David Vance

David Vance

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Individuals Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Cleveland.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Employment Law - Individuals
David Vance
David Vance
Westlake, OH
Works at
Vance Law LLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Vance Law LLC logo

Biography

David Vance is an attorney with Vance Law, LLC in Westlake, Ohio. His practice focuses on Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025 for his work in labor and employment law matters.

David represents both employees and employers in a broad range of workplace and employment matters throughout Ohio. After spending nearly 15 years primarily representing employers, he now advises individuals and businesses on employment-related legal issues involving workplace policies, employment disputes, compliance concerns, and risk management strategies.

For employees, David assists with separation and severance agreements, employment contracts, workplace discrimination and harassment claims, wage and compensation disputes, restrictive covenant and non-competition agreements, retaliation claims, and other matters arising from the employment relationship. He works closely with clients to evaluate legal options and pursue practical solutions based on their goals and circumstances.

For employers, David counsels businesses on day-to-day employment matters, employee relations, workplace policies, compliance issues, disciplinary matters, and internal investigations. He also advises companies on preventive strategies intended to reduce workplace disputes and support effective employment practices.

David represents clients in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations involving labor and employment disputes. His practice includes matters involving wrongful termination claims, discrimination and harassment allegations, wage and hour disputes, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and workplace investigations. He works with clients to address disputes efficiently while protecting their business and personal interests.

Based in Westlake, Ohio, David serves clients across a variety of industries through Vance Law, LLC, providing counsel on employment law matters for both individuals and management.

Works at
Vance Law LLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Vance Law LLC logo

Locations

Education

  • Ohio University, B.B.A.
  • The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 2008

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association: Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, 2015
  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, 2008

Affiliations

  • Cleveland Employment American Inn of Court - Member Sep 2024 - Present
  • Lions Club of Avon - Member 2020- Present
  • CSM, Inc. - Volunteer Member of the Personnel Committee May 2014 - Present
  • Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program - Mentor Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
  • Lakewood Child Care Center - Board Member Sep 2014 - Nov 2018

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Employment Law - Individuals
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Cleveland (2027)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • Ohio Rising Star 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

  • 2023-2026 Ohio Super Lawyer

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