David is a life-long resident of Southwest Missouri. He grew up in Joplin, Missouri, and graduated from Missouri Southern State University in May of 1970. He was President of Missouri Southern State University’s first senior class. In 1973, he graduated from University of Missouri School of Law and has practiced continuously in Springfield, Missouri, ever since. He has devoted his entire legal career as a trial lawyer with heavy interest in plaintiff’s personal injury. His major emphasis today is in medical malpractice, wrongful death and product liability. David has received an AV Rating, which is the highest rating awarded by his peers for legal ability and ethical standards.
In his free time, David enjoys spending time with his wife and three children as well as golfing, fishing, camping and following University of Missouri sports.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
Education
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), Columbia, Missouri
- Juris Doctorate
- Missouri Southern State University
- B.A. – 1970
Professional Associations
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Member
- Board of Governors, Missouri Southern State University, Member
- Missouri Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions, Member
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Member & Past President
- Missouri Ethics Commission, Past Member
- Missouri Appellate Judiciary Appointments Commission, Past Member
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Past member of Board of Directors, member
- Missouri Attorney Disciplinary Hearing Officer