Columbus Lawyers

I earned my Juris Doctorate in 1985 and my Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude with distinction in Economics and honors in Liberal Arts) in 1981, both from THE Ohio State University (Go Bucks!). I continued to send lots and lots of money to Ohio State as each of my 4 sons attended there (my daughter went to Otterbein) but still can never seem to get football tickets. I was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at OSU and enjoyed undergraduate life there. Law school was not nearly as fun. Over the years, I have handled literally thousands of cases before...

I am believer that people accused of a criminal offense deserve the most competent and experienced legal counsel possible for a fair and reasonable cost of representation. My team of criminal defense lawyers vigorously defends the rights of Ohioans accused of all types of State or Federal criminal offenses.

I grew up in the Central Ohio area (small town of Bexley OH) and attended The Ohio State University for my undergraduate degree before obtaining my Juris Doctorate in Law at Capital University Law School.

When I'm not in the court room, I like to spend my time with my family, volunteering with...

Ray personally handles each of his cases from the initial client meeting to achieving a jury verdict, arbitration award or settlement. He strives to provide each of his clients with legal counsel that is both professional and personal. A graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Ithaca College, Ray began his legal career at a personal injury firm that handled hundreds of cases at a time. While this work environment gave Ray considerable experience in the field of personal injury cases, he came to believe that quality is far more important than quantity...

Attorney Rodd S. Lawrence received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Vanderbilt and was admitted to the both the Ohio Bar and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio Bar in 1988. He’s a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has more than 20 years of experience practicing real estate and small business law. Rodd practices along side his wife Linda at Lawrence Law Office and they are 4 children together.

Joseph Paulozzi is the founder of Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers. Backed by decades of combined legal expertise, Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers serves clients throughout Ohio and is one of the state's leading full-service injury law practices. With six offices across Ohio, including Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Akron, Cincinnati and Grafton, the firm's attorneys have achieved notable success and recovered millions of dollars in awards and settlements for their clients. They work tirelessly by advocating on behalf of those adversely affected by car, truck, and motorcycle accident injuries, dog bites, slip and falls, nursing home neglect, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and all...

John J. Reagan embarked on his legal journey post-college while working full-time as a Senior Claims Adjuster for a national insurance company. Concurrently, he attended evening law school, earning his degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1996. After successfully passing the Ohio Bar exam later that year, John delved into his legal career, focusing on defending national insurance companies, product manufacturers, and trucking companies against personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death claims. Before joining Kisling, Nestico & Redick, he served as a shareholder at Reminger Co., LPA, one of Ohio's largest regional defense firms, where he spent over a...

Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr. is the President and Owner of Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A.

Kenneth graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. While at Ohio Northern, Ken was a member of three honor societies and two national mock trial teams. He then entered Ohio Northern University Law School and graduated in 1999 with a Juris Doctor degree. After law school, Mr. Sheppard earned his LL.M. (Master's Degree) in Taxation from the University of Denver in 2000.

Attorney Sheppard is admitted to practice law in Ohio. He is also licensed...

Employment attorney in Columbus, Ohio that does work on behalf of the employee. I have been rated by Super Lawyers and recognized by Best Lawyers in America. My firm, Mansell Law, has been selected by US News and Best Law firms in America. I am passionate about protecting the rights of the individual! The employment attorneys at Mansell Law are ready and able to fight for the rights of employees. Our employment lawyers are aggressive and relentless in your pursuit. We have helped thousands of individuals in all aspects of employment law including, but certainly not limited to, unpaid...

Matthew R. Porter is a tax lawyer with an advanced degree in taxation (LL.M.). Our AV Preeminent® Rated firm specializes solely on resolving tax disputes. We have helped numerous taxpayers achieve freedom from their tax problems. If the IRS is chasing you for unpaid taxes, contact us to evaluate your options. We have successfully obtained offers in compromise, installment agreements, not collectible status, lien and levy releases, penalty abatement, and innocent spouse relief for our clients. We can also help you defend IRS audits or file past due tax returns. Contact us to see if we can help you!

Attorney Robert Goldstein was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1983, Attorney Goldstein moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to attend Case Western Reserve University, where he served as Secretary of his fraternity, Zeta Beta Tau, and President of his class for his first two years of college. After earning his degree in Psychology, Attorney Goldstein worked a series of jobs ranging from computer consulting to selling fire extinguishers door-to-door, while he explored a career in stand-up comedy. Two years later, having not successfully earned his own late night talk show, Attorney Goldstein decided to pursue a...

Rob represents injured people in all Ohio and Federal Courts, as well as, administrative agencies. Mr. Erney believes that lawyers must hold firm to their moral and ethical values, keep a good sense of humor, communicate honestly with the Court and cooperate with opposing counsel. He believes that law is a service profession designed to help people solve problems and disputes.

Ronald R. Petroff was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated high school from the University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. He attended Vanderbilt University as an undergraduate where he earned a bachelor’s degree and double majored in Political Science and American History. He graduated cum laude and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Petroff then attended The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law where he earned a certificate in Alternate Dispute Resolution and was a member of the National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Team. Mr. Petroff also was a member of the National Trial...

For thirty plus years John Fitch, founder and head attorney at The Fitch Law Firm has been serving injury and accident victims throughout Ohio with all types of personal injury cases including vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian), medical malpractice, product liability, bad medical devices and drugs, social security disability claims, sexual abuse, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury and more.

Mr. Fitch has helped many individuals and families recover significant settlements and awards, including a number of recoveries in excess of one million dollars.

Mr. Fitch is a past president of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers’ Association. He has also...

While providing the personal attention of a small firm, our experience, knowledge of the law, qualified/trained staff, and cutting-edge technology, allow us to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services.

We use prompt, effective communication and action to assist individuals and small businesses in resolving their legal needs. We provide tailored legal services for complex matters.

We advise clients in all phases of their legal issues, including planning, strategies, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. We utilize a network of affiliated professional consultants, including other attorneys, to provide our clients with specialized counsel in a wide variety...

Adam Burke is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Columbus, Ohio. He is passionate about defending the rights of men and women facing criminal charges. Since 2008, Mr. Burke has concentrated his practice on aggressively defending clients charged with serious felony and misdemeanor offenses.

Mr. Burke earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Ohio State University and his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School. While attending Capital University Law School, he earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for achieving the highest grade in the Criminal Law Course taught by the renowned former Professor and Criminal...

PRACTICE AREAS: Business Transactional Services White Collar Defense EDUCATION: Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio Honors: Order of the Curia Law Review: Capital University Law Review, Executive Publishing Editor Berklee College of Music Summa Cum Laude BAR ADMISSION: Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio HONORS: Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2019-2022 Martindale-Hubbell, "AV Preeminent" (Peer Reviewed for Highest Level of Professional Excellence), 2016-2022 Columbus CEO Magazine, "Top Lawyers," 2017-2021

Brian Joslyn’s decision to become a criminal defense attorney was shaped by unique personal hardship. His life has been and remains a testament to the pursuit of justice for those subjected to overzealous law enforcement. He firmly believes in the dignified, respectful treatment of every person before the law. In Brian’s Pursuit of justice, he has become one of Ohio’s most recognized and skilled criminal defense attorneys. His success has been heralded by many reputable organizations including Columbus CEO Magazine naming him as a top lawyer, the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys selecting him as one of the 10...

An experienced lawyer with a passion for criminal defense, entertainment law, & and immigration, as well as an extensive background in global business; Sherrod knew as a child that his path in life would lead him to be active on a national and international level.

Sherrod is a go to resource for persons facing felony changes for drug charges, weapons violations, and removal proceedings in immigration. Sherrod is also a go to resource for athletes, entertainers, and media companies from all over the World for business issues.

Sherrod has been immersed in different cultures as early as elementary school; learning...

Richard West is unique. Due to a personal tragedy (broken back after falling off a rooftop) he was plunged deep into debt, and had to rebuild his own personal finances, which is why he closed his general law practice and now devotes himself to helping others recover financially.

For 2021, as in 2017, 2019, and 2020, Super Lawyers ranked Frank Ray as the #1 lawyer in Ohio. After 41 years as an accomplished trial lawyer, in 2014, Frank Ray transitioned to service as a private mediator for a broad spectrum of civil cases. Drawing on experience as lead counsel in 129 civil trials, he serves as a neutral to assist adversaries achieve out-of-court settlement of complex civil disputes. Using the Zoom platform, Mr. Ray regularly hosts virtual audio-visual mediation conferences for adversary parties and their counsel. For in-person mediation conferences, assuming reliably safe circumstances,...

Carrie is an employment attorney in Columbus, Ohio. Carrie represents clients in a wide variety of employment matters, including cases involving discrimination (based on race, age, religion, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, military service and veteran status, or pregnancy), sexual harassment, hostile work environment, failure to accommodate a disability; claims under the Americans with Disabilties Act and the Family Medical Leave Act; ERISA employee benefits appeals and litigation; review and negotation of employment contracts, review of severance agreements and severance negotiation, review of non-compete agreements and non-solicitation agreements; wage and hour (unpaid overtime and minimum wage) claims...

I have been successfully trying cases throughout the state of West Virginia for over 30 years. I have argued numerous cases before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and other courts throughout the state.

Experienced immigration attorney, with a focus on counseling engineering, information technology, health care and other corporate clients.

Matthew J.P. Coffman has been passionate about helping people for as long as anyone can remember. It has been his desire to help those individuals who are truly in need. This desire fuels Matthew’s relentlessness when fighting for his clients daily. Whether clients are dealing with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, job loss, or not being paid their full and proper wages, Matthew connects with them to understand their issue and identify the pathway to a successful conclusion.

Dennis Yacobozzi II is a litigation attrorney with almost 20 years of experience. He practices with his spouse, Eleana Drakatos, in the law firm of Yacobozzi Drakatos, LLC. Dennis is a long-time member of the Franklin American Inns of Court, Ohio State Bar Association, and Bexley Chamber of Commerce. Dennis currently serves as Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General, where he represents the Ohio Department of Medicaid. Dennis is licensed to practice in Ohio, Arizona, the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Ohio and the United States Court of Appeals...

I believe that every business should have a trusted legal partner to help ensure its success. I want to be that partner for you and your business. I practice exclusively in the area of business law, focusing on small business M&A and franchisees. I feel this is an underserved group of business owners: too small for the large corporate firms, yet too specialized for the general practitioner. As a small business owner myself, I understand your unique needs and challenges as well as the importance of creativity; as a lawyer that only practices business law, I can provide you...

Andrew H. Stevens is a technology and corporate attorney licensed in Ohio and Washington. Drew has worked with companies of all sizes, including startups, family-owned businesses, middle market companies, Fortune 500s, and multinational corporations. Although Drew works with a number of software, SaaS, and technology companies, he also works with construction, telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, sports and entertainment, and real estate development businesses.

Drew offers business counsel in a variety of practice areas, including intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, securities, venture capital, and cybersecurity and data privacy. Drew works closely with growing companies, to help protect intellectual property assets, structure business ventures...

Ed Schottenstein is a highly skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer in Columbus. For over three decades, he has helped clients throughout Ohio recover compensation for their injuries. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or misconduct, their legal team can help you too. Ed is has an AV® Preeminent™ Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, is a member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and is a former judge. As a result, he has a comprehensive understanding of this complex practice areas as well as its related paperwork and procedures. He accepts...

Attorney Andy Gerling is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer. He is an partner and attorney at Kohl & Cook Law Firm, LLC. Andy is a season litigator representing consumers and business throughout Ohio at both the trial and appellate levels. Andy’s has a robust consumer practice ranging from representing homeowners facing foreclosure to representing individuals against companies that run afoul of Ohio’s consumer protection laws. He has experience representing consumers in matters involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act...

Elizabeth Abdnour is an attorney and partner at Abdnour Weiker LLP fighting for fair and equitable treatment at school and in the workplace. Liz is an experienced, compassionate, and client-centered attorney and advocate who has committed her career to working towards justice and equality for all people. Liz's legal expertise includes special education, school discipline, Title IX, civil rights, disability, employment, and sexual and domestic violence. ? For the first eight years of her career, Liz worked as a legal services attorney, representing low-income individuals in a variety of civil legal matters. Liz spent two years as the supervising attorney of a...

As an employment lawyer representing employees throughout Ohio and New York, I believe that successful legal outcomes starts with effective attorney-client communication. I represent clients a wide range of matters, including wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state minimum wage and overtime law; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations; USERRA violations; Title VII discrimination and retaliation claims; sexual harassment; hostile work environment; and severance and employment contract reviews and negotiations. I also provide representation in jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity...

William L. Geary has been a practicing attorney since 1979. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, and was the recipient of numerous awards during his time there. Not long after graduation, he founded Law Offices of William L. Geary in Columbus Ohio, and began serving his community as a dedicated divorce and family law attorney.
Mr. Geary has helped countless people through sensitive and emotionally-charged legal matters. He works closely with his clients and works tirelessly to achieve the outcome that will serve their best interests. Due to his dedication, open communication, and record of...

The Law Office of Anthony W. Greco is committed to providing each and every Client with professional, aggressive and practical representation, while being sensitive to the Client’s unique concerns and goals. With more than 20 years of experience as a Columbus Ohio Divorce Attorney and Child Custody Lawyer, our “results driven” firm is equipped with the experience and attitude necessary to deal with each and every issue involved in Divorce, Dissolution, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Grandparent Custody or Visitation, as well as all other legal matters involved in any Family Law case. From the financially complex, “high asset”...

Allison started the firm in 2014 to better serve her clients. She believed in providing high-quality work in a more efficient manner, utilizing more technology, and an agile team to achieve the goal. We utilize flat fee billing where appropriate so our Client knows exactly how much the services will cost. I have been working with small businesses since I was born (and since I became a lawyer). I love getting to know the business owner and see their vision for the business. Once I know where the business is going, I can provide counsel to help the business achieve...

Attorney Travis Mohler concentrates his practice on representing individuals who have been injured or killed by the negligence or carelessness of others. He has experience in litigating claims involving wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, “deliberate intent” (workplace accidents), construction accidents, industrial accidents, and tractor trailer accidents. Travis also focuses his practice on representing consumers injured by defective products in product liability actions. In addition, Travis routinely represents clients in claims involving trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other personal injury claims. Since joining Colombo Law in 2007, Travis has served as co-counsel on many wrongful death and catastrophic injury verdicts...

I have been practicing as a Columbus, Ohio Bankruptcy Attorney for over 28 years from the same location. I'm a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio. I attended Eastmoor High School, The Ohio State University, and obtained my law degree from Capital University. I take pride in meeting all of my clients personally. In 2007, I tried one the biggest cases in the country pertaining to bankruptcy. I tried it for free because I believed it was the right thing to do and now it is Federal Bankruptcy case law. I fight hard for my clients.

Bob DeRose is the Managing Partner and practices in the Complex Litigation Division of Barkan Meizlish DeRose Wentz McInerney Peifer, LLP and handles wage & hour/overtime issues, consumer protection issues, election/political issues and union side labor matters. Mr. DeRose is a native of Western Pennsylvania and a 1988 graduate of Washington and Jefferson College with a degree in Economics. He is a 1991 graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law, where he was active in workers’ rights issues. Mr. DeRose is the former president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG), a national...

Attorney Nestico has long had an interest in personal injury law. At the age of 15, he was injured in a car crash when another driver failed to stop an intersection resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle, killing the other driver. Due to the incident, Nestico spent three months in the hospital recovering from injuries to both arms, one requiring a steel rod to be surgically attached. During this time, Nestico says he and his family were vulnerable to the practices of insurance companies and were taken advantage of during one of the most difficult times in their...

Sean M. Kohl is an accomplished Ohio foreclosure attorney with a diverse background representing small businesses and consumers against the abuses of the banking and mortgage servicing industry. Too often big law firms and large national banks do not treat Ohio businesses and consumers fairly. Sean strives to even the playing field in his practice by providing individualized and practical representation to each of his clients based on their unique needs and circumstances.

Peter Friedmann is an employment attorney, who represents clients in state and federal courts. Pete is licensed to practice in all Ohio state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. A 2008 graduate of Ohio University’s College of Business, Pete obtained his law degree from Capital University Law School in 2012.