David L. "Dave" Marburger
About David L. Marburger
David L. Marburger is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. David L. Marburger is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Communications Law
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Media Law
Current Firm: Marburger Law LLC
Education: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., graduated 1984, Syracuse University, graduated 1976, and Syracuse University, B.S. Communications, graduated 1976
Location: Cleveland, OH
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