New Knoxville Lawyers

James S. Sweeney is the founder and managing member of James Sweeney Law, LLC. A native of Central Ohio, James was born in Columbus and grew up in Marysville.

Prior to starting his own practice, James worked at the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. While in law school, he also worked at the Reynoldsburg City Attorney’s Office, where he served as a Prosecutor at the Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court, and also worked at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. He formerly served as the Village Solicitor of Alexandria, Ohio.

Prior to attending law school, James lived for several years in...

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”...

Recipient of the coveted "AV" 5.0 PREEMINENT highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell for more than the last 20 years and named by CEO Magazine for the last 15 years as one of Ohio's "Top Lawyers", Mr. Lewis is well known in the Central Ohio business, legal and political communities, and has developed a substantial trial practice in local, state and federal courts in areas as wide-ranging as business, environmental, employment, civil rights, criminal, real estate, creditors' rights, matrimonial/divorce and extraordinary remedies litigation to land use planning/zoning law. Mr. Lewis is a Dean's List graduate of Miami (Ohio) University (1978)...

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...

Possessing extensive experience in both business transactions and counseling as well as a variety of civil litigation matters, Ryan J. McGraw is an attorney at Rittgers & Rittgers, Attorneys at Law. Located in Lebanon, Ohio, he provides representation to companies and individuals throughout the state where he was born and raised, and he is admitted to practice before all Ohio state courts.

Part of Ryan's business practice involves his representation of entrepreneurs who are starting a new venture. In this regard, he advises them as to the most appropriate form of legal entity that the business should operate under, and he...

David was selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer for the years 2012, 2013 & 2014. David E. Nager is the managing partner of Nager, Romaine & Schneiberg Co., L.P.A. He has been in private practice since 1990. His primary areas of practice include workers' compensation, personal injury and medical malpractice. He has successfully argued thousands of cases before every level of the Industrial Commission of Ohio. He has handled hundreds of cases before various courts throughout Ohio. He has successfully argued cases on the State Appellate level, as well. He has obtained compensation for thousands of injury victims totaling tens...

At the age of 13, I attended a civil rights march to Music Hall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with my Aunt Megan, who I have had the pleasure of practicing law with for my entire career. From that point, I had more than a passing interest in the civil rights of all people. During my Junior year at Bowling Green State University, where I was majoring in English and History and minoring in Africana Studies, I considered careers as an English professor or an attorney. After interning for a summer at Southwestern Ohio injury firm, I realized...

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...

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...

AV Rated by Martindale-Hubble Life Member – Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum 10.0/10.0 Avvo Rating

Our firm provides representation in regards to: Family Law, Domestic Relations/juvenile matters, Federal and State taxation, and numerous civil related business matters. Our practice areas and philosophy are fully detailed in my website www.deanhines.com. We have offices in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. Our firm serves all counties in Southwest and Central Ohio. We pride ourselves in providing aggressive and conscientious representation taking into account the needs and goals of our clients. I have a BV rating from Martindale Hubbell which is an attorney rating service in which you are graded by your peers. We are committed...

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...

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...

I founded THE ZIMMER LAW FIRM in June 1993, to practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Business Succession Planning. My goal was and continues to be helping clients understand and de-mystify the often confusing world of Estate Planning in an ever-changing society, and to implement effective Estate Planning with minimal effort and time investment. The firm works from the belief that planning should always be driven by purpose. As a result, there are no “canned” or pre-set planning solutions. Instead, I help clients identify their goals first and then build estate and business plans based on...

Zachuary Meranda is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer practicing in the Columbus, Ohio area. Attorney Meranda graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 2008, as well as the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio in 2009. Today, he pursues his passion of defending individuals who have been wrongfully accused of all types of crimes. Attorney Meranda began his career as a public defender with the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office. He came to realize that he was the last line of defense for many, which cultivated his...

In 1971, Mr. Malek entered into private practice and opened his own law firm in Columbus, Ohio. The Law Firm of Malek & Malek emphasizes representation of those people tragically injured in workers' compensation accidents, automobile collisions, dog bite and other serious injury events. For nearly 40 years, he has provided expert legal services to the community, representing many fine people and citizens of greater Columbus and surrounding counties.

Andrew Biller's law practice focuses on wage and hour litigation. Mr. Biller has experience with a variety of wage disputes including overtime exempt/nonexempt misclassification, illegal tip pools, improper paycheck deductions, unpaid minimum wage and overtime, and unpaid off-the-clock work. Mr. Biller handles both individual wage and hour claims as well as representative (collective and class) actions to collect wages on behalf of groups of workers. Mr. Biller was selected as a 2015 - 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers "Rising Star" and Columbus CEO magazine's list of "Top Lawyers" for 2015. Mr. Biller has been at the forefront of litigating...

I help been helping people and families in the Columbus Ohio and surrounding areas for more than 23 years. I will personally handle your case from start to finish, explaining each step of the process so you know what to expect. You deserve quality representation at a fair price. Why pay more than you should?

As a proud American, Ryan Really served his country in Iraq. Now, as a veteran, Really continues to serve his country by helping people find the economic and personal freedom that they deserve. With an in-depth knowledge of legal experience from both a creditor’s and a debtor’s perspective, Mr. Really is prepared to fight to protect his clients' rights in financial matters.

Greg Porter was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown and then successfully completed Ohio's Firefighter Training Program. Afterwards, he found a call to serve his country and joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Fresh out of basic and combat training, Greg began his studies at the University of Cincinnati. In his second year of college, his studies were put on hold when he was called to serve a tour of duty in Iraq. Upon returning from active duty, he finished his Bachelor's degree. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from...

Attorney Alex Deardorff practices law only in the area of criminal defense. She started her career at the Hamilton County Public Defender's Office starting in the Municipal Division and promoted to the Felony Division. In 2019 she joined The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams and in 2020 she became owner with her Partner Tad Brittingham. Mrs. Deardorff is an experienced trial attorney and has litigated numerous cases, with successful outcomes. Her practice areas include, OVI/DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, juvenile, felonies, misdemeanors, computer sex crimes, sexual assault, violent crimes, theft, and white-collar crimes. Mrs. Deardorff is qualified for death...

Helping those injured or arrested since 2003 in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

I'm an attorney in a small firm in northeast suburban Cincinnati, assisting clients with civil litigation and arbitration, commercial transactions and disputes, insurance coverage, crop insurance, regulatory issues, contracts, estates, and other matters. In addition to almost 30 years of experience as a lawyer, I have sophisticated technical skills and a practical understanding of everyday business concerns. Please feel free to reach out to me today about any legal needs that you or your business happen to have, either through LinkedIn, or by email (TomJames@SandersLPA.com), phone (513-229-8080), or a Twitter direct message (DM @tom_james). I look forward to meeting...

H. Leon Hewitt has always had a passion to be of service to others. Over his 19 years of legal practice he recognizes that every case is different with its own set of problems but also its own set of solutions. Attorney Hewitt believes that listening is a skill that is key to helping clients achieve their goals. He will always be a fierce advocate in representing your case and believes in positive client outcome. Prior to entering the field of law, he worked for over twenty years as a licensed pharmacist. He has volunteered his time as a Big...

Robert Armand Perez, Sr., M.S., J.D., limits his practice to helping individuals with disability, health, life insurance, and pension matters mostly under ERISA. He graduated Indiana University School of Law with his J.D. and the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. and M.S. in Health Administration.

Why Choose This Firm?
For this law firm, going the extra mile for a client is a given. But here are SEVEN other ways that this firm stands out:

1. Mr. Bergmann brings more than thirty years of knowledge and experience to his handling of each client's legal matter.

2. Mr. Bergmann provides outstanding legal service for a reasonable fee.

3. The firm's staff are welcoming and helpful, from the scheduling of a client’s appointment through the conclusion of the matter.

4. Mr. Bergmann works with each client directly throughout the handling of the client’s legal matter. A client is never handed off...

I am John M. Williams, a VA accredited attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio. I hold a license to practice law in Ohio and have the privilege of representing clients before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. My law firm is dedicated to assisting veterans across numerous states as they seek to obtain the disability benefits they rightfully deserve. At my firm, we concentrate our efforts on managing appeals through higher-level reviews, supplemental claims, and appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. I am deeply familiar with the...

Practicing law for over 29 years, Joseph Jaap assists clients with a wide range of legal issues, whether personal, family law, real estate, estate planning, or business, to develop and implement legal strategies that achieve client goals and that avoid or resolve disputes.

Joe advises clients about their family legal matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, estate planning, divorce, child custody and support, guardianship, and other family issues.

His real estate practice includes both commercial and residential real estate, representing and counseling clients regarding purchases, sales, leasing, condominium development and conversions, condominium management and homeowner associations, construction contracting and construction...

Since 1973. All areas of US immigration law. Particularly like national interst waivers/outstanding researchers/extraordinary ability and labor certifications cases. Help with family cases (marriage/fiance, other family relations) and asylum matters.

Adam Lee Nemann grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and moved to Ohio to pursue his education. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati, with an enthusiasm for law and public speaking, he attended Capital University Law School. It was during law school that Nemann thrust himself into the world of trial advocacy. By day, he worked in a prominent criminal defense firm preparing to defend the accused, by night, he attended law school and volunteered for mock trial and trial advocacy clinics. Nemann obtained a limited license to practice law while an intern, representing his own...

John is available day or night on 513-300-4012 to protect his clients. Call any time if you need help immediately. He always answers the call. John practices in all areas of litigation with particular emphasis on criminal defense and white collar criminal defense, DUI/OVI (“drunk driving”) defense and civil litigation involving, business law, serious personal injury and wrongful death claims in State and Federal Court. John was voted the 2023 Cincinnati Criminal Defense “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America. He is The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Cincinnati Criminal Defense: White Collar “Lawyer of the Year” and The...

Mike’s legal practice is focused on representing investors and developers in a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, developments, sales and leasing, litigation, and opportunity zone consulting. Mike has experience representing clients on residential and commercial transactions, with a focus on representing clients in the acquisition of multi-family apartment properties. Mike has also advised clients on more than $500M of opportunity zone related projects.

At The Keating Firm LTD, we focus solely on personal injury cases. Our attorney, Brad Keating, has spent the past decade helping Ohio clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. When you call our law firm, you will immediately recognize the level of commitment that we take toward your claims. You will speak directly with Brad, and he will explain the options that are available to you to help you recover compensation.

Columbus, Ohio Criminal Defense attorney Joe Edwards works vigilantly to defend and produce the best legal outcome for his clients. Prior to starting his criminal defense law practice, Attorney Edwards has experience as Assistant Attorney General in the federal litigation section, as well as experience as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Franklin County Prosecutor’s office where he prosecuted a variety of crimes in Franklin County, Ohio. He has experience on both sides of of the courtroom, providing Joe a unique insight in his ability to handle your case.

Vania Stefanova is the head of the Immigration Litigation Division at Herman Legal Group, providing services in removal/deportation defense and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. An immigrant from Bulgaria, Vania has over 20 years of experience in immigration law. Throughout her successful career, she has handled matters in all areas of immigration law. From family-based immigration such as relative and fiancé petitions – to business/employment and investment immigration (e.g. E, L, R visas, EB1/2 immigrant petitions) – to naturalization, Vania works tirelessly to give our clients the best advice and outcomes possible.

John Marshall received his B.A., Denison University; J.D., The Ohio State University College of Law. Since he began his practice in 1983, Mr. Marshall has devoted his career to representing individuals in employment and civil rights litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, and employment contracts. He has also litigated police misconduct and First Amendment cases.

Ryan Shafer is a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney who defends the rights of those facing criminal charges in Central Ohio. Shafer is an attorney at Joslyn Law Firm in Dayton, Ohio. There he handles a variety of cases, including DUI, drug crimes, violent crimes and white collar offenses. Shafer studied business and minored in political science at the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2002. He earned his Juris Doctor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in 2006 and became licensed to practice law in Ohio the following year. Shafer began his...

Jason has successfully represented individuals in cases against multi-national corporations represented by some of this nation’s largest law firms. Jason is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the United States District Court for the Southern Districts of Ohio. He has litigated employment cases in the Ohio Court of Claims, the Common Pleas Courts of Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Warren, Butler, Trumbull, and Miami counties, and in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. He has also represented...

Timothy J. Cook is an experienced and accomplished consumer, foreclosure defense, and civil litigation lawyer. Timothy prides himself on representing individuals who want to hold mortgage servicers, banks , and big businesses accountable for their actions. It may seem that many companies are too big to care about the individual consumer and that is why getting an experienced consumer and foreclosure defense attorney is important.

Timothy is committed to thoroughly investigating and preparing each case in order to meet the needs and objectives of his clients. This includes taking the bank, mortgage servicers, or other parties to trial if needed. Not...

As a solo practitioner, you deal only with me, no paralegals or assistants. This allows me to provide a personal touch to your legal representation other law firms only promise but are unable to deliver. The attorney/client relationship is a team effort. Your active participation in your case is essential for effective representation. Suggestions, questions & ideas are welcome & encouraged at Monte K. Snyder, Attorney. Your legal issue is important to you & should be of equal importance to your attorney. Legal advice/counseling will allow you to make intelligent decisions regarding your case development at every stage of your...