David HE AD

Davids innate passion for the law and ability to uphold the reputation of his clients produces top-notch results. After serving as the firms lead consumer collections attorney in the state of Ohio for several years, David was named its practice group chair in 2021. As chair, David oversees and mentors the business units attorneys and support staff. Additionally, he also serves as chair of the Education Loan Recovery and Litigation Group, providing lenders, servicers, and guarantors of student loans with a comprehensive national recovery solution for all their education-related debt. Whether they wish to initiate traditional collection strategies such as call and letter programs, or pursue litigation, David counsels his clients on the most effective recovery methods. An active member of the student lending community, David has presented on dozens of occasions for industry-leading organizations, on topics including compliance and regulations, bankruptcy law and educational loans, litigation collections, and risk management. David is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest available rating for legal ability and professional ethics. He has also been included in multiple editions of the Ohio Super Lawyers List (2010, 2012-17). In his free time, David enjoys cooking a variety of cuisines with his family, traveling, and supporting the Cleveland sports teams. Focus Areas Consumer Collections Cease & Desist Credit Union Representation Education Loan Recovery & Litigation Credentials Honors & Distinctions Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Attorney Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Rising Stars, 2010, 2012-2017 Admissions Ohio, 2002 Education J. D., magna cum laude, Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 2002 B. A., cum laude, Political Science and History, Ashland University, 1999 Affiliations Medina County Bar Association: Member Ohio Creditor Attorney Association: Member Ohio State Bar Association: Member Presentations Ask a Pro: The Debt Collection Rule: How Regulation F Will Impact Creditors, Weltman Webinar, November 16, 2021 Dealing with Debt and Bankruptcy, Advance Ohio, May 25, 2021 How to Accelerate Auto Loan Recovery Success - Part II, Weltman Webinar, May 12, 2021 The CFPB Debt Collection Final Rule, American Financial Services Association (AFSA), January 21, 2021 Ask the Attorney: Hot Topics Panel, NCHER Knowledge Symposium, November 2016 Collection Law, Ohio Bursars Association, October 2016 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Federal Debt Exemption: An Opportunity, But New Rules & More Headaches, Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations Mid-Year Conference, August 2016 Ask an Attorney, Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations Mid-Year Conference, August 2016 Life Cycle of Student Loans - Collections and Risk Management, Moderator, ii BIG Education Finance and Loan Symposium, May 2016 Fair Debt Collection Protection Act (FDCPA) and Credit Reporting, NCHER Private Education Loan and Consumer Finance Committee, April 2016 Ask the Attorney: Time-Barred Debt, NCHER Knowledge Symposium, November 2015 Litigation and Statute of Limitations, Higher Education Accounts Receivables Officers (HEARO) Workshop, May 2015 Bankruptcy Law, Educational Loans & Litigation, and Statute of Limitations, Michigan Association of Student Financial Services Administrators Conference, May 2015 Alphabet Soup FDCPA Update, NCHER Private Loan Committee Meeting, May 2015 Publications News / 7 January 2025 Weltman Announces New Management Committee Member & Re-Election of Managing Partner Alerts / 2 January 2025 Ohio Statutory Interest Rate for Judgments in 2025 Alerts / 5 January 2024 Ohio Statutory Interest Rate for Judgments in 2024 View More Publications