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David H. Wallace
- E dwallace@taftlaw.com
- T (216) 706-3898
- F (216) 241-3707
- C (216) 469-2728
Summary
Dave represents clients in cases involving complex business litigation, class action, and shareholder litigation. He has state and federal court experience managing class action, derivative, and multiparty litigation matters concerning a wide variety of issues.
Dave’s collegial rapport with clients and successful track record with managing commercial and class action litigation are among the reasons why he has been ranked in Chambers USA as a "Leading Lawyer for Business" (Ohio), included in multiple Top 50 and Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers lists, and named both a National Practice Area Star and Local Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation.
Dave extends his passion for the legal profession beyond the courtroom. Dave is a life member of the Eighth District Judicial Conference and a fellow of the International Society of Barristers, and formerly served as trustee of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Dave is also a member of other legal organizations such as the International Association of Defense Counsel and the Defense Research Institute. Dave regularly speaks about commercial law and intellectual property matters, and has been invited to speak on cybersecurity issues by organizations such as the Association of Corporate Counsel. Dave has also contributed to numerous community causes as a trustee for the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland and as a member of the 2010 class of Leadership Cleveland.
Dave received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and received his B.A. from Middlebury College.
Awards
Honoree, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial
Local Litigation Star Honoree, Benchmark Litigation
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Honoree, Best Lawyers in America®
(2008 - present)
Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers, Business Litigation
(2007 - present)
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Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers Honoree
(2010 - 2015)
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Top 50 Cleveland Super Lawyers Honoree
(2012 - 2015)
Honoree, Ohio Leading Lawyers
All Service Areas
Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1986)
- Middlebury College
Admissions
- Federal - 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - Northern District of Ohio
- Federal - Southern District of Ohio
- Federal - Northern District of Indiana
- State - Ohio
News
Thirty-Six Taft Attorneys Recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers 2023 News
Benchmark Litigation Names Taft "Highly Recommended Firm;" Recognizes Taft Litigation Attorneys in Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio News
Two Hundred and Forty-Three Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2023 News
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Decision in Favor of Taft Clients in Inheritance Dispute
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
Member, Board of Trustees
Chair, Young Lawyers' Section - Eighth District Judicial Conference
Life Member
- International Association of Defense Counsel
Member (1999 - present)
Faculty Member, IADC Trial Academy (2003) - John M. Manos Inn of Court
Master Bencher
- Defense Research Institute
Member, Admin of Civil Justice Committee
- Ohio State Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- Canterbury Golf Club
Member, Board of Directors
- Highland Park Golf Foundation
Member
- Leadership Cleveland
Member, Class of 2010