David is a trial and appellate lawyer whose practice focuses on class action and complex litigation. David’s practice encompasses the defense of consumer protection and deceptive practices litigation, defective products, warranty and false advertising litigation, business contracts litigation, insurance policy litigation, TCPA class actions, real estate and construction litigation, director, officer and shareholder rights litigation including D&O and derivative claims, credit card litigation, automobile franchise litigation, investment fraud and securities litigation, and environmental and toxic tort litigation. He has extensive appellate and oral advocacy experience, handling dozens of appeals. David is skilled in the development of comprehensive class action defense strategies, including the presentation of jurisdictional issues and the use of early motion practice under Article III, Rule 12(b) and Rule 23. David also has extensive experience regarding arbitration proceedings and the enforcement of arbitration clauses in consumer and business contracts. He was awarded the highest ranking, AV Preeminent, from Martindale-Hubbell®, and has consistently been named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation.
(B.S., with distinction, 1986)
(J.D., with distinction, 1989)
Willis Academic Honorary Society; Executive Editor, Ohio Northern University Law Review
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David and his wife Jeanne have four children.