Dave has practiced real estate law exclusively since 1980. He has extensive experience advising on real estate land and project development, real estate joint ventures, financings, acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties, retail, office, and industrial leasing's, high rise condominium construction, and drafting commercial real estate agreements.

Dave combines a detailed understanding of each of his files with a pragmatic and common sense approach to helping his clients bring their project plans to fruition. His proven track record has been built on the successful completion of hundreds of real estate and transactions across Edmonton and throughout Alberta. Over the decades, Dave has earned a reputation in all corners of the industry for his ability to work with all the parties involved in a project to find acceptable terms that keep it moving forward in a timely manner.

Dave's clients have included a national railway company, national bank, a major electrical power transmission corporation, a pension fund, real estate land developers, a national property manager, and a builder of numerous condominium high rises in Edmonton.

Being a part of Edmonton’s real estate community is one of his favorite parts of the job; he also loves to give back to the city he calls home. Dave has sat on several volunteer boards, including the Windermere Golf & Country Club, the Canadian Progress Club, and the Uncles at Large Society. He also coached minor hockey and raised funds for numerous not-for-profits, including the Blue Quill Community League, the Southwest United Soccer Club, the Confederation Hockey Club, Edmonton Girls’ Hockey Association, and the Canadian Skin Cancer Society.

Dave was honoured to receive an appointment as King's Counsel in 2014. The appointment recognizes outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the community. A senior lawyer in the firm’s real estate law group, Dave continues to play an active role in the mentorship of articling students and junior lawyers.

In his spare time, Dave can be found on the golf course, working out, running, or playing hockey.