Atty. David L. Kuhl

Atty. David L. Kuhl

During his 38 years of practice, David L. Kuhl has represented public and private companies in all phases of their development.

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About David L. Kuhl at a glance

David L. Kuhl is a business, m&a, and health care attorney based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at Eastman & Smith LTD. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

During his 38 years of practice, David L. Kuhl has represented public and private companies in all phases of their development.

He counsels numerous family and closely held businesses and sits on several corporate boards. He also practices in the health law area and represents numerous health care clients including hospitals, joint ventures, physician group practices, imaging centers, outpatient surgery centers and other providers.

Mr. Kuhl is the author of the "Business Law and Practice" chapter of the Ohio State Bar Foundation Lawyers Desk Manual. He has presented seminars on various subjects, including the Stark and anti-kickback laws, enforcement of restrictive covenants, confidentiality of medical records, group practice issues and maintenance of corporate records.

He received his B.A. in economics from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated from the University of Michigan law school in 1975, when he joined Eastman & Smith. Mr. Kuhl is a member of the Firm.

EXPERIENCE
  • He has extensive experience in transactional matters including mergers and purchases and sales of businesses, as well as in private placement securities offerings.
  • In health law, Mr. Kuhl's experience includes:
    • counseling providers in all aspects of their operations;
    • the merger of physician practices;
    • various physician-hospital joint ventures;
    • contract negotiations; and
    • counseling of clients on compliance issues such as Stark, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, Medicare, licensing, tax exemption and other federal and state laws.

      Practice Areas Explained

      David L. Kuhl's Areas of Practice

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

      Business & Corporate Law

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

      David L. Kuhl is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

      Mergers & Acquisitions

      David L. Kuhl is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

      Health Care Law

      Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

      David L. Kuhl is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Toledo 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 andnue, 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 L. Kuhl

      Where is David L. Kuhl's law office located?
      David L. Kuhl's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is Eastman & Smith LTD. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
      What practice areas does David L. Kuhl handle?
      David L. Kuhl focuses on business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
      Where did David L. Kuhl go to law school?
      David L. Kuhl earned their education at (J.D., 1975).
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      What awards or recognition has David L. Kuhl received?
      David L. Kuhl's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Toledo); Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Toledo).

      Education

      J.D.
      The University of Michigan Law School
      - 1975

      Awards

      Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
      - 2026
      Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
      - 2026
      Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
      - 2026
      Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Toledo)
      - 2017
      Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Toledo)
      - 2015

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