W. DAVID ARNOLD, MEMBER

        W. David Arnold is a partner with RCO who has extensive experience in business and commercial law. He is principal outside counsel to several corporations and limited liability companies, and he advises individuals and entities on a wide range of business and commercial issues.

        David has been practicing since 1974. He is admitted to practice in Ohio and Georgia and in numerous U.S. Courts of Appeal, District Courts, and Bankruptcy Courts. He has written and lectured on legal writing, business and commercial law, federal court practice, and ethics.

        David earned his undergraduate and law degrees, both with honors, from the University of Michigan.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

        Business and Commercial Law. David represents business people and business organizations, including start up and established companies, providing legal and business advice in a wide variety of settings. His particular areas of expertise include commercial matters covered by Article 2 or 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, contracts, business formation, and insolvency.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

  • Equal Justice Foundation, Trustee
  • David’s House Compassion, Trustee, President
  • Rescue Mental Health Services, Trustee, President

 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Toledo Bar Association
  • State Bar of Georgia

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Georgia, 1974
  • Ohio, 1987
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Courts: N.D. Ohio, W. D. Michigan, E.D. Texas, S.D. Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Courts: N.D. Ohio, E.D. Michigan

EDUCATION

  • J.D., University of Michigan (cum laude), 1974
  • B.A., University of Michigan (with Distinction), 1970

Email: darnold@rcolaw.com

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Mark C. Abramson
Thomas J. Antonini
W. David Arnold
David R. Bainbridge
C. Philip Baither, III
William V. Beach
Julia E. Benziger
Bradley L. Blandin
James E. Brazeau
Paul E. Croy
Thomas M. George
Thomas A. Gibson
Carl E. Habekost
James R. Knepp, II
Timothy D. Krugh
Peter N. Lavalette
Michael S. Messenger
Kathryn M. Mohr
Michael R. Olsaver
Mark A. Ozimek
Jean Ann S. Sieler
Stephen J. Stanford
David W. Stuckey
Craig J. Van Horsten
Julia Smith Wiley
Maurice D. O'Connell
Howard G. Bruss
Douglas E. Metz
Jean M. O'Brien
Matthew D. Budds
Lisa L. Nagel
Brittney M. Shreffler
Jason M. Van Dam
Jill A. Gauthier
Patricia G. Morr
April L. Renner
Bonnie L. Smith
B. Jill Stinebaugh
Christine L. Szakovits