David L. Firestine - Akron, OH
405 Rothrock RoadSuite 103 Akron, OH 44321
Witschey Witschey & Firestine Co., LPA
Akron Appellate Lawyer
Overview
Dave serves as general outside counsel for privately held businesses. In that role, he interacts with business owners and c-suite executives daily, helping them to mitigate risk, capitalize on opportunities and navigate problems when they arise.
Dave has significant experience advising clients on start-ups, mergers, acquisitions, transactions and strategic planning across a multitude of business sectors. Recognized for his candor, pragmatism and business acumen, Dave has served on the Board of Directors of both for-profit and non-profit organizations and has organized Advisory Boards for clients in multiple industries.
In addition to his business practice, Dave represents clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions and disputes, including land use planning and zoning disputes. Dave also advises clients on general estate planning including wills, trusts and business succession planning. Since 2020, Dave has served as the Law Director for Copley Township and its 17,000+ residents.
Dave is a graduate of Leadership Akron Class 24 and is a Fellow of the Akron Bar Foundation. He was selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyers" for 2022, ’23, ’24 and '25 and an "Ohio Super Lawyers - Rising Star" for 2009, ‘10, ’11, ’12, ‘13 and ‘14 by Law & Politics Magazine and Cincinnati Magazine/Cleveland Magazine in the practice areas of real estate and business/corporate.
In his free time, Dave enjoys watching high school sports and spending time outdoors with his wife and two children.
About David L. Firestine
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Business Formation and Organization
- Business Counseling and Contract Preparation
- Business Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law
- Land Use
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Oil & Gas
- Joint Ventures
- Real Estate Development and Finance
- Zoning
- Asset Protection
- Business Succession Planning
- Civil Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Trust and Estates Litigation
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Akron Bar Association (Member)
- Ohio State Bar Association (Member)
- Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association (Member)
Pro Bono Activities
- Haven of Rest Ministries, Volunteer
- The Cleveland Clinic Foundation – The Scott Hamilton Cares Initiative 4th Angel Mentoring Program, Volunteer, 2001 - Present
- Baldwin-Wallace College Alumni Advisory Board – Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, Volunteer, 2002 - 2004
- Fairlawn Country Club – Membership Development Committee, Volunteer, 2009 - 2011
- Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Council Board of Directors, Director, 2004 - 2008
- Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Council Board of Directors, Nominating Committee, 2005 - Present
- Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Greater Akron Chamber Golf Outing Committee Member, 2005 - 2008
- Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Greater Akron Chamber Golf Outing Committee Co-Chair, 2009 - Present
- Young Professionals of Akron, Vice-President, 2005 - Present
- Young Professionals of Akron, Board of Directors, Member, 2003 - Present
Education
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio, 2000
J.D. - Baldwin-Wallace College, 1997
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
405 Rothrock RoadSuite 103 Akron, OH 44321
Phone
Fax
- 330-665-7615
Websites
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About David L. Firestine
Included on the 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Selected as a “Super Lawyers – Rising Star” by Law & Politics magazine, 2012
- Selected as a “Super Lawyers – Rising Star” by Law & Politics magazine, 2013 - 2014
- Selected as a “Super Lawyers – Rising Star” by Cincinnati Magazine and Columbus Monthly, 2009 - 2011
- Honored as a “Fellow,” Akron Bar Foundation, 2011
- Greater Akron Chamber “30 for the Future” award recipient, 2007 - Present
- Graduate, Leadership Akron, Class XXIV
- Ohio Super Lawyers, 2022 - 2025
- 2025 Super Lawyers Selection
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