David W. Hilkert
Partner
Litigation
Real Estate & Construction Law

Practice Area And Professional Expertise

• Joined the Firm as an associate attorney in 1974 and was elected a partner in 1981.
  
  
• Has been involved in a wide range of trial matters involving insurance and commercial concerns.
  
  
• Listed: The Best Lawyers in America® (2007 - 2010).
  
  
• Recognized as one of Ohio's Super Lawyers™ in 2004 - 2010, as voted by his peers.
  
  
• Recognized as one of the “Top Attorneys in Business Litigation” in the 2008 and 2009 Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers™ .
  
  
• Martindale-Hubbell Rating of AV, which indicates very high to pre-eminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar.

Education
The Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, Ohio (J.D., cum laude, 1974)
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio (B.A., magna cum laude, 1971)

Courts & Bar Associations
Ohio Bar (1974)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Member: Ohio State Bar Association
Member: Akron Bar Association

Professional & Civic Affiliations
Member: Our Lady of the Elms Lay Advisory Board
Member: Board of Directors of Pregnancy Care of Summit County
Past member: United Way Financial Board