David V. Patton, Attorney at Law ∙ Experienced Litigation Attorney
With more than 10 years of experience as a lawyer, I have focused on litigation and appeals throughout my legal career. I combine this experience with a commitment to maintain a small, focused caseload in the context of a solo firm so that I provide my clients with the personalized attention and focus that their cases deserve.
As an Ohio civil litigation attorney, I represent clients in the Cleveland area and throughout Ohio in a wide range of litigation matters, including civil and administrative litigation.
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation, obviously, involves a tremendous variety of possible issues. I have a great deal of litigation experience in a wide range of contexts. As a member of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, an AmLaw 100 law firm in North Carolina, I was involved in major tobacco litigation on a national level. I have also handled civil rights litigation, professional malpractice, business litigation and a variety of other matters.
Administrative Litigation
Litigation involving an administrative agency is much different than civil litigation between private entities. Experience is invaluable in effectively handling administrative law matters. My first legal position out of law school was with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, working with the Health and Human Services Section and the Major Appeals Group. In this position, I gained a great deal of experience handling the unique procedural rules and legal issues involved with administrative litigation, including professional licensure issues.
I wrote the chapter on how to litigate an administrative law case in Ohio: Chapter 4 of Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Code: Administrative Law Handbook and Agency Directory, which details the procedures regarding litigation in administrative law cases in Ohio.
Appeals Experience ∙ The Importance of Making a Record at Trial
One of the most important aspects of a trial is to prepare a record for the appellate court. Trial lawyers without appellate experience might not see these important opportunities during the trial. I have experience at every appellate level in the United States, state and federal, including appeals in the State Supreme Courts of Ohio and West Virginia, federal intermediate appeals courts, half of Ohio's 12 Appellate District Courts, and the United States Supreme Court. Because of this experience, I am able to litigate matters for my clients in a way that will prepare their cases well for appeals.
Cleveland Administrative Litigation Attorney
From my Solon office, I work in a co-counsel relationship with other attorneys. I also represent individuals, businesses, in-house counsel and professional associations. Call 440-248-1078 or contact me online to discuss your case.
