David is the firm's Managing Partner. He previously served as Chair of the Litigation area where he has practiced since joining the firm following his law school graduation. David focuses his practice on complex business litigation. He has experience in securities litigation, cases about corporate and partnership control, breach of contract actions and construction disputes. Also, he has defended public accountants and consultants in malpractice claims.

Education

  • Stanford Law School, J.D., 1975, Stanford Law Review
  • Denison University, B.A., 1972, with highest honors, Phi Beta Kappa

Professional & Civic Involvement

Professional Associations

American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
American Bar Association · Litigation Section; Business Law Section; Forum on Construction Industry
Ohio State Bar Association · Litigation Section
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Professional Activities

Cleveland Bar Association · Chair, Juvenile Justice Committee, 1995-1997; Trustee, 1989-1992
Judge Anthony J. Celebrezze Inn of Court · Master Bencher
Case Western Reserve University School of Law · Member Visiting Committee; Society of Benchers, 1998-2006
Eighth District Judicial Conference · Life Member
Leadership Cleveland · Class of 1995
National Institute for Trial Advocacy · Faculty Member, Trial Skills, Advanced Deposition Skills and Deposition Skills Workshops
Ohio State Bar Foundation · Fellow

Community Activities

Co-Chair, 2009 Campaign for United Way of Greater Cleveland
Director, United Way of Greater Cleveland 2009-present
Community Vision Council, United Way of Greater Cleveland 2005-present
Trustee, Musical Arts Association (The Cleveland Orchestra) 2009-present
Denison University · Trustee, 1992-1998; 1999-present · President, Society of Alumni, 1985-1986
Cleveland Initiative for Education · Chairman, 2001-2005; Trustee, 1999-2005
Cleveland Municipal School District Facilities Assessment Commission, 2000-2001
Cleveland Municipal School District Bond Accountability Commission · Co-chair Audit and Finance Subcommittee, 2001-2004
Greater Cleveland Partnership · Director, 2007-present
Cleveland Tomorrow · Former Trustee
Greater Cleveland Roundtable · Former Trustee
Greater Cleveland Growth Association · Director, 1999-2004
MetroHealth Foundation · Vice Chair, Trustee, 1998-present
The Diversity Center (formerly National Conference For Community and Justice) · Trustee, 1993-present; Chair, 1996-1998
Cleveland Leadership Center · Trustee

Publications

  • Co-Author · Architect-Engineer Liability Under Ohio Law, Cambridge Institute, 1988, 1989
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Awards & Honors

  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2003-2009
  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2009
  • Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers by Ohio Super Lawyer magazine in 2007-2010