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David H. "Dave" Thomas

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2011
  • Recognized in:
    Criminal Defense: General Practice
    Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Law School:
    The Ohio State University
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://www.taftlaw.com/attorne...
  • Website:
    http://www.taftlaw.com
  • E-mail:
    dthomas@taftlaw.com
  • Location:
    65 East State Street, Suite 1000
    Columbus, OH 43215-4213
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"I just wanted to say thank you to David Thomas for all of his hard work and efforts over the past two years. I'm just very pleased with him; he’s incredibly talented-- it’s kind of like watching a really fine performer. I miss seeing him because he’s a pleasure to talk to even though things can be trying at times. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day!"

-Stephen Goodsell (New York City Opera)

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Lawyer Bio

Dave Thomas is a partner in Taft’s Corporate Compliance and White Collar Criminal Defense practice. He advises and represents companies, executives, public officials, health care providers, and other professionals who are the subject of state and federal investigations and prosecutions involving the United States Department of Justice and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, as well as county prosecutors throughout the state. He has defended clients in complex matters involving federal agencies like the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Drug Enforcement Administration and state agencies such as the Ohio Auditor’s Office, Ohio Ethics Commission, and Ohio Inspector General.

Dave brings a broad range of experience to Taft’s criminal defense practice. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and has tried more than sixty cases in state and federal courts, in matters ranging from aggravated murder to corporate fraud and federal conspiracy. Dave has also argued in state and federal appeals courts and the Supreme Court of Ohio. He has served as lead counsel defending white collar cases ranging from ethics and public corruption to health care fraud, banking violations, Government contract fraud, tax fraud, money laundering, and environmental crime. He also serves on Taft's Executive Committee and is the Litigation Chair for Taft's Columbus office.

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Education:

  • The Ohio State University , J.D., graduated 1999
  • Wittenberg University, BA, graduated 1996

Bar Admissions:

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
  • Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
  • Columbus Bar Association - Board of Governors
  • Columbus Bar Association Professional Ethics Committee - member
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - member
  • Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Columbus, OH (2021)
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice, Columbus, OH (2019)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Columbus, OH (2018)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Columbus, OH (2015)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"I just wanted to say thank you to David Thomas for all of his hard work and efforts over the past two years. I'm just very pleased with him; he’s incredibly talented-- it’s kind of like watching a really fine performer. I miss seeing him because he’s a pleasure to talk to even though things can be trying at times. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day!"

Stephen Goodsell, New York City Opera

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
http://www.taftlaw.com
 
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2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 600

Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Denver, CO

1331 17th Street

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200 Public Square, Suite 3500

Cleveland, OH 44114-2302

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65 East State Street, Suite 1000

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40 North Main Street , Suite 1700

Dayton, OH 45423-1029

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94 N. Sandusky Street, Suite 101

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Lawyer Case History

State of Ohio v. Eric Hopkins

Defendant acquitted of murder and related charges after State alleged that he killed his foster child. Two week jury trial in 2011.

State of Ohio v. Jim Stillwagon

All charges dismissed against Defendant after State alleged that he repeatedly shot at a motorist. One week jury trial in 2013.

 
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