David M. Barbash

Partner
David was previously a Partner at Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP.
David M. Barbash, Arent Fox LLP, Partner

David is the Immediate-Past Managing Partner of Posternak and a member of the Corporate & Securities practice. His diverse practice includes representing public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, public and private financings, and licensing and strategic alliances, as well as representing early stage companies.  David acts as counsel and advisor to corporate clients in a wide range of industries including software, technology, manufacturing, medical devices and consumer products and services. 

Prior to joining the firm, David was a Partner at Hutchins, Wheeler & Dittmar and a Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP.   

Client Work

  • Advised numerous entrepreneurs in the formation, financing and operation of their early stage businesses.
  • Represented many middle market companies in the sale of their businesses to strategic acquirers and private equity firms.
  • Represents middle market companies in strategic acquisitions and joint ventures.
  • Represented a Massachusetts quasi-governmental agency in numerous investments in the cleantech industry.

Memberships

  • Boston Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

Awards & Recognition

  • Massachusetts Super Lawyer in 2008, 2009, 2010 and every year from 2012-2018
  • Bar & Court Admissions
    • Connecticut Bar
    • Massachusetts Bar
    • New York Bar
  • Education
    University of Virginia School of Law
    JD
    ,
    Notes Editor of the Virginia Journal of International Law
    ,
    1990
    Connecticut College
    BA
    ,
    magna cum laude
    ,
    1985