Columbus Lawyers

Douglas Riddell's practice is devoted to defending clients facing DUI / OVI, traffic and criminal misdemeanor charges. With of years of experience practicing criminal defense in Central Ohio, he personally reviews, analyzes and implements a unique proactive defense strategy in each and every case that comes into to his office.

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

• Board-Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
• 22 years' Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law experience
• Founding Member and frequent speaker, WealthCounsel, LLC
• Fellow, Esperti Peterson Institute for Advanced Wealth Strategies Planning
• Fellow, The Laureate Circle
• Member, Professional Advisory Committee, The Columbus Foundation
• Member, ePlanners Educational Alliance
• Board Member, Christian Legal Society of Central Ohio
• Accredited Attorney – U. S. Veterans Administration
• Honoree, Leave A Legacy Award – Central Ohio Planned Giving Council
• Rated AV “Pre-eminent” by Martindale-Hubbell / Lawyers.Com
• Rated “10.0 - Superb” by...

Brenden Kelley, a seasoned litigator and dedicated attorney, is committed to delivering the highest caliber of legal representation to his clients, marked by honesty and affordability. Behind his boyish grin lies a remarkable journey that has shaped him into the lawyer he is today. Brenden’s legal lineage runs deep. Born into a family of legal professionals, he was groomed from a young age to follow in his parents’ footsteps. His father, Michael V. Kelley, was a distinguished trial lawyer known for championing the rights of Ohio Steelworkers. His mother, Lynn Arko Kelley, served as a former Cleveland Heights Municipal Court Judge...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

Michael S. Probst is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients throughout Central Ohio. Mr. Probst is a former prosecutor who has been handling criminal law cases since 1999. Michael S. Probst represents adults and juveniles. He defends the rights of clients facing charges in state, federal and mayor's courts. In addition to his experience as a negotiator and trial lawyer, Mr. Probst is experienced in criminal appeals.

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...

I have had extensive trial experience since licensure in 1994. I handled thousands of criminal trials, hearings, probate estates, and divorce or custody related hearings. I can practice anywhere in Ohio and Federal court. My reviews under Wolfe Legal Services on Google and Avvo.com show only a fraction of the clients we have represented. Please contact me any time for a free phone consultation, or you can send a text message requesting a callback.

Although admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2010, Ms. Wood already has over 12 years of experience working on Domestic Relations cases. She began working at Edward F. Whipps & Associates in 2003 as a Legal Assistant and joined the firm as a full Associate in 2010. In 2014 she and Chelsea Long ventured out to create Wood & Long, LLC. As the child of divorced parents, Ms. Wood takes pleasure in assisting families in reaching amicable resolutions, while understanding that such a result is not always possible. When not working in the practice of law,...

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...

Luis Villarroel is lawyer in Columbus, Ohio at Herman Legal Group’s office conveniently located in Worthington. An immigrant from Venezuela, Luis has lived in Columbus for over 20 years. He serves as Of-Counsel to Herman Legal Group. Luis attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate degree and obtained his law degree from Capital University Law School. His areas of practice include immigration, family and criminal law. Luis is fluent in Spanish and has worked closely with the Hispanic Community for over 15 years.

Mark is a partner at Abdnour Weiker, LLP where he focuses his practice on all aspects of school law, representing students, parents, educators and school employees. Mark formerly served as day-to-day and defense counsel to traditional public schools, but started representing students/parents/educators in 2014 when he co-founded the firm he currently manages. Mark represents students preschool through PhD in disciplinary and education issues, and represents school employees in school discipline, contract and separation issues, and for education licensure investigations conducted by the Ohio Department of Education. Mark has written and spoken on a variety of education-related topics including FERPA,...

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”...

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...

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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.

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,...

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.

With extensive experience in the field of DUI/OVI, Mr. Nelson regularly taught, trained and lectured at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and other police agencies in the State of Ohio. In addition to trying cases, Mr. Nelson was also responsible for instructing newer junior prosecutors on how to practice, and regularly lent his DUI/OVI expertise to senior prosecutors in DUI/OVI related homicide prosecutions. Mr. Nelson’s knowledge base and reputation for clarity, integrity, honesty and realism has few peers and he is fiercely dedicated to seeking the best possible resolutions for his clients.