David is an associate in the firm's Litigation Group and is chair of the Construction Law Group. David serves as litigation counsel for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other business concerns within the construction industry. He regularly advises his clients on matters such as contract drafting and dispute resolution, surety bond claims, mechanics liens and bid protests. David works closely with a number of local and regional trade organizations, and he often lectures and writes about topics pertinent to the construction industry.
In addition to his construction law practice, David also represents insurance companies and employers in life, health, disability, and ERISA litigation in both state and federal courts.
Prior to joining Mirick O'Connell, David was an associate at Visconti, Boren and Campbell Ltd. in Providence, RI.
Representative Matters
- Negotiated a successful resolution on behalf of a general contractor in a dispute with a hospital, architect and multiple subcontractors over delay and changed conditions in a multi-phased renovation and new construction hospital project
- Prosecuted mechanics lien action on behalf of site contractor who was owed contract balance and change order amounts on a private project in which the general contractor filed for bankruptcy protection
- Successfully represented former owners of sand and gravel and contract ready mix businesses in a dispute with the subsequent purchaser related to the receivable and warranty obligations contained in the sale documents
- Obtained judgment in favor of a residential homeowner in a private arbitration proceeding against a roofing and restoration contractor for defective roofing and siding installation
- Represented a general contractor on a Rhode Island public works project concerning renovation and build out of a college dormitory in a dispute with the owner and multiple subcontractors over payment and scope of work requirements
- Obtained an arbitration award in favor of a site contractor and against a municipality for changed conditions and delay claims stemming from construction of public recreational fields and facilities
- Represented regional steel contractor against claims that it breached a requirements lease agreement regarding crane rentals and other equipment
- Successfully defended a general contractor in a bid protest against allegations of impropriety in the pre-qualification process
- Represented a regional roofing company in a claim against a former employee regarding breach of fiduciary duty and appropriation of trade secrets in operating a competing side business
- Successfully represented multiple supply companies, including, among other, plumbing and mechanical, electrical and concrete, in collection actions against contractors
- Represented the interests of the pension, annuity, health and apprenticeship trust funds of a local trade union
- Represented a contractor defending a claim by the department of labor of failure to pay prevailing wages on a public works project
