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Dave Merchant

Attorney

Biography:
Dave Merchant heads the Maui office of Barker Martin, P.S. An attorney since 1992, Dave has extensive experience in civil litigation, residential and commercial construction litigation, and condominium governance issues. Dave was a founder and the initial president of the Washington Homeowners' Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and protecting homeowners with respect to construction defect issues and other legal concerns. He has lectured at the University of Washington School of Law and testified before the state legislature regarding condominiums and construction defects, has worked with local news agencies and community organizations to educate the public regarding construction defects, and has been a frequent CLE speaker on a variety of topics. Dave also served as an officer in the U.S. Army and Washington National Guard from 1988 to 1995. Dave is the Vice-President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui. His outside interests include his family, bicycling, skiing and soccer (watching, coaching, and when not injured, playing).



Education:
  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1992
  • Editor, Washington Law Review, 1990-1992
  • Author, “Defense Counsel as Prosecution Witness,” 66 Wash. L. Review 1081 (1991)
  • Princeton University, A.B. with high honors, 1988


    Bar Admissions:
  • Hawaii
  • Washington
  • United States District Court for the District of Hawaii
  • United States District Court for Western District of Washington

    Professional Memberships:
  • Hawaii State Bar Association
  • King County Bar Association
  • Maui County Bar Association
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Washington State Community Associations Institute
  • Washington Homeowners Coalition, past president and board member.


    Recent Presentations:
  • Hawaii Construction Law - Five Things You Should Know - And A Few More
  • Western Casualty Conference, May 7 - 10, 2008




    Contact Information:
    phone: 808-242-5799
    toll free:1-888-381-9806

    e-mail: davemerchant@barkermartin.com
     
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