Thompson, Dunlap & Heydinger, Ltd.

In 1966, the conception of TDH occurred at the most unlikely place: a bar in Quincy, Ohio called The Pines. Senior member of the Logan County Bar, Ed Thompson, sought the best young talent to join him in forming a new law firm. Thompson hailed Bob Dunlap and Tom Heydinger to a now legendary meeting at The Pines. West central Ohio’s pre-imminent law firm was born.

The evolution of the firm from that humble start is fascinating. But there has been one constant: TDH provides outstanding service to its clients. “We never lost sight of the objective: provide the best representation of our clients, no matter the challenge,” Heydinger recalls. “We wanted to be the best. And Ed [Thompson] kept us focused on that goal.”

The foundation of TDH was laid in the first decade. Thompson provided the opportunities for the younger lawyers through his high profile role representing and sitting on boards of local banks and other organizations. Dunlap and Heydinger provided the talent necessary to meet the firm’s clients’ ever growing needs. And Dunlap and Heydinger amassed their own respective client base.