David B. Barnhart - Columbus, OH
Attorney at Philip J. Fulton Law Office
Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Columbus, OH
89 East Nationwide Boulevard Suite 300 Columbus, OH 43215
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45
Years
Experience
Columbus Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Workers' Compensation
Attorney Information
Overview
David Barnhart’s respect for his clients, knowledge of workers’ compensation law and vigorous advocacy has led him to be selected twice by "Best Lawyers in America" as Lawyer of the Year for Workers' Compensation (2010 and 2013).
Certified as a specialist in workers' compensation by the Ohio State Bar Association, Mr. Barnhart has also been Elected to the "Best Lawyers in America" and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame in 2002. For the last six years he has been responsible for the Certification Examination for all lawyers seeking to be become certified as Specialists by the OSBA.
Mr. Barnhart’s service to the Columbus Bar Association, where he was presented the Community Service Award in 2001, includes chair of the Workers' Compensation Committee. He was also chair of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Workers' Compensation Section and a member of the board of trustees of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.
He has lectured before various bar associations and commercial seminars on workers' comp throughout the state. He served on the board of trustees of the Worthington Public Library from 1995 until 2002.
Mr. Barnhart is a graduate of Westminster College (B.A., cum laude) and Capital University (J.D.). He is presently a member of the Columbus and Ohio State bar associations and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Giving Back
Mr. Barnhart is a founding member of Kids’ Chance of Ohio, a non-profit organization which provides scholarships to children whose parent has been killed on the job or has been declared permanently and totally disabled. Kids’ Chance is part of a national organization. He is also a founder and chair for Spring Fling Golf Thing, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization which assists those in the worker’s compensation community who are struggling with injury or illness. This organization has raised over $125,000 in the past 12 years and has provided college funds, medical and rehabilitation expenses. It also supports Kids’ Chance.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Ohio Super Lawyer - 2004-2019
- Super Lawyers, Top 100 in Ohio - 2005, 2006 and 2013
- Super Lawyers, Top 50 in Columbus - 2006, 2011-2014
- Lawyer of the Year 2011 and 2013, Best Lawyers in America, Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants
- Best Lawyers in America, 1995 - Present
- Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame, 2002
- Community Service Award, Columbus Bar Association, 2001
Other Sources of Feedback About David B. Barnhart
Included on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2015 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
- 2008 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Capital University Law School,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1981
J.D.
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Capital University Law School,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1981
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Non Legal Education
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Westminster College, 1978
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
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Westminster College, 1978
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer, Workers' Compensation, Various Bar Associations and Commercial Seminars
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1981
Specialties and Certifications
- Workers' Compensation, Ohio State Bar Association
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association (Member)
- Ohio Academy of Justice
- Columbus Bar Association (Chair, Workers' Compensation Committee)
- Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Workers' Compensation Section, 1996 (Chair)
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Contact
89 East Nationwide Boulevard
Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-963-9569
Fax: 614-224-3933
Email: Send a message
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