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David M. Gersh
Email:dmg@hpsf-law.com
Law School: University of Georgia 2005
Graduate/Undergraduate: Emory University 2000
Practice Areas: Construction law
Admitted to Practice: 2005
Assistant: Vickie J. Wallace
Assistant's Email: vjw@hpsf-law.com

David M. Gersh, Esq. practices in the area of construction law, primarily representing subcontractors. He has assisted contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on a wide variety of matters in both litigation and arbitration, and has authored several articles directed toward construction industry professionals, addressing a wide range of topics such as bid mistake and unforeseen site conditions. David received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Emory University in 2000, where he earned induction into Sigma Tau Delta for outstanding achievement in English. In 2005, David received his J.D. with honors from the University of Georgia. David was a notes editor on the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, where he authored: Note, Poor Judgment: Why the Iraqi Special Tribunal is the Wrong Mechanism for Trying Saddam Hussein on Charges of Genocide, Human Rights Abuses, and Other Violations of International Law, 33 GA. J. INT’L & COMP. L. 273 (2004). Prior to attending law school, David was a case manager of construction disputes for the American Arbitration Association.

Articles

"No Points For Second Place: Local Preference Laws Can Determine The Awarding of Public Contracts," Professional Roofing (June 2007); "Overlooked Opportunities: How To Benefit From Federal Programs Targeted At Small Businesses," Professional Roofing (October 2006); Sidebar, "What To Do If You Do Not Receive A Progress Payment," NRLRC; Sidebar, "What To Do If You Encounter Unforeseen or Concealed Physical Conditions," NRLRC; Sidebar, "What To Look For And What To Look Out For In An Indemnification Provision," NRLRC; Sidebar, "What To Do Before Agreeing To Perform Work In Another State," NRLRC; Sidebar, "What To Do If You Make A Bid Mistake," NRLRC; Sidebar, "What To Do If The Plans Or Specifications Are Incomplete Or Contain An Error," NRLRC; Note, Poor Judgment: Why the Iraqi Special Tribunal is the Wrong Mechanism for Trying Saddam Hussein on Charges of Genocide, Human Rights Abuses, and Other Violations of International Law, 33 GA. J. INT’L & COMP. L. 273 (2004).

Professional Achievements/Affiliations

Admitted to Georgia Bar, 2005; Atlanta Bar Association, Construction Law Section.

Representative Construction Projects

Represented unpaid subcontractor in breach of contract and lien foreclosure arbitration action against owner; Represented supplier in breach of contract, conversion and lien foreclosure action against general contractor, developer and homeowners.