David L. Dingwell

Born in Boulder, Colorado in 1967, David Dingwell is a partner with our firm. Mr. Dingwell has been in practice since 1992.

Admitted To Practice:

• United States Supreme Court
• United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
• All Ohio Courts.

Recognition & Awards:

• 2007, 2008, 2009: Best Lawyers in America (Insurance Law). This publication has recognized him in the field of insurance Law based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey.
• 2005, 2006, and 2007: Cincinnati Magazine and Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine Rising Star. These publications have recognized him three consecutive years for his accomplishments as an attorney under the age of forty or practicing less than ten years. This recognition is based strictly upon merit, and it was bestowed upon only 2.5% of Ohio attorneys.
• 2006: nominated to participate in the Ohio Supreme Court's Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program.

Education:

• University of Kansas (B.A. 1989)
• University of Akron (J.D. summa cum laude 1992)
• Akron Law Review Staff Member.

Professional Associations:

• Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers
• Ohio Bar Association
• Stark County Bar Association
  • Chairman of Certified Grievance Committee 2006 - 2008
  • Federal Courts Committee
  • Insurance Law Committee
  • Labor/Employment Law Committee
• Ohio Association for Justice
• Stark County Association for Justice

  As a member of the grievance committee, Mr. Dingwell has served as counsel for the Stark County Bar Association in disciplinary proceedings before the Ohio Supreme Court's Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. Mr. Dingwell has authored and presented lectures to the State and Regional Seminars of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Stark County Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the Stark County Bar Association.

Community & Civic Associations: 

• Habitat for Humanity of Tuscarawas Valley
  President, Board of Trustees 2005 - 2006
• Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County
  Member, Board of Trustees & Treasurer 2004 - 2008 

Practice Areas:

• Insurance claims and coverage litigation
• Business litigation
• Legal malpractice
• Probate/Estate Planning
• Employment litigation

Mr. Dingwell also serves as the firm's primary technology and web development staff person overseeing internet and intranet operations and e-communication.

ddingwell@lawlion.com