David I. Weissman

Senior Counsel

In an effort to help his clients create business practices that comply with local, state, and federal regulations, David Weissman counsels them on employment laws, policies, and procedures. Realizing that issues will still arise, even with the most up-to-date policies in place, David is there to defend them against claims for employment discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, and other employment-related disputes.

David has experience in all aspects of employment litigation in federal and state courts, administrative agency proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. He works proactively with employer clients both to avoid and resolve employment issues by providing day-to-day advice on hiring, discipline, termination, and other employment matters. David’s practice also includes preparing and reviewing employee confidentiality agreements, post-employment restrictive covenants, severance agreements, and employee policy manuals, assisting with internal investigations, providing reduction-in-force analyses, and training company managers and supervisors on employment best practices.

David’s background as general counsel for two Arizona-based home furnishings retail companies means that he understands the challenges facing growing companies and offers practical, efficient legal solutions. David’s oversight included all legal matters and various business-side activities including human resources, benefits, insurance, and real estate operations. The experience working in-house is a benefit he brings to all of his client relationships.

In addition to his experience in the retail industry, David has also represented companies in employment law and business litigation matters in the manufacturing, automotive, telecommunications, business consulting, education, restaurant/hospitality, health care, architecture/engineering, and human services industries.

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D.
  • Colby College, B.A.

Bar + Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Arizona
  • State Bar of Illinois
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • United States District Court for the District of Arizona
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Professional Memberships

Working with David I. Weissman

  • David began honing his knowledge and skills as an employment lawyer from the time he was in law school and has continued to do so over the course of nearly 30 years, always staying abreast of the latest developments and trends in federal and state employment law.
  • Using his years of experience as both outside and in-house counsel to various-sized companies in a broad range of industries, David understands there is rarely a “one size fits all” solution to a legal issue and offers practical, pragmatic advice tailored to his clients’ individual business objectives.

Community Involvement

  • Fiesta Bowl Yellow Jacket Committee Member
    • 2022-23 Outstanding Committee Member of the Year
    • 2014-15 George Leonard Rookie of the Year
  • Co-founder/Leader of Valley Runners AZ Run Club
  • Founding Director, Debbie Gaby’s Charities
  • Coordinated Advice & Referral Program for Legal Services (CARPLS)
    • Past President and Member of Associates Board
    • Past Service as Volunteer Attorney

Outside Interests & Activities

  • Spending time with family
  • Travel
  • Avid runner, completed 3 full marathons and 45+ half marathons
  • Outdoor activities including tennis, hiking, skiing
  • College football enthusiast