David L. Dingwell

David L. Dingwell


Plakas Mannos

Recognized since 2007

Canton, Ohio

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law - Individuals

Employment Law - Management

Insurance Law

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Trusts and Estates

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Employment Law - Individuals
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Born in Boulder, Colorado, David L. Dingwell is a partner with our firm. Mr. Dingwell has been in practice since 1992.

Mr. Dingwell’s practice is focused on litigation, probate and estate planning and litigation, and employment litigation. Mr. Dingwell’s experience and background with attorney ethics and disciplinary matters allows him to help attorneys and law firms with advisory opinions and planning. Providing counsel during critical moments remains his goal in order to provide novel solutions for the client to achieve success. Whether the client must overcome adversity through litigation, plan for the future success of his or her business, or preserve and protect wealth for future generations, he strives to provide counsel during these critical moments that ultimately define the outcome for the client.

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Location
  • 200 Market Avenue North, Suite 300
    Canton, OH 44702
Education
  • University of Kansas, graduated 1989
Bar Admissions
  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • Arts in Stark - Board Member
  • Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline - Commissioner
  • Stark County Bar Association - President
  • Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers - member

Plakas Mannos
Headquarters: Canton, Ohio

9 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

5 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Employment Law - Individuals
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Akron (2025)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Akron (2024)
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Akron (2023)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Akron (2021)
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Akron (2020)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Akron (2018)
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Akron (2017)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Akron (2016)
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Akron (2015)
  • Employment Law - Management, Akron (2014)
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Akron (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Casualty
  • Coverage
  • COVID-19
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Litigation
  • Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Named to the Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' in the Akron area for Trust and Estates 2024

  • Named to the Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' in the Akron area for Litigation - Labor and Employment 2016, 2018 and 2021

  • Named to the Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' in the Akron area for Employment Law - Management 2014

  • Named to the Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' in the Akron area for Employment Law - Individuals 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2023

  • Super Lawyers listing "Ohio Super Lawyers" list 2009-2024

  • Ohio Super Lawyers Top 100 list 2010-2012, 2014-2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021.
  • Ohio Super Lawyers Top 50 Cleveland list 2018, 2020 and 2021
  • Ohio Super Lawyers "Ohio Rising Stars" list 2005-2007
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Elder Law
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law

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