Atty. David P. Shouvlin

Atty. David P. Shouvlin

David P. Shouvlin is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust litigation, appellate and supreme court practice and 10 other areas of law.

Columbus Columbus 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About David P. Shouvlin at a glance

David P. Shouvlin is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and class action. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1983), Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1990), and Ohio (1996). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus, Ohio and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David P. Shouvlin is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust litigation, appellate and supreme court practice and 10 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • David practices at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David P. Shouvlin's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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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 Columbus 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 P. Shouvlin

Where is David P. Shouvlin's law office located?
David P. Shouvlin's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David P. Shouvlin handle?
David P. Shouvlin focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David P. Shouvlin practiced law?
David P. Shouvlin has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David P. Shouvlin go to law school?
David P. Shouvlin earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact David P. Shouvlin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David P. Shouvlin received?
David P. Shouvlin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1983
Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990
Ohio
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1997

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