David G. "Dave " Weibel

David G. "Dave " Weibel


Frantz Ward LLP

Recognized since 2009

Cleveland, Ohio

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Corporate Law

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Tax Law

Trusts and Estates

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
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Dave has over 35 years experience counseling clients on all aspects of business law. His advice includes the legal aspects of the formation, operation, disposition, merger and acquisition of closely held enterprises.

Dave has significant experience in estate and gift planning, advanced retirement plan designs, and the operation of tax-qualified plans. He also represents clients in IRS tax controversies, particularly those arising out of retirement plan audits and estate gift tax audits.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 200 Public Square, Suite 3000
    Cleveland, OH 44114
Education
  • Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1980
  • John Carroll University, B.S. & B.A., graduated 1977
Bar Admissions
  • Ohio, State of Ohio
Affiliations
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
  • Ohio State Bar Association - Member
  • Estate Planning Council of Cleveland - Member
  • Geauga Park District Foundation - Former Trustee
  • Tax Club of Cleveland - Member
  • Troy Township (Geauga County) Board of Zoning Appeals - Former Member
Court Admissions
  • United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio
  • United States Tax Court

Frantz Ward LLP
Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio

39 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

9 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Cleveland (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts & Estates
Awards:
  • Named Best Lawyers' "Lawyer of the Year" in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law in Cleveland (2019)
  • AV Preeminent Peer-Review Rated- Martindale-Hubbell
  • Named to the Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Tax Law; and Trusts and Estates (2009-2019)
  • Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2010; 2017-2019)

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