David handles a broad range of employment law matters focused primarily on defending clients against wage and hour claims, as well as claims of discrimination, retaliation, FMLA, wrongful termination, defamation, and harassment.

David also focuses his practice on complex business disputes and class action cases, with a special focus on wage and hour class and collective actions brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act and California law, as well as under California's Private Attorneys General Act.  David has successfully handled all aspects of litigation, from initial investigation to trial in both individual and class action matters.  He is experienced litigating in both state and federal court, as well as private arbitration.

David regularly counsels employers on hiring practices, background checks, terminations, workplace investigations, reductions in work force issues, and litigation avoidance practices. David also provides guidance to employers regarding negotiation of separation agreements, drafting employment handbooks, policies, and procedures, and various issues related to wage and hour compliance. David focuses his practice on proactive assistance to clients, in order to avoid actionable conduct relating to employment issues in the future and in line with his clients' business needs and goals.

Prior to joining FordHarrison, David was an attorney at a plaintiff-side law firm that represented individuals both in labor and employment law and consumer-related disputes, which provides him with great insight into the potential challenges that companies often face in litigation.