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Practice Emphasis Hospitality, Beverage & Franchise Professional Experience Joined Graham & Dunn, 1999 Admitted to Practice: District of Columbia, 1999; Washington State, 1999; U.S. District Court (Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington, Oregon District Court, Idaho District Court); U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit U.S. Tax Court; Oregon, 2003; Idaho, 2005 David is a member of the firm's Hospitality, Beverage & Franchise Team, with a practice emphasis in franchise law. David has experience in a variety of corporate and transactional matters involving the team's core industries, including drafting UFOC’s, assisting clients with franchise registration, and buying and selling franchises. David also advises the team’s clients on general corporate matters, including residential real estate, distribution agreements, vendor agreements, financing, and compliance with dealer and distribution regulations. In addition, David has a variety of experience in litigation matters, including termination disputes with franchisees, claims against real estate agents, claims under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, and the Oregon Motor Fuel Franchises Act, actions involving beverage distribution rights, claims concerning the unintentional formation of franchises, and the defense of product liability actions. Professional and Community Activities Washington State Bar Association Oregon State Bar Association Idaho State Bar Association American and District of Columbia Bar Associations Recognition Washington Law & Politics "Rising Star" 2005 - 2008 Education J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1998 B.A., magna cum laude, Claremont McKenna College, 1995. | 