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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When families place their loved ones in nursing homes, they expect an environment of safety, dignity, and compassion. Sadly, for many residents in Ohio and across the United States, the threat doesn’t come only from neglectful staff—but from other residents.
Resident-to-resident abuse occurs when one resident harms another physically, emotionally, or sexually. Though it may seem rare or accidental, these incidents often reflect serious failures in supervision, staffing, and resident assessment.
When families entrust a loved one to a nursing home, they expect the facility to provide safety, care, and respect. Unfortunately, not all forms of abuse are physical. One of the most insidious—and increasingly common—forms of elder mistreatment is financial exploitation.
Across Ohio and the United States, thousands of nursing home residents fall victim to theft, fraud, or manipulation every year. Unlike physical neglect, financial exploitation often happens quietly, under the guise of trust or care.
When most people think of nursing home abuse, they picture physical harm—bruises, injuries, or neglect of medical needs. Yet one of the most damaging and underreported forms of mistreatment leaves no visible scars: emotional abuse.
In nursing homes across Ohio and the United States, emotional or psychological abuse quietly destroys the dignity, trust, and mental health of countless seniors. It is often harder to detect than physical abuse, but its impact can be equally—if not more—devastating.
Falls are among the most common and devastating accidents in nursing homes. For elderly residents, even a single fall can lead to broken bones, head injuries, loss of independence, or death. Families who trust nursing homes to provide safety are often shocked when their loved one suffers a preventable fall.
Across Ohio and the United States, thousands of nursing home residents experience falls every year—many of which result directly from negligence. These incidents are not just accidents; they are frequently failures in supervision, staffing, or facility safety.
