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Recognized since 2024 by Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® for his work in municipal law, Dave serves as senior legal counsel for multiple municipalities and public entities. He has extensive experience advising local governments regarding complex, high-profile legal matters, and he works closely with elected bodies and senior officials to develop legally sound, practical solutions, achieve objectives, and reduce liabilities. Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts from Calvin University, a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law (Cum Laude). Previously, Dave served as a law clerk to the Hon. David F. Viviano of the Michigan Supreme Court and as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Ionia County. In addition to representing a wide variety of cities, townships, villages, and other public sector entities, Dave frequently presents on a range of municipal topics. He is a member of the State Bar Government Law Section and serves on the Michigan Municipal League's Economic Development & Land Use Committee as well as the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorney's Education Committee. Dave is an Army veteran, having most recently served as a Civil Affairs officer in the Army Reserve.

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