Atty. David E. Pontius

Atty. David E. Pontius

David E. Pontius, the managing partner of Andrews & Pontius, focuses his legal practice on representing those who have suffered injury or death caused by motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, and nursing home abuse; tackling the issues faced by school boards, townships and other governmental entities; and counseling the firm’s business and corporate clients.

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Profile Summary

About David E. Pontius at a glance

David E. Pontius is a Managing Partner based in Ashtabula, Ohio, practicing at Andrews & Pontius, LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, nursing home, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1979) and Ohio State University (B.A. Journalism, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ohio Association for Justice (Past Member of the Board of Governors) Ohio State Bar Association American Bar Association American Association for Justice. Serves clients in Ashtabula, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David E. Pontius, the managing partner of Andrews & Pontius, focuses his legal practice on representing those who have suffered injury or death caused by motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, and nursing home abuse
  • tackling the issues faced by school boards, townships and other governmental entities
  • and counseling the firm’s business and corporate clients
  • David returned to Ashtabula in 1981 to practice law and in 1999 joined fellow general practice attorney Mark W. Andrews to form Andrews & Pontius
  • David resides in Saybrook Township with his wife, Lynn, and youngest daughter, Meadow
  • David and Lynn also have two adult children, Adam and Caitlyn
  • David, Lynn, and Meadow enjoy watching the Lake Erie sunsets and are avid boaters

Practice Areas Explained

David E. Pontius's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Pontius handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

David E. Pontius is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Ohio →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David E. Pontius is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David E. Pontius is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

David E. Pontius is one of 5,455 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David E. Pontius is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ashtabula are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David E. Pontius

Where is David E. Pontius's law office located?
David E. Pontius's law practice is located in Ashtabula, Ohio. The firm is Andrews & Pontius, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David E. Pontius handle?
David E. Pontius focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, nursing home, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David E. Pontius practiced law?
David E. Pontius has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David E. Pontius go to law school?
David E. Pontius earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Journalism, 1974).
How can I contact David E. Pontius for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David E. Pontius received?
David E. Pontius's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo College of Law
- 1979
B.A. Journalism
Ohio State University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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