In recent years, David’s practice pivoted away from Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters and now focuses on federal and state court receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors (ABCs), Article 9 and other foreclosure sales, and related out-of-court business winddowns, liquidations, and dissolutions. This is where The Dragich Law Firm excels—guiding clients through complex winddowns and restructuring with strategic focus and practical solutions. David often leads his team in representing distressed private equity portfolio companies who need expert advice to navigate complicated restructuring transactions or liquidations, where the Firm provides an “honorable burial” of the distressed business enterprise.

David also advises businesses and business owners regarding the acquisition and disposition of various assets and interests. His experience with distressed and performing companies also enables him to advise clients on their day-to-day business and legal affairs. Clients value his steady judgment, deal-oriented mindset, and ability to simplify complexity. As longtime client Gene R. Kohut of Trust Street Advisors put it:

“Dave knows the law. I have complete confidence that Dave can guide me through the most challenging situations. He never loses sight of the big picture and always provides practical advice. Dave makes deals.”

While David’s practice has historically focused on restructuring transactions, he has also conducted trials and evidentiary hearings in bankruptcy court and regularly represents clients in commercial litigation matters in both federal and state courts. David is admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and participated in oral argument before that Court in 2012.

Before forming The Dragich Law Firm, David co-founded the law firm Harrington Dragich PLLC in May of 2009. Prior to that, David was a senior counsel with Foley and Lardner LLP, where he was a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice and the Automotive Industry Team. Prior to his time at Foley, he was an attorney in the Bankruptcy Practice at Dykema Gossett PLLC in Detroit. David is a regular presenter on bankruptcy and restructuring issues. He has been a materials contributor at the American Bankruptcy Institute Central States Bankruptcy Conference in Traverse City, Michigan. He has also authored and co-authored articles on numerous topics affecting bankruptcy and insolvency laws and business transactions.

David obtained his J.D., magna cum laude, Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society, from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2001, where he was a board member of the Moot Court Board of Advocates and president of the Student Bar Association. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communications, cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1998. David is an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he teaches Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganizations and Other Business Restructuring Alternatives. He has also lectured on American commercial law at two universities in France. In 2008, David was a guest professor at the University of Toledo School of Law where he taught a Chapter 11 seminar.

David is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan. He is an avid golfer who attended college on a golf scholarship and was co-captain of the golf team during his senior year. David has previously served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors at Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He has also completed the 2004 Detroit Marathon and the 2014 and 2019 Detroit Half Marathons. David has also been an active coach in youth sports including hockey, baseball, and basketball.

RECENT REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Restructuring
Michigan Spring & Stamping, LLC, Counsel to Assignee for the Benefit of Creditors
Accuride Corporation et al., Counsel to Post-Confirmation Liquidating Trustee
MVK Farmco LLC, Counsel to the Post-Confirmation Liquidation Trustee of the PW OpCo Liquidating Trust
UMA Enterprises, Inc., Counsel to the Company in Article 9 Public Foreclosure Sale
Green Peak Industries, Inc. d/b/a Skymint, Counsel to Court-Appointed Receiver
Pharmaco, Inc., Counsel to Court-Appointed Receiver
Contractors Steel Company, Counsel to Court-Appointed Receiver
Comco, LLC, Counsel to Court-Appointed Receiver
Ann Arbor Distribution, Inc., Counsel to Assignee for the Benefit of Creditors
Corelle Brands Acquisition, Counsel to Post-Confirmation Plan Administrator
Sakthi Automotive Group USA, Inc., Counsel to Court-Appointed Receiver
Heritage Sportswear, Inc., Counsel to Court-Appointed Receiver
Edwards Brothers Malloy, Inc., Counsel to Court-Appointed Receiver

Business Transactions
Representation of principal shareholders in going concern sale of Tier 1 automotive supplier
Negotiation of long-term supply contract on behalf of Tier 1 automotive supplier
Representation of seller of going concern retail operation with more than 20 locations in Midwest
Representation of corporate executive regarding transaction agreement and related items for sale of national company
Professional service firm – representation regarding engagement agreements and other firm legal matters
Real Estate private equity firm – representation regarding several acquisition transactions

Commercial Litigation
Obtained multi-million dollar judgment in favor of Chinese company in United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Representation of international keg distributor in commercial litigation dispute in Orange County, Florida
Representation of Tier 1 automotive supplier in breach of warranty action in Oakland County, Michigan
Ongoing representation of apparel supplier with locations in several states regarding supplier litigation
Defense of non-profit corporation regarding breach of contract action