David R. "Dave" Tavolier

Cleveland, OH Directions

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

Awarded Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Law Tax Law

Works at

Taft

479 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

David R. Tavolier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Tax Law.

David R., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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^® 2026 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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