EDUCATION

JAMS/Endispute, Boston, MA
Intensive mediation training program with certification, 2000

Boston University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
J.D., 1981, Recipient, American Jurisprudence Book Award for Torts

Colby College, Waterville, Maine
B.A. (Government Dept. Honors), 1978

CURRENT POSITION

Davids & Associates, P.C.
40 Washington Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts
FOUNDING PARTNER, March, 1998 to present
Represent individuals and companies throughout New England including major commercial real estate developers, product manufacturers, internet startups and insurance companies. Litigate tort and business matters such as products and premises liability suits, construction and employment disputes, commercial contract claims, insurance coverage issues and general negligence matters. Mediate commercial, employment, real estate, insurance and tort disputes.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Campbell, Campbell, Edwards and Conroy
Boston, Massachusetts
Shareholder, 1983 to 1998
General civil trial practice.

Craig and Macauley
Boston, Massachusetts
Associate, 1981 to 1983
General civil trial practice

BAR ADMISSIONS

Massachusetts, 1981; Maine, 1987; Florida, 1985

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES

Massachusetts Bar Association
The Risk and Insurance Management Society
The American Bar Association
The Boston Bar Association
The Maine Bar Association

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston. MA
Board Member, Chairman of the Nominating Committee

Boston Bar Association, Boston, MA
Co-chair of the Business Litigation Committee, Litigation Steering Committee Member

Wellesley Education Foundation, Wellesley, MA
Board Member, Audit Committee Member

Author: The Intoxicated Driver, Automobile Accident Law and Practice, Matthew Bender, 1988; "Violations of Exclusives and Prohibited Use Clauses in Commercial Leases," Retail Law Strategist, November, 2004.

Lecturer: The Law of Evidence, Cambridge Institute, 1985-1989, "Case Handling Techniques," Practicing Law Institute, 1989; "Trial Techniques," MCLE, 1996. Thomas Gregory Associates “The Essentials of Construction Contracts” Seminar, 2004; Roundtable Session Leader, International Conference of Shopping Centers, 2003.