About David
David Paragas: Experienced Advocate in Administrative / Regulatory Law, Economic Development Law, Government Relations Practice and Municipal Law
David Paragas serves as a devoted advocate who emphasizes technical strength and preparation. David represents a wide array of clients in forums that stretch from the statehouse to the courthouse – and on issues that range from healthcare to educational programs to homelessness. As co-chair of the firm’s Federal Relations practice, David advises on policy matters before the White House and federal agencies and the Ohio General Assembly, state agencies and departments. He provides clients with more than three decades of legislative, political, lobbying and legal experience, including serving as a former senior aide to two Ohio Senate presidents.
Practice Areas
- Economic Development Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Municipal Law
David has advised clients on complex legal matters, including securities transactions and litigation, structured finance and concession agreements. He has successfully argued multiple cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. In addition, David has advised on numerous statewide, legislative, judicial and local campaigns, including various candidates for the Ohio Senate.
Education & Credentials
- Firms: Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Dates Recognized: 2006-present
- Universities: Capital University, Ohio Wesleyan University
- Capital University - Juris Doctor (JD)
- Otswald College of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
- Affiliations:
- Federal Relations Practice Co-Chair
- Government Affairs and Public Policy Group
- Bar Admissions: Ohio, United States
- Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA)
- Awards:
- Lawyer of the Year: Administrative / Regulatory Law - Columbus, OH (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Government Relations Practice - Columbus, OH (2015)
David thrives under the challenge of realizing diverse client goals and has provided veritable defenses and persuasive arguments in court and before forums and agencies on the full array of commercial law issues. With an absolute focus on professionalism and a carefully balanced approach to negotiation, David is appreciated for his seemingly natural ability to establish immediate rapport and trust. By diffusing the emotional aspects of an issue, he serves as the catalyst for setting personal opinions aside to resolve the issues at hand and realize client’s objectives.
David Paragas is a highly skilled advocate with over three decades of experience in both legislative and legal matters, serving clients across various forums and industries.
