A founding member of Wickens Herzer Panza, Dave Herzer has brought vision, function, spirit, integrity, and commitment to this Firm.
Once the Firm’s President and CEO (1971-2011), a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and the Chairperson of the Corporate and Business Transactions Department, Dave has since stepped down from his management responsibilities to focus exclusively on client legal matters.
Dave provides counsel to attorneys and clients of the Firm in all areas of corporate law and business tax law, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, and business succession planning. He serves on the boards of several area corporations and civic organizations. Dave is highly regarded in Lorain County and surrounding communities: Inside Business magazine recognized Dave as a Leading Lawyer for 2008, and Leadership Lorain County recognized him for his outstanding service and volunteerism as an honoree for the 2009 Award for Excellence in Leadership.
Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Dave an AV rating for preeminent legal ability and having the highest ethical standards.
Education
- 1970 – Harvard University (J.D.)
- 1967 – Yale University (B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Epsilon)
Admissions
- State of Ohio
- State of Florida
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
- State of Colorado (inactive)
- State of New York (inactive)
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- Lorain County Community College Foundation (Trustee and past Chairperson)
- Yale Alumni Association of Cleveland (Trustee and past President)
- National Yale Alumni Fund (former Trustee)
- Harvard Law School Dean’s Leadership Committee (former Member)
- Lorain County Bar Association
- Florida Bar Association
- Director/Trustee on over 100 other corporate boards (for-profit and non-profit)
Recognitions & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV rated