David was born and raised in Deer Lodge, Montana, and graduated from Powell County High School. He received a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Montana, where he was an active member of the Davidson Honors College and the University of Montana Advocates. After completing his undergraduate education, David attended law school at the University of Montana. While in law school, David worked as a Junior Partner in the law school's Law Firm Program, participated in the law school's Mediation Clinic, and interned at Worden Thane, P.C. Upon graduation, David began practicing in Missoula.David is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of Montana, and volunteers for the Community Dispute Resolution Center of Missoula and the Missoula Family Law Self Help Center. He specializes in Estate Planning, Divorce and Family Law Matters, and Mediation, and practices all areas of civil law.