David concentrates on real estate and general commercial litigation, particularly in:
- eminent domain
- real estate litigation
- breach of contract
- trade secrets/unfair competition
- real estate valuation
- representing real estate professionals such as appraisers and brokers
- election/campaign finance law
David’s cases and clients have included:
- condemnation counsel to General Motors in New Jersey
- part of Fox team that obtained $40 million in condemnation damages from PennDOT
- national condemnation counsel for Pep Boys
- part of condemnation team for Louisville International Airport runway expansion
- condemnation counsel to school districts and local governments
David’s leadership roles within the firm include:
- At Large Member of the firm's Executive Committee
- Co-Chair of the Condemnation Practice Group
David was the Associate Managing Editor of the Temple Law Review. Prior to law school, David worked in politics and non-profit fundraising, including the successful re-election campaigns of former U.S. Sen. John Heinz and former U.S. Representive R. Lawrence Coughlin.
David has lectured on real estate and eminent domain-related issues nationally. His comments have been published in national media outlets including:
- CNN/Money.com
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- The National Law Journal
- Philadelphia Business Journal
- The Bond Buyer
- The New York Law Journal
- The Cincinnati Enquirer
- The Texas Lawyer
David has discussed condemnation topics on the nationally syndicated Mitch Album Show as well as various Pennsylvania radio stations.
Additionally, David is a co-author of the annual supplements to the Pennsylvania treatise on condemnation law, Snitzer on Eminent Domain Law and has written articles for several publications including those for the Appraisal Institute, the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Association of Home Builders, the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities, and the Pennsylvania Planning Association.
The Eminent Domain Blog
David writes a blog that provides updates and commentary regarding eminent domain and real estate related litigation. This is an excellent resource for real estate professionals, property owners and condemnors who may be embarking upon a new project.
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• Selected as a "Super Lawyer" by Philadelphia Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine, the only Pennsylvania attorney in the Eminent Domain category (2009)