David P. Meyer Esq.

David P. Meyer Esq.

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Meyer Wilson Werning

Mr. Meyer is recognized as one of the top litigation attorneys in Ohio. Thomson Reuters named him one of the Top 100 lawyers in Ohio and one of the Top 50 in Columbus in 2013. He is also listed in Best Lawyers in America® (2014) in multiple categories and the American Trial Lawyers Association selected him as one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Ohio. in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH614-683-8435
Securities LitigationInvestor Fraud

About David P. Meyer Esq.

David P. Meyer is the founding principal of Meyer Wilson Werning. Mr. Meyer is recognized as one of the top litigation attorneys in Ohio. Thomson Reuters named him one of the Top 100 lawyers in Ohio and one of the Top 50 in Columbus in 2013. He is also listed in Best Lawyers in America® (2014) in multiple categories and the American Trial Lawyers Association selected him as one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Ohio. Mr. Meyer has the honor of winning the largest jury verdict in Ohio history; a $261 million class action verdict against Prudential Securities on behalf of 200 individuals. He has received national recognition for his successful representation of investment fraud victims. Throughout his career, he has represented more than 800 individual investors from multiple states through FINRA arbitration, mediation, and litigation. Mr. Meyer has faced up against the nation's largest financial firms and won. Various federal courts have also appointed him as either lead or co-lead counsel in consumer class action cases. Many look to him as an authority in the field of securities arbitration, which is why he has been asked to lecture and give seminars on the subject. He is an educational resource for investor groups, accountants, and others in the industry who want to learn more about investor protection. He received his B.A. in Business Administration from Ohio University and his M.A. and J.D. from Ohio's Capital University. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David P. Meyer Esq. included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors One of the Top Litigation Attorneys in Ohio Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Ohio, American Trial Lawyers Association Listed in the Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers in America®, 2016 Best Lawyers in America®, 2015 Best Lawyers in America®, 2014 Top 100 lawyers in Ohio, Thomson Reuters, 2013 Top 50 in Columbus, Thomson Reuters, 2013 Ohio Top 100 Attorney, Thomson Reuters, 2013 Outstanding Service Award, Capital Law School, 2012 “Lawyer of the Year”, Best Lawyers®, 2025 Other Sources of Feedback About David P. Meyer Esq. Included on the 2026Ohio 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 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2007 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2006 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2005 Ohio Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
  • Law Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Major: Tax Law

Non Legal Education

  • Ohio University
  • B.A.
  • Major: Business Administration

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Founding Partner & Managing Partner

Classes and Seminars

  • Preventing Stockbroker Misconduct and Pursuing Investor Claims, Ohio State Bar Association, Webcast Presentation, 2015 - Present
  • Ponzi Scheme Loss Recovery: Statutory Aiding and Abetting Claims, Ohio Association for Justice, 2015 Annual Convention, 2015 - Present
  • Civil Liability Under State Securities Laws, Ohio State Bar Association, Webcast Seminar, 2015 - Present
  • Featured Speaker, Stockbroker Malpractice and Securities Arbitration, Warren County Bar Association CLE Seminar, 2013 - Present
  • Moderator, Third Annual CBA/COAJ Trial Skills Institute, Columbus Bar Association, 2012 - Present
  • Presenter, Stock Broker Fraud and Securities Arbitration, Columbus Bar Association, 2012 - Present
  • Investor Claims, Ohio Association for Justice, Winter Convention, Cleveland, 2012 - Present
  • Fallout from Securities Fraud: Options for Recovery, Annual Ohio Securities Conference, Ohio Division of Securities, 2012 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice and Securities Arbitration, Lake County, Ohio Bar Association Presentation, 2012 - Present
  • When Investment Portfolios Fail: Holding Stockbrokers and Investment Counselors Accountable, West Virginia Association for Justice, 2012 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice and Securities Arbitration, Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention, Columbus, 2012 - Present
  • Investment Scams Targeting the Elderly, Columbus Bar Association - Chester Institute, 2011 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice and Securities Arbitration, Annual Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Institute: Dayton Bar Association, 2010 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice, Annual Litigation Seminar: Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ), 2010 - Present
  • Panel Member, Mandatory Securities Arbitration of Customer Claims Against Brokerage Firms, Ohio Division of Securities' Annual Securities Conference: State of Ohio Division of Securities, 2009 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice for the COAJ Annual Litigation Seminar, Speaker, Central Ohio Association For Justice, 2009 - Present
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Class Arbitration: Plaintiffs' Perspective, Ohio Class Action Summit, 2008 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice, West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 2007 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice during the Stark County (Ohio) Elder Law Seminar., Speaker, Elder Law Seminar, Ohio, Stark County, 2006 - Present
  • "Consumer Class Actions: In the Wake of New Federal Class Action Law," as part of the Negligence Seminar held during the 2005 Annual Convention., Speaker, Ohio Academy Of Trial Lawyers, 2005 - Present
  • "Variable Annuities: Financial Exploitation of the Elderly" for a seminar for the Elder Law Update held during the Ohio State Bar Association's Annual Convention., Ohio State Bar Association, 2005 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice during a seminar for a Lancaster (Ohio) Estate Planning Group., Speaker, Lancaster (Ohio) Estate Planning Group, 2005 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice" during a seminar for a local chapter of individual investors., American Association Of Individual Investors, 2004 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice to a group of Certified Public Accountants., Speaker, Certified Public Accountants, Columbus, Ohio, 2004 - Present
  • Stockbroker Malpractice for the Cleveland Bar Association., Speaker, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 2003 - Present

Representative Cases

  • Mr. Meyer has the honor of winning the largest jury verdict in Ohio's history: $260 million verdict on behalf of 250 retirees against Prudential Securities

Pro Bono Activities

  • Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ), 2013 - Present
  • Capital Law School - Outstanding Service Award, 2012 - Present

Published Works

Articles

  • Author of The Investor Protector: Stories of Triumph Over Financial Advisors Who Lie, Cheat, and Steal

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio

Other Affiliations

  • Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) (President)
  • Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ)

Attorney Details

Full NameDavid P. Meyer Esq.
FirmMeyer Wilson Werning
Address305 W. Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone614-683-8435
Phone844-809-0676
Websiteinvestorclaims.com
Websitemeyerwilson.com
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