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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Dave is a senior managing associate in the firm’s Construction practice, where he represents clients’ interests throughout the construction industry. His practice focuses on construction litigation and representing clients both in pre-suit dispute resolution and throughout the litigation process. He has been involved in a broad range of construction-related cases ranging from residential construction disputes to matters involving large municipal projects.

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His cases involve issues such as construction defect or delay claims, design negligence, breach of contract claims and payment disputes. Dave has represented clients holding various roles in construction projects, including project owners, contractors, architects and engineers, and design professionals. Outside of the construction industry, his litigation experience includes a broad range of practice areas, most notably professional liability, trucking and transportation, and commercial litigation.

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Dave approaches his practice with the understanding that litigation is not only a business decision, but oftentimes acts as an impediment to either finalizing a project or maintaining a future relationship between the parties. His goal is to resolve matters as efficiently as possible while achieving the best result for clients and minimizing disruptions to their day-to-day business. To this end, Dave is committed to working closely with clients to understand their business challenges and develop innovative, effective strategies to achieve their goals.

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Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2016

State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., 2013

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<li><a href="https://admin.thompsonhine.com/wp-content/uploads/1490/doc/Mechanic's_Liens_(OH)0.pdf" target="_self">&#8220;Mechanic&#8217;s Liens (OH),&#8221; Lexis Practice Advisor, August 2021</a></li>
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<li>&#8220;Cleveland Construction Hot Topics: Tomorrow’s Construction Industry Headlines,&#8221; Thompson Hine Webinar, September 2024</li>
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<li>Included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Construction Law</li>
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<li>Montessori Educational Impact Fund, Board of Managers</li>
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