Overview
"He is thoughtful and has a keen sense of where the business deals are. His strengths include being creative in coming up with resolutions and litigating issues that can't be resolved. He is diligent and analytical but also practical in developing Chapter 11 plans." Chambers USA
David is a seasoned veteran with over 25 years of experience in bankruptcy, earning a stellar reputation across the board. His practice is multifaceted and focused on providing valuable and prudent advice to clients navigating various complex financial and restructuring issues. His extensive experience encompasses substantive knowledge in both litigation and transactional matters, offering critical path strategies and consistently achieving successful results.
Prior to joining Hirschler, David was a partner with McGuireWoods. In addition to the representative debtor, trustee, and committee engagements listed under Experience, David has served as creditors rights counsel to Sprint in a number of highly publicized cases in and outside bankruptcy court.
Recognition
Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Real Estate, 2025
Best Lawyers in America®, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2013 - 2025
Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2015 - 2024
Named among the "Legal Elite," Virginia Business, 2010 - 2012
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers "Rising Star,” Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights, 2005
Experience
Experience
- Representation of Global Computer Enterprises, Inc. as Chapter 11 Debtor.
- Representation of US Airways as Chapter 11 Debtor.
- Representation of Weirton Steel as Chapter 11 Debtor.
- Representation of Special Metals Corporation as Chapter 11 Debtor.
- Representation of Pittsburgh Hockey Associates d/b/a Pittsburgh Penguins as Chapter 11 Debtor.
- Representation of Ennstone, Inc. Corporation as Chapter 11 Debtor.
- Representation of A. Wimpfheimer & Bro., Inc. as Chapter 11 Debtor.
- Representation of Allegheny Health, Education and Research Foundation as Counsel to the Chapter 11 Trustee.
- Representation of Velti, Inc as counsel to the Unsecured Creditors' Committee and Counsel to the post-confirmation Litigation Trustee.
- Representation of National Heritage Foundation as Counsel to the Unsecured Creditors' Committee.
- Representation of Rowe Furniture as Counsel to the Unsecured Creditors' Committee.
- Representation of Ormet as Counsel to the Unsecured Creditors' Committee.
Perspectives
News
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Community
Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law
David is a native of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and still a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins while adopting the Washington Nationals as his favorite baseball team. He enjoys playing racquetball, hacking golf balls, hiking, cooking, home renovation projects, and teaching his 2 teenage daughters how to drive.
Video
Video
The Hirschler Bankruptcy team is pleased to present Bankruptcy Couch Counsel, a series of brief videos addressing the legal and business issues keeping you up at night.
Have questions about the information we present or a topic you'd like to see covered on a future Bankruptcy Couch Counsel? Contact any member of the team.
Services
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD
West Virginia Wesleyan College, BSBA
Admissions
- Virginia
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
