Practice Areas

Business Law

Estate Planning

Owner Representation

Construction/Development Law

Tenant in Common/Asset Acquisition

Real Estate Law

"First and foremost, I am a technologist"

David graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Technology from Brigham Young University in 1985. After working in industry, he returned to Brigham Young University in 1990 and completed a Master's Degree in Manufacturing and Technology, specializing in robotics, automation, and advanced materials. David later earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho in 2006.

Prior to pursuing his master's degree, David worked at General Dynamics as a technical designer on the F-16 aircraft, focusing on surface design and manufacturing design automation. He then joined Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, where he automated design and manufacturing fabrication. While at Johns Hopkins, David served as a member of the NIST Systems and Network Architecture working group, contributing to networking standards development via open systems interconnection models, and participated in the IETF's development of TCP/IP protocols and standards.

Following his master's degree, David's career shifted to the semiconductor industry. At IBM's fabrication facility in Vermont, he held various engineering and management roles related to process fabrication, automation, equipment controls and communication, and BAT. He concluded his IBM career as the Director of Engineering and Manufacturing for IBM's Semiconductor BAT facility in Singapore. After leaving IBM, David completed his technical career as the CEO of Nano Silicon Technologies, Ltd., also based in Singapore.

As an engineer and business leader, David developed strong collaboration skills and a commitment to helping others realize the full potential of partnership.

"One of my biggest priorities when it comes to clients is putting people at ease. I believe that working together to find a solution is an important part of that."

ELC Legal Services, Chtd. focuses on business formation and operation, estate planning and probate, asset development and ownership, construction, owner representation, real estate law, tenancy in common ownership related to complex assets, commercial contracts, and commercial litigation. ELC is committed to a collaborative process that assists clients in achieving effective partnerships for long-term stability and sustainability.

In addition to his legal practice, David is focused on advancing technology in the legal profession, including the use and management of AI as a tool for legal services companies of all sizes.

Practicing law presents exciting challenges that give the ELC team opportunities to interact with diverse individuals and companies while creating solutions for complex problems. As a technology-embracing company, ELC offers clients the flexibility of a modern experience.

When not working with clients, David is an avid runner, scuba enthusiast, and traveler. Though not currently a career path, he is a certified divemaster who has logged over 500 dives since 2000.

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Idaho, 2007
• Washington, 2022
• Arizona, 2025

EDUCATION

• Juris Doctor - University of Idaho, 2006
• Master of Science in Manufacturing and Technology - Brigham Young University, 1990
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Technology - Brigham Young University, 1985