David Ruskin

Horwood Marcus & Berk

David is a partner in HMB's Litigation Group. He focuses his practice on business and tax litigation, as well as general counsel representation for privately-held companies and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

Known as an excellent listener, Davids approach is time-effecient and focused on getting to the client's business goal. He handles a range of issues, including whistleblower (qui tam) and False Claims Act defense, partnership and ownership disputes, contract disputes, and business torts and real estate and construction litigation.

For Clients in the cannabis industry and other emerging industries, David helps clients navigate unsettled and differing statutes, regulations and industry specific legal developments, including where inconsistencies exist between state and federal law.

David also has particularly deep experience handling multistate tax matters. He represents clients before state courts and administrative tax tribunal across the country, litigates in appellate and federal courts and facilitates audit disputes and informal dispute resolutions nationwide.

Legal Advice Built on Solid Business Sense

Clients rely on David for his business focused approach to resolving complex disputes. He is well known for providing counsel for operating efficiently and for complex issues involving new laws in different jurisdictions.