Painesville Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

I've been practicing criminal law for over 40 years. I've handled more than 300 appeals, in the Ohio appellate courts, the Ohio Supreme Court, and the US 6th Circuit.

David A. Welling, Esq. is a trial attorney with offices in Ohio. Mr. Welling practices in state and federal courts across the United States.

I focus my practice on representation in litigation, and other forms of dispute resolution concerning financial institutions, intellectual property disputes, fiduciary duties, contracts, business torts, corporate governance, securities and finance, professional malpractice, ERISA, and tax controversies. I have represented several major charitable institutions and foundations in litigation matters.

Professional Experience:
Private practice attorney since 2002.
Assistant Prosecutor, Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office 1998 - 2002

Education:
B.A. from University of Rochester
J.D. from University of Akron School of Law

Bio:
Sarah was raised in Rye, New York and after college, she and her husband moved to Northeast Ohio. They raised their three children in Warren, and it has been the family’s home for nearly 30 years.

Sarah was interested in the law from a very young age. It was her respect for our Constitution that led her to enroll in law school at the University of Akron School...

Through excellent and comprehensive analysis, counseling and advocacy, Richik anticipates, identifies and addresses his clients' legal, compliance and business issues and disputes before they become complicated (and expensive) problems and create operational and reputational risk. He is one of "The Best Lawyers in America®" and has been an "Ohio Super Lawyer" since 2005 with recognized expertise in: contracts, commercial law, sales and trade practices, business torts, professional negligence and malpractice, financial services law, corporate governance and compliance and risk management. Richik's clients include public and private entities of all sizes: small and minority-owned businesses, sports and media...

I have represented companies for several years as in-house counsel. Now I am ready to represent you whether you have an issue with your business or an important family issue. I am also qualified as a divorce and family law mediator and as a parenting coordinator.

I started my criminal defense legal practice with the belief that everyone is entitled to aggressive, quality representation. If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, felony, assault, domestic violence, homicide, drug offense, DUI, OVI, DUS or other criminal charge, I will fight for your legal rights. If you have been accused of a crime, I will aggressively negotiate for you or take your case through trial. If you have been accused of a crime, do not talk to the police. I am a criminal defense trial lawyer dedicated to maintaining close relationships with all my criminal, traffic, OVI, DUI, and...