David H. Thomas

Dave represents companies, executives, public officials, health care providers, and other individuals in state and federal government investigations and prosecutions. His practice focuses on complex criminal and regulatory matters involving significant legal, financial, and reputational exposure.

He regularly serves as lead defense counsel in matters involving racketeering, conspiracy, public corruption, health care fraud, money laundering, and emerging enforcement areas, including cryptocurrency-related investigations and dark web marketplaces. He has extensive experience handling matters that involve parallel criminal, civil, and regulatory proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.

Dave also conducts internal investigations and advises boards, senior management, and compliance professionals on enforcement risk, disclosure obligations, and strategic response to government inquiries. He represents clients at all stages of criminal matters, including pre-charge advocacy, grand jury investigations, motions practice, trials, and appeals.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization composed of trial lawyers recognized for excellence in advocacy, professionalism, and ethics.

• Co-Author, “Technology and Criminal Law: Leveling the Playing Field,” Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Summer 2025.
• Presenter, “Analyzing Indictments: People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump,” Columbus Bar Association Webinar, May 10, 2023.
• Featured Speaker, Emoji Law Part 3: How to Handle Emojis in Your Case with David H. Thomas, The Reminger Report: Emerging Technologies, Nov. 1, 2022.