David P. Strup

Dave practices in civil litigation, focusing primarily on commercial disputes. He has served as lead trial counsel in litigation involving insurance coverage, building construction, product liability, negligence, fraud, and general contract disputes. He also litigates and advises clients regarding the Federal Fair Credit Report Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Dave carries the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Dave also serves as national coordinating counsel in asbestos litigation, managing discovery, factual investigations, corporate and expert witness development, settlement efforts, trials, and appeals.

Dave is a 1983 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame and received a law degree from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1986. Dave is active in a variety of community and civic organizations.

Professional Memberships:

  • Toledo Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
    • Co-chair of Bad Faith Subcommittee of Insurance/Litigation Section

Speaking Engagements:

  • National Institute of Trial Advocacy - Great Lakes Depositions Skills (2004-present)
  • Ohio Collectors Association Annual Meeting

Community Involvement:

  • Toledo Zoological Society Foundation (Past Chair)
  • Toledo Rotary (Past President - Trilby)
  • Covenant House (Past Director)
  • Notre Dame Club of Toledo (Past Chair - Celebrity Golf Classic)
  • Sylvania Country Club (Past President)

Cooper & Kowalski Involvement:

  • Technology Committee