
Representing Employers throughout Kentucky and Ohio

For more than 30 years, David has represented Employers and Businesses throughout Kentucky and Ohio.
His clients hail from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, service, leasing, insurance and construction, requiring a thorough understanding of each client’s operations.

David handles all varieties of employment challenges for clients, ranging from general employment disputes, workers’ compensation claims, trade secrets /non-compete matters to contract disputes between businesses.
He takes a proactive approach as a counselor of law helping employers stay out of court where possible. His singular focus is to mitigate risk for his clients.

He works diligently to assess and evaluate each case, working with the clients to prevent litigation and explore settlement options when they exist.
However, when litigation becomes inevitable, David’s experience in state and federal courts enables him to tailor an efficient strategy that accomplishes the client's objective.

In addition to being a seasoned litigator who never shies away from taking a case to trial when the circumstances merit, David is experienced with third-party mediations and arbitrations, allowing his clients to reach alternative resolutions short of the courtroom.

David worked at Dinsmore for 30 years before deciding to open his own practice.
When he left the firm in 2026, it had more that 750 attorneys in 27 cities.
Prior to joining the firm, David worked as a Federal Law Clerk in Northern Kentucky.
Tried several cases in civil court to a successful verdict where the other party claimed substantial damages.
Tried several cases in civil court to a successful verdict where the other party claimed substantial damages.
Represented Employers in various administrative proceedings including claims for workplace injury in Kentucky.
Represented clients in large claims and obtained favorable results.
Represented clients in large claims and obtained favorable results.
P.O. Box 185 6815 Central Ave Crestwood KY 40014 www.ddblawfirm.com (502) 539 9833 David.Black@dblacklegal.com
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