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David P. Meyer
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Biography
David P. Meyer is the founding principal of the Meyer Wilson Werning law firm. The top-rated law firm is devoted exclusively to representing investors who have claims against their stockbrokers/investment advisors and prosecuting consumer class actions. With offices in Ohio, California and Michigan, Mr. Meyer has successfully represented approximately 1,000 individual and institutional investors across the country in claims of investment misconduct. He has also served as lead and co-lead class counsel in numerous consumer class actions. Meyer Wilson has recovered more than $350,000,000 for its clients.
Mr. Meyer is listed in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers as a "Lawyer of the Year." He continues to receive the top rating of "AV Preeminent" by Martindale Hubbell and has been named a Super Lawyer since 2011.
Mr. Meyer has achieved jury awards, arbitration awards and settlements with a combined value of hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. He has the honor of winning the largest jury verdict in Ohio's history, a jury verdict in excess of $260 million on behalf of 250 investors against Prudential Securities.
Mr. Meyer is a recognized authority on securities arbitration procedure and often serves as a guest lecturer on securities fraud and stockbroker malpractice. Bar associations regularly invite him to speak to attorneys at educational seminars. He also provides education to investor groups, accountants and other financial professionals concerning investor protection.
He can be reached via email at or by calling toll-free, .
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Securities and Investment Fraud
80%
29 years | 1,000 cases
Class Action
20%
29 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Licensed in Michigan for 9 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 30 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Meyer Wilson Co., LPA
305 W Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH, 43215
MEYER WILSON CO., LPA
30000 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH, 44124
MEYER WILSON CO., LPA
41000 Woodward Ave., Suite 350, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304
MEYER WILSON CO., LPA
2029 Century Park East, Suite 400N, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Posted by Denise | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Securities & Investment Fraud
David Was a Great Lawyer for my Mother
Meyer Wilson is a great securities law firm! They were professional, caring and very helpful. David recovered a great amount of money that my mother lost from being defrauded from her financial advisor from a large bank. He kept us updated and was always warm and encouraging while being realistic ab...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Surprised by the superior service and competency of everyone.
I think this is the first time I have used a law firm to resolve issues with regard to what I felt was a serious and breach of trust and negative performance from a financial manager. From the moment I contacted MeyerWilson, I was always treated with what felt like genuine respect and real interest ...
Posted by Art | April 20, 2011 | Securities & Investment Fraud
Highly Recommend
I would recommend David P Meyer and his staff for any securities fraud. They are very professional and courteous and they always kept me up to date about my case. Thanks for all your help.
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2011 | Securities Offerings
Recommend
I would recommend David and his staff. They were professional and courteous knowing me and my family were going through tough times. He is a excellent securities attorney. Thanks, for all your help and support during our case.
Posted by Jerry | March 08, 2011 | Securities & Investment Fraud
Case Review for Securities Fraud Lawsuit
I would highly recommend Dave P. Meyers and his staff for any and all lawsuits pertaining but not exclusive to securities fraud and and any other scam perpetuated by another person trying so take advantage of someones' investments, retirement fund or any other monetary vehicle which has caused any lo...
David P. Meyer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with David on a committee of the Columbus Bar Association and have seen his skill and legal knowledge as a business lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Charles Cooper
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dave is an excellent attorney who provides outstanding representation. I highly recommend him."
Denise Mirman
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Dave Meyer. He has a well-deserved reputation for being tops in his field. He is hard-working, ethical, and extremely knowledgeable. I have referred business to him in the past and will not hesitate to do so again."
Timothy Van Eman
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David is a superb investor claims lawyer and his results are second to none. I recommend him highly."
"David Meyer is the best, in my humble opinion, of lall of the awyers who handle consumer and stock-related ltigation against the biggest companies in America. He treats the clients, even in class litigation, with the utmost priority, first and foremost, and he is aggressive and dedicated to the end. I would highly recommend this attorney for anyone with a consumer or securities problem."
Andrew Grossman
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jan 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rogue investment advisers shudder at his name and for good reason - David Meyer puts them in their place and stands up for consumers who have been defrauded. To his clients, David is a caring and compassionate counselor, a staunch supporter and strong advocate. I would (and do) recommend David without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Law Firm, U.S. News and World Report
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer, Lawyer of the Year
2014
Best Law Firm, U.S. News and World Report
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Top 50 Columbus Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Ohio, American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Ohio, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Top 50 Columbus Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2012
Outstanding Service Award, Capital University Law School
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Principal, Meyer Wilson LPA
Associations
2017 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeOfficer
2016 - Present
Public Investors Arbitration Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Member
2013 - 2014
Central Ohio Association for JusticePresident
2013 - 2017
Columbus Bar FoundationTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
Recent Elder Financial Abuse Case
$30,000,000 Recovered for 100-Year-old Widow
Burns v. Prudential Securities, Inc.
Jury verdict in October 2002 in the amount $261 million, the largest jury verdict in Ohio's history.
Education
N/A
Ohio's Capital University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Ohio's Capital University Law School
MA - Masters
N/A
Ohio University
BSBA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Ohio State Bar Association, Webcast Presentation
"Preventing Stockbroker Misconduct and Pursuing Investor Claims"
2015
Ohio State Bar Association, Webcast Presentation
"Civil Liability under Securities Laws"
2015
Ohio Association for Justice, 2015 Annual Convestion
"Ponzi Scheme Loss Recovery: Statutory Aiding and Abetting Claims"
2014
Getting Personal with Securities Litigation in 2014
Securities Litigation
2013
Stockbroker Malpractice and Securities Arbitration
Stockbroker Misconduct
2012
Trial Skills Institute - Columbus Bar Association
"Third Annual CBA/COAJ Trial Skills Institute" - Moderator
2012
Presenter
Stockbroker Fraud and Securities Arbitration
2012
Ohio Association for Justice, Winter Convention
"Investor Claims"
2012
OAJ Annual Convention
Stockbroker Malpractice and Securities Arbitration
2012
Annual Ohio Securities Conference
"Fallout from Securities Fraud: Options for Recovery"
2011
Columbus Bar Foundation - Chester Institute
Investment Scams Targeting the Elderly
2010
Annual Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Institute
Stockbroker Malpractice and Securities Arbitration
2009
Ohio Division of Securities' Annual Securities Conference
Mandatory Securities Arbitration of Customer Claims against Brokerage Firms
2009
COAJ Annual Litigation Seminar
Stockbroker Malpractice
2008
Ohio Class Action Summit
What are the Pros and Cons of Class Arbitrations: Plaintiffs' Perspective
2007
Annual Meeting
Stockbroker Malpractice
2006
Stark County (Ohio) Elder Law Seminar
Stockbroker Malpractice
2005
Ohio State Bar Association's Annual Convention
Variable Annuities: Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
2005
Estate Planning Seminar
Investment Fraud
2005
Annual Convention
Consumer Class Actions: In the Wake of New Federal Class Action Law
2004
Ohio Certified Public Accountants
Stockbroker Fraud
2003
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Stockbroker Malpractice
Publications
2012
Meyer Wilson Co., LPA
Five Signs of Investment Fraud…And What to Do if it's Happened to You
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers