David R. Wickham

Of Counsel

Dave concentrates his practice in the area of federal and state tax law, probate, exempt organizations and estate planning. He has lectured on federal income tax, estate planning, estate and gift tax, decedents’ estates and trusts, and corporate taxation.

Credentials

Education

Washington University, St. Louis (LL.M., 1984)

  • Taxation

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1983)

  • Order of the Coif

The Ohio State University (B.A., cum laude, 1979)

Bar admissions

  • Ohio

Court admissions

  • U.S. Tax Court

Affiliations and memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Dayton Bar Association
  • Ohio Northern University College of Law, visiting professor
  • University of Dayton, adjunct professor
  • Capital University, adjunct professor

Distinctions

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers®
    • “Lawyer of the Year” in Dayton for Litigation – Trusts and Estate (2015, 2017, 2018)
    • Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates (2022, 2024)
  • Ohio Super Lawyers®

News
  • August 21, 2025

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  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • August 18, 2022

    2023 Best Lawyers® List Recognizes 190 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 20, 2020

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 180 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys