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Dave is a partner in the real estate department and serves as chair of the environmental law practice group. He focuses on environmental and regulatory matters and has experience in a wide variety of substantive areas, including solid and hazardous waste, water and air pollution, wetlands and surface water reclamation, chemical regulation, environmental remediation, and occupational safety and health. In addition to representing numerous clients with respect to environmental permitting and compliance, he works with the firm's mergers and acquisitions, finance, real estate, and land use and zoning practices.
Representative Matters
Assisted a national discount retailer and a national outlet mall developer client in obtaining individual wetlands fill permits, on an accelerated timetable, in connection with major regional real estate development projects. In each instance, the client obtained the necessary permits within an abbreviated time period necessary to commence construction in a timely fashion, without burdensome requirements or public opposition.
Advised a client on wetlands permitting strategy in connection with its efforts to develop over 6,000 acres of land in a mixed-use, multi-phased development.
Defended a client from an effort by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to bar the client from government contracting.
Publications, Presentations and Awards
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Environmental Law, 2007-2008
Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law, 2005-2008
Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers, Environmental Law, 2004-2007
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine, 2003-2007
"Complex Issues in Transactions - How to Keep Environmental Issues Under Control," ABA Section on Environment, Energy and Resources Law, Fall meeting, San Diego, Calif., 1999.
Professional, Civic and Community Involvement
Professional: American Bar Association, Section on Environment, Energy and Resources Law, Audits, Transactions and Brownfields Committee, 1999-present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Concern Committee, Chair, 2002-present
North Carolina Bar Association, Section on Environment and Natural Resources Law, Council Member, 2000-2003
Civic/Community: Charlotte Trolley, Volunteer Motorman. | 