David L. Arnold - Virginia Beach, VA

Dave Arnold founded Pender & Coward's eminent domain practice group more than a decade ago. He is a shareholder and CEO of the firm. His law practice focuses in the areas of eminent domain and right of way condemnation for government and business entities, including real estate transactions, litigation and local government.

Dave serves as an advisor to state and government agencies, municipalities, utilities, transit authorities and consultants in all phases of right-of-way projects. He serves as General Counsel to the International Right of Way Association ("IRWA") and provides legal advice to regional businesses, developers, banks and individuals in real estate development and redevelopment, with an emphasis in syndication, transfer and leverage of historic tax credits. He is sought after for his extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, including defense of local governments and their employees.

A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Dave also leads continuing legal education seminars and meetings of IRWA on topics of eminent domain law and right of way acquisitions. He is certified as a Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) by IRWA. The SR/WA designation is granted to right of way professionals who have achieved professional status through experience, education and examination. While an SR/WA may be a specialist in one area, they must also be familiar with all disciplines associated with the right of way profession.

Dave also co-hosts the popular Pendulum Land Podcast which focuses on eminent domain and right of way issues and can be found on iTunes or on any major podcast platform.

MEMBERSHIPS
International Right of Way Association, General Counsel
International Right of Way Association, Chapter 52 - Past President
Suffolk Bar Association, Past President 2015
Virginia Beach Bar Association

HONORS & AWARDS
AV® Preeminent^TM Rated, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings^TM
Virginia's Legal Elite, Civil Litigation, 2013-2020
Best Lawyers in America, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2017-2021
Coastal Virginia's Top Lawyers, Eminent Domain, 2016-2021
Virginia Super Lawyers, 2020 and 2021

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Southeastern Public Service Authority, Board of Directors

ARTICLES
Dave Arnold and Pendulum Land Podcast Featured in Right of Way Magazine - June 2021
Inverse Condemnation of Oysters and Oyster Leases - January 2021
Can Your Partners Give Away Their Interest in Your LLC? - February 2012
The Fifth Amendment Privilege - August 2011
Another Broadside on Miranda - August 2004

PRACTICE AREAS
Eminent Domain / Right of Way
Litigation
Local Government
Real Estate
Transportation

EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, William & Mary Law School, 1992
University of Virginia, 1989

ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of Virginia, 1992
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1992
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1993
North Carolina State Bar, 2017