Biography

David focuses his practice on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He has broad experience in bankruptcy cases representing software and technology companies. 

David focuses his practice on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He has broad experience in bankruptcy cases representing software and technology companies. 

Before Fox Rothschild

Before joining Fox Rothschild, David was a summer associate at the firm. He also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Brian D. Lynch of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. While in law school, David served as the executive business and marketing editor of the Seattle University Law Review.

Prior to law school, David worked as a project manager, and controller and asset manager at Tamarack Resort in Idaho, helping to guide the resort and its creditors through a protracted foreclosure and bankruptcy proceeding.

Beyond Fox Rothschild

David is a Board member of Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS), a nonprofit organization that develops educational and legal resources to help individuals prevent or overcome financial challenges. 

He is an outdoor enthusiast. His interests include alpine and Nordic skiing, competitive sailing, paddle boarding and golf.

Bar Admissions

  • Washington
  • Oregon

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

Education

  • Seattle University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2018)
  • College of Idaho (B.A., cum laude, 2005)
    • Political Economy and History

Memberships

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Oregon State Bar Association
  • American Bankruptcy Institute 

Honors & Awards

  • National Council of Bankruptcy Judges' 2024 NextGen program
  • Selected to the "Super Lawyers Rising Stars" list for Tax in Washington (2024-2025)
  • Selected to the "Ones to Watch" list for Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights, Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy in Seattle, WA by Best Lawyers (2026)
  • Ranked 33rd in the book 100 Influential Idahoans for 2015
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Legal Writing, Indian Law, Corporate Appellate Litigation and Real Estate Transactions