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About Us
Duwel & Associates is proud to be a 2-generation family-owned practice. David M. Duwel, the founder, is joined by his two sons Todd Duwel and Kyle Duwel.

David M. Duwel - Contact
David has over 30 years experience in resolving employment and business disputes through sound professional advice and litigation services when necessary. He also functions as a private mediator/arbitrator for all types of civil disputes.
Areas Of Practice:
- Employment Law
- Business Law
Bar Admissions:
- State of Ohio (1973)
- United States District Courts and Courts of Appeals (Ohio)
Education:
- The Ohio State College of Law, 1973
J. D., Magna Cum Laude, Law Journal, Order of the Coif and Honor Council
- University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1970
B. S., Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Business Administration
Community Involvement:
- Frequent lecturer for continuing legal education and business community programs
- Parish council member
Publications:
- Author of numerous law-related and dispute resolution articles
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Member of the Labor and Employment Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution committees of the Ohio State and Dayton Bar Associations
- Chairman, Fee Dispute Resolution Committee, Dayton Bar Association
- Arbitrator Chairman and Single Arbitration and Acting Mediator for the Montgomery County Common Pleas Courts
- Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Kettering-Moraine-Oakwood Chamber of Commerce
- Oakwood Business Council
Past Employment Positions:
- Private practice with Jeffrey, Donnelly, Snell, Rogers & Greenberg
- Assistant General Counsel, Price Brothers Company
- Corporate Counsel, The Dayton Power & Light Company
Personal:
- Married to Judy Duwel for 33 years with two children, Todd and Kyle (both who practice in our firm).
- Lifelong Dayton resident.
- Avid supporter of University of Dayton athletic teams – Go Flyers!

Todd Duwel - Contact
Todd is an experienced business litigator and transactional attorney that assists and handles client matters involving the defense and prosecution of business, employment and construction claims; drafting and red-lining contracts and business agreements, non-disclosure agreements, trade secret and confidentiality agreements, software agreements, supply contracts, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, settlement agreements, employment contracts and severance agreements; and corporate governance.
Areas of Practice:
- Employment & Business Law
- Appellate Practice
- Construction/Design Professional Defense
Bar Admissions:
- Commonwealth of Kentucky (2009)
- State of Ohio (1998); United States District Courts of Ohio
Education:
- University of Dayton School of Law, 1998
- B. A., Miami University 1994
Community Involvement:
- Frequent lecturer for continuing legal education and business community programs
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Serves on the appointed counsel list of the 2nd District Court of Appeals
- Serves as an arbitrator for the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
- Independent consultant for local firms and solo practitioners in the areas of motion work and appellate practice
- Dayton Bar Association
- Kettering-Moraine-Oakwood Chamber of Commerce
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Oakwood Schools Education Foundation
Past Employment Positions:
- Montgomery County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Personal:
- Enjoys spending time with his family and traveling South to visit his in-laws. Go Browns! Go Bucks! Go Flyers!

Kyle C. Duwel - Contact
Kyle has been working in the firm for over eight years. Kyle has concentrated his legal experience on business law and employment related issues.
Areas of Practice:
- Employment Law
- Business Law
- Corporate Formation & Governance
Bar Admissions:
Education:
- University of Dayton School of Law 2002
- B. A., Miami University 1998 (Major: History; Minor: Political Science)
Community Involvement:
- Coaches High School Soccer
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Dayton Bar Association
- Serves as an arbitrator for the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Personal:
- Kyle is an American Revolutionary History buff. As with all members of the family, Kyle especially enjoys rooting for the Dayton Flyers!
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