$ 200-200 per hour
About David
Biography
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.
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Licensed in Ohio for 26 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 24 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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The Patton Law Firm, LLC
33595 Bainbridge Road, Suite 200A, Solon, OH, 44139-2981
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Posted by Tracey | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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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.
Posted by Mark | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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An attorney that will fight for your rights
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 h...
David Villar Patton's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"David ie exceptionally professional, well prepared, and ethical. I would recommend him to any client for appellate work and administrative hearings."
"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."
"David Patton is a high quality attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal community."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Patton, and he is as strong a lawyer as you can find."
Michael Moran
Administrative law lawyer
Jim McGovern
Administrative law lawyer
John Izzo
Administrative law lawyer
Virginia Cornwell
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Certified Specialist - Administrative Agency Law, Ohio State Bar Association
2016
Executive Agency Lobbyist, Joint Legislative Ethics Commission
1998
Donald S. Teller Memorial Award, The Ohio State University College of Law
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, The Patton Law Firm, LLC
2002 - 2005
Associate, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
2000 - 2001
Assistant State Solicitor, Ohio Attorney General's Office; Major Appeals Group
1999 - 2001
Assistant Attorney General, Ohio Attorney General's Office; Health & Human Services Section
Associations
2016 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association Administrative Agency Law Specialty BoardBoard Member
2008 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Board of Pharmacy v. Amazing Grace Center, Inc., et al.
State v. Anthony, 37 N.E.3d 751 (Ohio Court of Appeals (8th Dist.) 2015)
Conviction reversed
In re: Suitability of Wilson to be licensed as an insurance agent in Ohio
Proposed Denial of Application to Renew Certifications of Open Arms, Inc., Ohio Dept. of Developmental Disabilities (2015)
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
Education
1999
Ohio State University
Juris Doctor
1996
Ohio State University, Columbus
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2004
Legal Aid of North Carolina annual task-force meeting
Form and Substance: The Effective Appeal: CLE presentation
Publications
2016
Ohio Administrative Law Handbook And Agency Directory
The Adjudication Function (Chapter 4)
2016
Ohio Administrative Law Handbook & Agency Directory
Co-Editor-in-Chief
2009
Yale Biographical Dictionary of American Law
“Simon Sterne” entry
2004
Lawyer To Lawyer: North Carolina Reflections On The Practice Of Law
Kill All the Lawyers?
2001
34 Journal of Health Law 377
Legal Considerations of Sleep Deprivation Among Resident Physicians
2000
Law Record [The Ohio State University College of Law Alumni Association magazine]
New Attorneys Get First Glimpse of Argument Before the U.S. Supreme Court
2000
11 University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy 131
The Queen, the Attorney General, and the Modern Charitable Fiduciary: A Historical Perspective on Charitable Enforcement Reform
1998
59 Ohio State Law Journal 1423
Achieving Managed Care Accountability By Ending the ERISA Preemption Defense
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