Atty. David W. Starfield
David is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Starfield & Smith, P.C. David has been actively involved in all facets of SBA lending for over 30 years.
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David W. Starfield is a Senior Counsel based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, practicing at Starfield & Smith, P.C.. Their practice focuses on business. Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1978) and Alfred University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of MEMBERSHIPS: • National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders • Board of Directors (Executive Committee) • Technical Issues Committee • Region III Liaison Committee • American Bar Association • Pennsylvania Bar Association. Provides legal services in English. Serands clients in Plymouth Meeting, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Starfield & Smith, P.C
- David has been actively involved in all facets of SBA lending for over 30 years
- David represents and assists hundreds of lenders that participate in SBA’s lending programs, and serves as general counsel to the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (“NAGGL”)
- David’s skill as an attorney is of the highest caliber
- He has been honored as a Life Fellow of the ABA’s American Bar Foundation for his contributions to the legal profession, and his peers have repeatedly voted him a “Super Lawyer” in Philadelphia Magazine
- David devotes countless hours to NAGGL as a developer and instructor for several of NAGGL’s most popular courses
- as an advisor to NAGGL’s Technical Issues Committee
- as a regular contributor of articles and insights to NAGGL’s monthly newsletter
- as a member of the Region III Liaison Committee
- and as a frequent lecturer and moderator of breakout sessions at NAGGL conferences on the latest SBA lending and regulatory issues
- Additionally, David serves as a member of NAGGL’s Board of Directors, and has been honored for his contributions to the industry by receiving NAGGL’s Distinguished Service Award, NAGGL’s Instructor of the Year award, and SBA’s Financial Services Champion of the Year award for Eastern Pennsylvania
- David has worked directly with the SBA on seminars, rules and articles
- He also frequently travels to Washington, DC in his capacity as NAGGL counsel and as a Board Member to assist the Agency and Congress in developing policies and proposals to advance the interests of SBA lenders and improve the delivery of financial assistance to small businesses
- HONORS/AWARDS: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Super Lawyers - Pennsylvania (Banking) 2016 “Life Fellow” of the ABA’s American Bar Foundation 2012 “Distinguished Service Award” – National Association of GovernmentGuaranteed Lenders 2009 “Financial Services Champion of the Year” – SBA Eastern Pennsylvania 2004 “Instructor of the Year” – National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale- Hubbell MEMBERSHIPS: National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders Board of Directors Technical Issues Committee (advisor) Region III Liaison Committee American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association EDUCATION: University of Southern California School of Law – J.D
- Alfred University – B.A
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Plymouth Meeting are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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