David was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He studied Math and Physics at St. Francis Xavier University before attending the University of New Brunswick Law School.

In 2003, David was called to the bar in Nova Scotia and began practicing at a mid-sized firm in Halifax/Dartmouth. David practiced civil litigation and represented a broad range of businesses and groups. He represented clients in contract disputes and in tax court cases. He was also involved in defamation cases and access to information applications on behalf of television and newspaper organizations.

In 2005, David moved to Kingston, Ontario, and began practicing corporate law with Viner, Kennedy, Frederick, Allan & Tobias LLP. Since his arrival in Kingston he has assisted companies and professionals across Southeastern Ontario. David has extensive experience in buying and selling companies and re-organizing companies for the purposes of tax planning or for protection from creditors. David also advises clients on contracts and leases. David regularly advises his clients on employment matters. He drafts employment contracts, works with his clients on human resource issues and assists in terminating employees. He also provides employment advice to employees that have difficulties with their employers or who have been terminated, laid off or whose duties or compensation have been drastically changed.

David lives in Kingston with his wife Michelle, his son Jack and his dog Nova. He is an avid basketball player, despite his declining jumping ability. Over the years, David has been involved with various boards and advisory committees in the City of Kingston and is a regular speaker in Law Society of Upper Canada programs.

David has written the following for your consideration: