Background

Dave is a triple-threat with platinum credentials, while maintaining a practical and down-to-earth approach to problem solving. He excels in representing clients in courtrooms, boardrooms and before regulatory authorities. He operates from the rare perspective gained from a decade serving on “the inside” of the nation’s leading clean energy company and has a significant track record of success shaping state and federal governmental policy. Dave brings his national experience to bear in counseling businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators throughout the state and across the nation. Dave endeavors to craft sensible, cost-efficient win-win outcomes for clients while exceeding expectations. When amicable solutions can’t be achieved and clients’ interests must be represented before judges, juries, regulatory bodies or those that shape policy he makes it a point to win. Dave has been rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell for more than three decades, reflecting a legal practice that meets the highest standards for ethics, professionalism and legal ability.

Dave’s activities and interests include membership in the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, the PGA Corridor Association, Palm Beach County’s Adopt a Precinct Program, Leadership Palm Beach County and Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class 42. Dave also serves on the Board of Trustees of Biz PAC, and as the Vice Chair of the PAC of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County. Dave serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, and Suits for Seniors, and as Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors of Career Source Palm Beach County.

Dave is a Florida native, has five children, and is passionate about the environment, technology, and creating a level playing field for businesses to thrive. Dave lives in Palm Beach Gardens with his wife Soli and the best dogs in the world, Bo and Loki.

Practice Areas

  • Business Representation and Strategic Guidance
  • Civil Trial – Business Litigation
  • Probate and Trust Litigation
  • Government, Regulatory, Public Policy, Land Use and Development

Admissions

    • 1985

    Court

    • Florida Supreme Court
    • All Florida State Courts
    • United States District Courts, Southern and Middle Districts
    • United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
    • Federal and State Courts throughout the United States

    Education

    • Degrees in Political Science and History from Florida State University, 1982.
    • Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, 1985.

    Associations & Memberships

    • Government Advocacy Committee, Florida Bar
    • Economic Council of Palm Beach County
    • The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
    • Chair, Board of Directors of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Executive Committee, and Trustee
    • The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
    • PGA Corridor Association
    • Vice-Chair, Economic Council of Palm Beach Country PAC
    • Board of Trustees of Business Political Action Committee of Palm Beach County
    • Honda Classic Ambassador
    • Leadership Palm Beach County
    • Black Chamber of Commerce
    • Career Source, Board of Directors
    • Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity
    • Dwyer Foundation
    • Member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, CareerSource

    Office Location

    • Jeck, Harris, Raynor & Jones

      Address

      790 Juno Ocean Walk, Suite 600,
      Juno Beach, Florida 33408 US

      Phone

      561-331-2597