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  • Solon, OH
  • Licensed for 19 years
David Villar Patton
David Villar Patton
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About David

OSBA Board Certified Specialist in Administrative Agency Law.

I have four children; Two girls and fraternal twin boys.  I'm an avid sailor.  I have a Jeanneau 349 sailboat on Lake Erie.  I have dual citizenship: United States & the Republic of Ireland.  My favorite sports teams are the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Glasgow Celtic Football Club.  

Practice areas

LitigationAppealsHealth careAdministrative law
  1. Administrative law: 60%

  2. Health care: 20%

  3. Appeals: 15%

  4. Litigation: 5%

    My practice is best described as a litigation practice in the areas of business disputes, criminal and civil appeals, administrative law, and professional ethics and licensure matters.

    20 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

33595 Bainbridge Road
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The Patton Law Firm, LLC

33595 Bainbridge Road
Suite 200A
Solon, OH, 44139-2981

Office (440) 248-1078

http://www.lawpatton.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NCInactive200109/08/2019
OHActive199910/19/2018
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Certified Specialist - Administrative Agency LawOhio State Bar Association2016
Executive Agency LobbyistJoint Legislative Ethics Commission2016
Donald S. Teller Memorial AwardThe Ohio State University College of Law1998
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerThe Patton Law Firm, LLC2005 - Present
AssociateWomble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC2002 - 2005
Assistant State SolicitorOhio Attorney General's Office; Major Appeals Group2000 - 2001
Assistant Attorney GeneralOhio Attorney General's Office; Health & Human Services Section1999 - 2001
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Ohio State Bar Association Administrative Agency Law Specialty BoardBoard Member2016 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Ohio Administrative Law Handbook And Agency DirectoryThe Adjudication Function (Chapter 4)2016
Ohio Administrative Law Handbook & Agency DirectoryCo-Editor-in-Chief2016
Yale Biographical Dictionary of American Law“Simon Sterne” entry2009
Lawyer To Lawyer: North Carolina Reflections On The Practice Of LawKill All the Lawyers?2004
34 Journal of Health Law 377Legal Considerations of Sleep Deprivation Among Resident Physicians2001
11 University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy 131The Queen, the Attorney General, and the Modern Charitable Fiduciary: A Historical Perspective on Charitable Enforcement Reform2000
Law Record [The Ohio State University College of Law Alumni Association magazine]New Attorneys Get First Glimpse of Argument Before the U.S. Supreme Court2000
59 Ohio State Law Journal 1423Achieving Managed Care Accountability By Ending the ERISA Preemption Defense1998
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Ohio State UniversityJuris Doctor1999
Ohio State University, ColumbusB.S.1996
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Legal Aid of North Carolina annual task-force meetingForm and Substance: The Effective Appeal: CLE presentation2004
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Proposed Denial of Application to Renew Certifications of Open Arms, Inc., Ohio Dept. of Developmental Disabilities (2015)
In re: Suitability of Wilson to be licensed as an insurance agent in Ohio
State v. Anthony, 37 N.E.3d 751 (Ohio Court of Appeals (8th Dist.) 2015)Conviction reversed
Board of Pharmacy v. Amazing Grace Center, Inc., et al.
Siler-Stoll, et al. v. Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, et al., case no. 2014-1617 (Ohio Supreme Court 2014)
Lillie & Holderman v. Dimora, 2013-Ohio-3431 (Ohio Court of Appeals (8th Dist.) 2013)
Thetawave Inc. v. Centric Technologies, LLC, Geauga C.P. No. 10 M 1223 (2012)judgment for plaintiff
State v. Grady, 2010-Ohio-4667 (Ohio Ct. App., Eighth District, September 30, 2010)Criminal sentence reversed
Kananian v. Brayton Purcell, LLP, 2010 WL 231358 (N.D. Ohio 2010)Settlement
Black v. Brewer, 2008-Ohio-4365 (Ohio Ct. App., Fifth District, August 28, 2008)Reversed
State v. Cameron, 2007-Ohio-6935 (Ohio Ct. App., Eleventh District, December 24, 2007)Affirmed
State v. Diroll, 2007-Ohio-6930 (Ohio Ct. App., Eleventh District, December 24, 2007)Conviction Reversed
In re: Tobacco Litigation (Medical Monitoring Cases), 600 S.E.2d 188 (W. Va. 2004)Affirmed
Abbott v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas, Inc., 113 S.W.3d 753 (Tex. Ct. App. 2003)Affirmed
Chirila v. Ohio State Chiropractic Bd., 763 N.E.2d 1192 (Ohio Ct. App. 2001)Reversed
State v. Orr, 745 N.E.2d 1036 (Ohio 2001)Affirmed
Reichart-Spaeth v. State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Bd., 2001 WL 256314 (Ohio Ct. App., Second District, March 16, 2001)Affirmed
Boychuk v. Covington, 1:00-cv-01039 (N.D. Ohio 2000)Dismissed
Combs v. Coyle, 205 F.3d 269 (6th Cir. 2000)Certiorari denied
State v. Nasrallah, 745 N.E.2d 511 (Ohio Ct. App. 2000)Conviction affirmed
Pegram v. Herdrich, 530 U.S. 211 (2000)Reversed
Edwards v. Carpenter, 529 U.S. 446 (2000)Reversed and remanded
Hull v. Fallon, 188 F.3d 939 (8th Circuit 1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1035 (2000)Certiorari denied
Prinz v. State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Bd., 2000 WL 43707 (Ohio Ct. App., First District, January 21, 2000)Affirmed
Musgrave v. Ohio State Counselor and Social Worker Bd., 1999 WL 1256573 (Ohio Ct. App., Tenth District, December 29, 1999)Affirmed

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Posted by TraceyWed Mar 16 2016

Mr. Patton has been very understanding in regards to my financial situation. Mr Patton took the time to hear my side of the complaint filed against me. Any information he can provide he has informed me immediately.
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An attorney that will fight for your rights

Posted by MarkThu Feb 11 2016

Mr. Patton isn't afraid to go nose to nose with a judge that doesn't follow the law. He has knowledge of the law and understanding of how it works. With that, his commitment is to ensure protection of your rights. A judge wrongfully and knowingly suspended a license from another state, which they have no jurisdiction. Said judge also attempted to suspend it for an additional year past the original suspension. Mr. Patton challenged the ruling and argued his position to the The Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals found the license should not have been taken, and ordered the judge return the license. Mr. Patton also realized that said judge did not amend the original suspension, as per the findings in the appeals case. He filed papers requesting this amendment take place immediately. With his insight and passion for the law, Mr. Patton will be our longtime family attorney!
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Attorney endorsements

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Dianna Anelli, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

David and I have worked together on several matters. He is an absolute joy to work with. Very thoughtful and most knowledgeable about administrative law matters.

Matthew Schiller, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 28, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

David ie exceptionally professional, well prepared, and ethical. I would recommend him to any client for appellate work and administrative hearings.

Michael Moran, Administrative law Attorney on Jan 27, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

David Patton is a very knowledgeable and skilled lawyer with a wealth of experience in health law and licensing. As a licensed health care practitioner himself, he understands the importance of protecting a professional license. He is hard-working and a tenacious advocate for his clients.

Jim McGovern, Health care Attorney on Feb 6, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

David Patton is a high quality attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal community.

Michael Montgomery, Appeals Attorney on Feb 5, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Dave and I co-counseled a litigation matter a few years back. He is an incredibly bright and dedicated lawyer. His integrity is impeccable. I strongly endorse him as counsel in any litigation, appellate, or administrative matter.

John Izzo, Administrative law Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

As a specialist in Administrative Agency Law, certified by the Ohio State Bar Association, I was glad to see David become certified as well this past year. He joined only a handful of attorneys in Ohio. I endorse him.

Virginia Cornwell, Child custody Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known David Patton for 20 years. He is an honest, forthright invididual. He is someone who is grounded, someone you can actually have a conversation with. His resume is impressive, and includes representation of clients in front of numerous administrative agencies. These are the types of clients that he represents: (i) physicians, (ii) nurses, (iii) chiropractors, (iv) insurance agents, (v) licensed professional clinical counselors, (vi) private agencies that provide social services to developmentally disabled individuals, (vii) alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities, (viii) tax preparation businesses, (ix) financial services firms, (x) college students at state universities, (xi) private ambulance companies, (xii) wine importers, (xiii) candidates for elective office, and (xiv) political action committees He is an honest, intelligent, experienced lawyer.

Craig Byrnes, Wrongful termination Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Patton, and he is as strong a lawyer as you can find.

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