David T. Bules

Mr. Bules' practice is concentrated in the area of complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on ERISA litigation defense and class actions.  He has experience defending clients in various types of complex ERISA litigation, including breach of fiduciary duty claims, ERISA "stock drop" claims, and prohibited transaction claims.  Mr. Bules has also represented clients in a wide variety of business disputes, including financial services litigation and other complex commercial litigation.

Prior to attending law school, he served as an intern and assistant to the legislative staff for the Honorable Ralph Regula, United States Congressman (OH-16), in Washington, D.C.

Representative Matters

• Dudenhoeffer, et al. v. Fifth Third Bancorp, et al., Cons. Case No., 1:09-cv-538 (S.D. Ohio) (currently defending clients in consolidated ERISA "stock drop" class action litigation)
• Fish, et al. v. Greatbanc Trust Co., et al., Case No. 1:09-cv-1668 (N.D. Ill.) (currently defending clients in ERISA breach of fiduciary duty and prohibited transaction litigation)
• Shirk et al. v. Fifth Third Bancorp et al., 2009 U.S. Dist. Lexis 90775 (S.D. Ohio Sept. 30, 2009) (summary judgment granted on ERISA excessive fees class action litigation); 71 Fed. R. Serv. 3d (Callaghan) 1199, 44 Employee Benefits Cas. (BNA) 2936 ( Jan. 29, 2009) (summary judgment granted on ERISA "stock drop" class action litigation)

Awards & Recognitions

• William & Mary School of Law 2008 Benjamin Rush Scholar: Excellence in Health Law and Bioethics
• William & Mary School of Law Collegiality Group-Co-Chair along with W. Taylor Reveley III, 27th President of the College of William & Mary and former law school Dean

Speaking Engagements

• Mistrust: Why Courts Should Stop Protecting Health Care Monopsonies and Begin Protecting Competition Through Application of the Antitrust Laws to Buyer-Seller Entities That Retard Competition Using Market Power and Anti-Competitive Conduct, William & Mary School of Law, 2008 Benjamin Rush Symposium on Health Law and Bioethics, February 14, 2008

Professional and Community Involvement

• Cincinnati Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Federalist Society
• Oyler School, A.P. Hampton Mentoring Program