David W. Pryor, ESQ

David Pryor is an accomplished attorney with decades of experience in civil litigation, appellate practice, and agricultural law. As a seasoned litigator and mediator, he has built a distinguished career spanning private practice, partnership roles, and leadership in professional associations. With a strong foundation in legal education, David has also contributed to the field as an adjunct professor. Recognized for his excellence with multiple awards, including a Top Rated Lawyer designation in appellate law, he continues to provide expert legal counsel and mediation services through his practice.

  • Hamilton, Kramer, Myers & Cheek, Associate, 1986-1991,  Partner, 1991-1996

  • Gallagher, Gams, Pryor, Tallan & Littrell, Partner 1996-2019

  • David Pryor Law Offices, LLP, 2019-Present

  • David Pryor Mediation Services, LLC, 2019-Present

Legal Practice

Education

  • Miami University B.A., 1979

  • Capital University Law School J.D., 1984

  • University of Arkansas LL.M., 1985

  • Year Admitted to Practice Ohio, 1984

Professional Associations and Positions Held

  • Ohio State Bar Association

  • Columbus Bar Association, Fellow

  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN)

  • American Agricultural Association (Trustee; Board of Directors 1999-2002)

Awards and Honors

  • Selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in “Appellate Law”

  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award

  • Adjunct Professor, Capital University Law School, 1987 to 2007

  • Outstanding Citizen Award, Columbus Jaycees 1992

  • Chairman, Agricultural Law Committee, American Bar Association, 1997-2000

  • Chairman, Agricultural Law Committee, Ohio State Bar Association, 1999-200l

  • Chairman, Agricultural Law Committee, Columbus Bar Association, 1994-1996

  • AV Peer Review Rated

Areas of Practice

  • Mediation/Arbitration

  • Appellate Practice

  • Agricultural Law

  • Civil Litigation Business Litigation

  • Closed Head Injuries/Traumatic Brain Injury Claims Contract Review/Interpretation and Contract Disputes

  • Fire and Casualty Law Defamation Cases – Defense of Slander/Libel

  • Insurance Coverage

  • Insurance Claims Management Negligence Law

  • Insurance Defense Personal Injury/Automobile Accidents

  • Real Estate, residential and commercial

  • Wrongful Death/Probate