David is a corporate generalist representing small to medium-sized corporations and limited liability entities, and is engaged in tax planning, real estate transactional and end-stage capital and debt financing, and estate and trust planning and administration. He engages in commercial and fiduciary litigation on a limited basis.
He has the unique distinction of maintaining a satellite office in Toulon, Illinois, where he has concentrated on representing farm families and agricultural businesses for over 40 years; and through loyal client relationships, he is now dealing with several generations of the same family.
David resides in Peoria Heights, Illinois, with his wife, Margaret, and is an avid cyclist, sailboat racer, outdoor enthusiast, and has been a scuba diver for 40 years. He has two grown children and four grandchildren.
Practice areas
Estate and trust planning and administration.
Representing small to medium sized corporations and limited liability entities.
Real estate transactional and end-stage capital and debt financing.
Representing farm owners and agriculture-related companies and services.
47 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1974 | 06/13/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Cover, Evans & Fricke, LLP | 2008 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 1995 - Present |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1974 - Present |
| Peoria County Bar Association | Member | 1974 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| DePaul University College of Law | Juris Doctor | 1974 |
| University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1971 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria County Bar Association CLE | Trade Secrets, Confidentiality & Non-Competes | 2017 |
| National Business Institute CLE | Advanced Asset Transfer Tactics | 2015 |
| National Business Institute Law Review Series | Planning Opportunities with Living Trusts in Illinois | 2001 |
| Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education | Estate Administration for Paralegals | 1999 |
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