(David Hooker is donating one hour of his time to the winning bidder.)


Professional Experience

David is the firm's Managing Partner. He previously served as Chair of the Litigation area where he has practiced since joining the firm following his law school graduation. David specializes in complex business litigation. He has experience in securities litigation, cases about corporate and partnership control, breach of contract actions, and construction disputes. He also has defended public accountants and consultants in malpractice claims.


Education
Denison University; B.A.; 1972; with highest honors; Phi Beta Kappa

Stanford Law School; J.D.; 1975; Stanford Law Review


Professional Associations

American Bar Association · Litigation Section; Business Law Section; Forum on Construction Industry

Ohio State Bar Association Litigation Section

Cleveland Bar Association

Professional Activities

American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow

Denison University
Trustee, 1992-1998; 1999-Present;President, Society of Alumni, 1985-1986

Cleveland Initiative for Education · Trustee, 1999 to Present; Chairman, 2001-Present

Cleveland Municipal School District Facilities Assessment Commission, 2000-2001

Cleveland Municipal School District Bond Accountability Commission - Co-chair Audit and Finance Subcommittee, 2001-Present

Cleveland Tomorrow · Trustee

Greater Cleveland Roundtable · Trustee

Greater Cleveland Growth Association · Director, 1999-Present

MetroHealth Foundation · Trustee, 1998-Present

National Conference For Community and Justice · Trustee, 1993-Present; Chair, 1996-1998

Cleveland Bar Association · Chair, Juvenile Justice Committee, 1995-1997; Trustee, 1989-1992

Judge Anthony J. Celebrezze Inn of Court · Master Bencher

Case Western Reserve University School of Law · Member Visiting Committee; Society of Benchers

Eighth District Judicial Conference · Life Member

Leadership Cleveland · Class of 1995

National Institute for Trial Advocacy · Trial Skills, Advanced Deposition Skills and Deposition Skills Workshops · Faculty Member

Ohio State Bar Foundation · Fellow


Publications

Co-Author; · Architect-Engineer Liability Under Ohio Law, Cambridge Institute, 1988, 1989