David P. Meyer, Esq.Managing Principal

About

David Meyer is a nationally-recognized financial fraud attorney and the founder of Meyer Wilson, a premier law firm devoted to securities arbitration and litigation and class action cases. With over 25 years’ of experience, David has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration forums, achieving remarkable results for individuals and groups worldwide.

David gained national prominence by securing a record-breaking $261 million jury verdict against Prudential Securities on behalf of 200 retirees—an accomplishment he achieved at just 32 years old. After seven years of litigation and appeals, every class member recovered 100% of their losses and attorneys’ fees. Since then, David and his firm have recovered more than $350 million for over 1,500 investors globally, earning the trust of clients in their pursuit of justice against financial wrongdoing.

David’s leadership in the legal community  nationwide is evident through his election to lead three prestigious plaintiff bar associations, including serving as President of the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) and the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ). These high profile roles highlight his reputation as a top trial attorney, a trusted advocate for investor rights and his dedication to strengthening the legal profession.

An accomplished author, David wrote the Amazon #1 Best-Seller, The Investor Protector: Stories of Triumph Over Financial Advisors Who Lie, Cheat, and Steal, sharing his insights and strategies to help individual investors safeguard their assets. The book has been widely praised, and David has been featured on numerous podcasts and platforms to discuss his work and expertise.

David’s exceptional legal skills have been consistently recognized by his peers. He has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in his practice area once again by Best Lawyers® for 2025 and has been included in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers every year since 2011. Meyer Wilson has also again earned Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” status by U.S. News & World Report for 2025.

In addition to his law practice, David is a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting at national and regional legal seminars on securities arbitration, financial fraud, and effective law firm management.

Speaking Engagement Recent Highlights:

• “Technology-Driven Success: Managing a Law Firm with Smart Technology” – Ohio Association for Justice, 2025
• “Opening Statements and Closing Arguments in FINRA Arbitration” – PIABA Annual Meeting, 2024
• “Winning the Final Hearing in FINRA Arbitration” – PIABA Annual Meeting, 2023
• “Securities Arbitration: Hot Topics and Future Trends” – Practicing Law Institute, 2021

Notable Achievements:

• Record-breaking $261 million jury verdict against Prudential Securities
• Elected president of three trial lawyer bar associations
• Recovered over $350 million for clients in verdicts, judgments, and settlements
• Author of The Investor Protector: Stories of Triumph Over Financial Advisors Who Lie, Cheat, and Steal

David’s dedication to investor advocacy, proven legal expertise, and thought leadership in the field make him one of the country’s most trusted names in financial fraud litigation today.