David Thompson is a finance and real estate attorney whose practice focuses on representing financial institutions, private lenders, and borrowers in complex lending and commercial transactions. He has significant experience structuring and negotiating senior secured and subordinated loan facilities for real estate development, acquisition, and construction projects across the country. David regularly advises clients on matters involving residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties, with a portfolio that spans a wide range of asset types, including multifamily housing, office buildings, retail developments, franchise operations, and specialty facilities.
In addition to his real estate finance work, David has served as a trusted outside general counsel to a variety of businesses, offering strategic legal advice on banking and creditors’ rights, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, and estate planning.
Known for his pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach, David is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges efficiently and effectively, always with a focus on achieving their broader business goals.
Professional & Civic Engagement
- American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2015 Class
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Thistle Farms, Inc., Board of Directors & Chair Elect
- Economic Club of Nashville
- Friends of Sevier Park, Inc., Co-organizer, Past Secretary & Board Member
- Oak Hill School, Annual Fundraising Chair, 2018-2019
- Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors, Inc., Past President & Steering Committee Member
- Girls on the Run of Middle Tennessee, Inc., Past Board Member & Board Chair
- 12 South Neighborhood Association, Inc., Co-organizer, Past Board Member, President & Secretary
- NBA YLD Race Judicata & Girls on the Run 5k, Co-organizer, & Past Race Director
Honors & Awards
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and Corporate Law, 2021-Present
- Recognized by Nashville Business Journal as Best of the Bar in Banking and Finance, 2022, 2024
