David R. "Dave" Tavolier 20YEARSAWARDED

David R. "Dave" Tavolier

Cleveland, OH Directions
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Law Tax Law
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216-241-2838
David R. "Dave" Tavolier
David R. "Dave" Tavolier
Cleveland, OH
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216-241-2838
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510 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

David R. Tavolier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Tax Law. David R. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio

Best Lawyers has recognized David R. Tavolier since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David R. Tavolier is held by other lawyers.

Works at
Taft

510 Best Lawyers awards

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Locations

Cleveland, Ohio
216-241-2838
200 Public Square, Suite 3500
Cleveland, OH 44114-2302

Education

  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1986

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

Client Testimonials

Dave Tavolier has developed into my "go-to" attorney for structuring our joint venture partnerships. Dave is responsive, creative, and a pleasure to work with.

Chris Salata (Fairmount Properties)

Cleveland, OH

If Dave Tavolier is working your issue, you will sleep well. His due diligence, sense of fair play and preparation at the "front end" of an issue that he is working has provided a favorable outcome for me 100% of the time!

Chip Gear (The Technology House, Ltd.)

Solon, OH

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Cleveland (2025)
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Cleveland (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Corporate Law
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • Corporate
  • Executive Compensation
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
  • Partnership
  • Private Equity Funds
  • Restructurings
  • State and Local Tax
  • Tax
  • Tax Planning

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