1975).
-Unincorporated Business Associations, Richmond (1974).

Local Government Attorneys Association of Virginia:
-“Siting of Solid Waste Facilities,” Roanoke (1988)
-“Land Use Law,” University of Virginia, Charlottesville (1975 and 1976)

Virginia Housing Development Authority:  Lecturer to Community Development Corporations on “Legal Issues Concerning Affordable Housing,” Richmond (1993 and 1994)

National Business Institute Inc.:  Lecturer on ”Basic Real Estate Law,” Richmond (1989 and 1990)

Virginia Bar Association, Real Estate Committee:  Speaker on “Judicial Review of Land Use Decisions in Virginia,” winter meeting, Williamsburg (1983)

Virginia Supreme Court:  Lecturer to all General District Court Judges of the Commonwealth of Virginia on Landlord-Tenant Law, Williamsburg (1982)

Virginia Citizens Planning Association:  Lecturer on “Land Use Law,” Richmond (1979)

American Academy of Judicial Education:  Lecturer to all General District Court Judges of the Commonwealth of Virginia on Landlord-Tenant Law, Charlottesville (1975)