David F Proano

David Proaño represents clients in the utility and energy industries on regulatory compliance, commission investigations, retail energy contracts, commercial disputes and business issues, and has years of experience with multiple facets of the retail energy industry. David routinely appears and practices before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on regulatory and litigated matters and has served as lead defense counsel in several major PUCO investigations of certified retail energy suppliers.

David also represents energy brokers and commercial and industrial energy consumers on regulatory and business issues, and serves as outside general counsel for a major energy broker. David combines candid advice, strong writing skills and powerful advocacy to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

In addition to an active regulatory and litigation practice, David devotes considerable time and effort to the Cleveland community and representing pro bono clients. He served as the president of the board of directors of Esperanza, a nonprofit organization that supports Hispanic educational achievement through scholarships and mentoring. Crain’s Cleveland Business recognized David as one of its “Forty Under 40” for his professional accomplishments and community service. David was born in Quito, Ecuador, served in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic and is conversant in Spanish.

Crain’s Cleveland Business “Forty Under 40” (2015)

Ohio Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013 to 2016)

Chambers USA: Energy and Natural Resources

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