Since beginning his career in the legal field, David Hartman has dedicated himself to providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients alike. With a background in Criminal, Family, and Civil Law, David brings a balanced mix of professionalism, empathy, and precision to every case he works on. His ability to connect with people and maintain strong attention to detail allows him to ensure that every client feels heard and every matter is handled with care.
David earned his Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from the State University of New York at Canton in 2022, followed by a Paralegal Studies Certificate from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2024. That same year, he became a member of the Empire State Alliance of Paralegals, achieving recognition as a New York State Certified Paralegal. His educational achievements reflect his drive for excellence and continued professional growth within the legal field. While David works on all the firm's New York cases, David's extensive experience and knowledge allows him to utilize his paralegal skills on Michael Hill Trial Law's cases across the United States.
Originally from a small-town community in upstate New York, David credits his family and upbringing for instilling in him a strong work ethic and a deep respect for integrity and fairness. These values continue to shape his work at Michael Hill Trial Law, where he plays an integral role in supporting complex legal matters with diligence and compassion.
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Nutrition and hydration are basic human needs—and in nursing homes, meeting those needs is a legal and moral obligation. Yet across the United States, and increasingly in Ohio, elderly residents are suffering from dehydration and malnutrition caused by neglect.
These conditions are not mere oversights. When a resident becomes dangerously dehydrated or malnourished, it almost always reflects systemic failures: understaffing, poor supervision, or deliberate disregard for residents’ well-being.
Families who place their loved ones in a nursing home expect compassion, safety, and accountability. When those expectations are betrayed, families often turn to the facility’s complaint process for answers. But what happens when those complaints are ignored, dismissed, or covered up?
In Ohio and across the U.S., nursing homes are legally required to respond to and investigate complaints made by residents and their families. Ignoring concerns about neglect, abuse, or unsafe conditions isn’t just poor practice—it’s a violation of federal and state law.
When families place their loved ones in nursing homes, they expect professional care, attention, and safety. Unfortunately, across the U.S.—and particularly in Ohio—many facilities operate with chronic staff shortages that compromise residents’ well-being.
Understaffing is not just an operational issue; it’s a legal and ethical failure. When too few caregivers are responsible for too many residents, neglect becomes inevitable. Basic needs go unmet, medical conditions are overlooked, and residents suffer preventable injuries.
Medication management is one of the most critical responsibilities in nursing home care. Elderly residents often rely on multiple prescriptions to manage chronic conditions, control pain, or stabilize mood. But when those medications are mishandled, misadministered, or ignored, the results can be devastating.
Across the United States—and right here in Ohio—medication errors in nursing homes are a leading cause of preventable injuries and deaths among seniors. These mistakes are rarely “accidents.” Instead, they often stem from understaffing, poor training, and systemic negligence.
