David Engelhardt

David Engelhardt is a New York lawyer specializing in business litigation and transactions. He has handled complex civil cases, including one that involved over $50 million dollars of controversy that went before the First Department Appellate Division for resolution.

He has also advised on best practices for domestic and international transactions throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Additionally, he founded Engelhardt Law and serves as lead pastor of Kings’ Church in Manhattan.

Early Life and Education

David Engelhardt has always had an inquisitive nature and an interest in how people engage with their environment. This drive eventually led him to study law at Regent University Law School, graduating in the top 30% of his class. Additionally, he gained invaluable experience serving as a legal intern for both the United States Air Force and Coast Guard.

David has been practicing law since 2014 and assists clients in a variety of matters, such as business litigation and transactions. He has handled high value commercial contracts, litigated complex civil cases and appeared before New York’s First Judicial Department Appellate Division on an appeal with more than $30 million at stake. David is the founding attorney of Engelhardt Law in New York and serves as lead pastor at Kings’ Church in Manhattan.

Professional Career

David Engelhardt is both a lawyer and pastor. He founded Engelhardt Law in New York City and currently leads Kings’ Church there. Additionally, he serves on the board of Turning Point USA – an organization that bridges faith and politics.

Dave has been practicing law since graduating from Regent University School of Law in 2013. His expertise lies in business litigation and transactional work; he has defended and prosecuted complex civil cases before the First Judicial Department Appellate Division on a case with over $30 million in controversy; additionally, he provides consulting on best business practices for domestic and international transactions throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Dave is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and New York County Lawyers’ Association.

Achievements and Honors

David Engelhardt has dedicated his life to improving the world around him. From his work in healthcare to his entrepreneurship, David continues to make a difference every day.

He has received numerous honors and awards throughout his career, including being named one of the 2021 ISCB Overton Prize recipients, an Innovator Awardee, as well as receiving the ISCB Outstanding Contributions to ISCB Award.

Engelhardt feels extremely fortunate to have mentored so many students and post-docs over the years. These lessons have taught him the significance of treating each person as an individual with their own strengths and challenges, while providing them with freedom to pursue their interests.

He sincerely desires to improve the lives of others, and believes that his own life experiences demonstrate his capacity for leading by example.

Personal Life

David Engelhardt is a New York attorney specializing in Business Litigation. His peers have recognized him as a Rising Star within the New York area.

He earned his law degree from Regent University Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 2014.

Before opening his own law firm, David spent eight years working within the non-profit sector where he founded Cohesive Design–a branding and graphic design company that helped businesses develop brand identity and communication strategies. Additionally, David served as pro bono representative for The Bowery Mission, coached The Kings College’s 2017-18 Mock Trial Team, and serves as lead pastor of Manhattan congregation King’s Church.

Pastor Engelhardt is a Christian who often speaks and preaches on the relationship between law, faith and political society. He strives to inspire those around him as well as his church to take an active role in standing against threats to religious freedom in both America and Western Europe.

Net Worth

David Engelhardt is a lawyer and pastor at Kings’ Church in New York City. He also founded Cohesive Design, an identity design and branding firm. With over twenty-eight years of experience working with non-profits and churches alike, Mr. Engelhardt has extensive knowledge in these areas.

He is estimated to have a net worth of at least $602 thousand dollars as of 1 March 2023. He is married and has three children.

He was once an ex-convict who served time in a reform school where he was disciplined with paddle punishments. As founder of the Seventh Step Foundation and author of his memoir about his experiences, he also writes songs for other artists. Born in Akron, Ohio at 62 years old, he currently resides in New York with his wife and three children.