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David Miraldi

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David Miraldi is an author, attorney, and artist hailing from Lorain, Ohio. With a career in civil law that spans over four decades, David has dedicated himself to championing the cause of the common man against insurance conglomerates and corporate giants.

A graduate of The College of Wooster (1975), David earned his law degree with honors from The Ohio State Moritz College of Law. Driven by an innate sense of duty, he returned to his hometown to practice alongside his father and brother, serving the community that shaped him.

An author with a flair for narrative nonfiction, David made waves with his debut book, "The Edge of Innocence: The Trial of Casper Bennett," which was crowned the 2018 Book of the Year by the prestigious International
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David Miraldi The Edge of Innocence is a book based on real events. My father was one of the attorneys who defended the accused in the actual trial in 1964. I found…moreThe Edge of Innocence is a book based on real events. My father was one of the attorneys who defended the accused in the actual trial in 1964. I found parts of my father's case file for the case in 2005 long after he had died. I was intrigued by the story and wanted to share it with others. (less)
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