Grove City Lawyers

Erika M. Smitherman was born in Norwalk, Ohio and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1993. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University, with minors in both English and Philosophy. Ms. Smitherman remains active in the Ohio State Alumni Association. After graduating from Ohio State, Ms. Smitherman furthered her studies at Capital University Law School. After graduating from Capital in May 2000, she was sworn into the Ohio Bar in November 2000. ?Ms. Smitherman began employment at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Section and later, she simultaneously...

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Lead counsel in six-week jury trial for local development company, its principal, and condominium buyers in litigation against regional bank arising from bank’s breach of contract to provide construction financing for developer’s project to convert historic apartment building to condominiums. Obtained dismissal or jury verdict for plaintiffs on $6 million counterclaim brought by bank. Obtained jury verdict of approximately $14.0 million against bank on breach of contract and tortious interference claims brought by developer and additional verdicts totaling $5.6 million for condominium buyers. The net result was a $25 million judgment for clients.

Lead trial counsel in four-week trial advancing...

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...

My practice has transitioned over the last few years. The largest area of practice is Estate Planning (helping families prepare for a death and minimize legal work needed following a death in their family) and helping families with legal work necessary after a death in their family. It's referred to as "Probate" work. However, with proper planning, it should be referred to as Probate/non-Probate legal work. I have helped families in hundreds of cases from large, complex matters to small non-complex matters. The people that you plan for will likely be your family. We can help you make a plan...

Jonhenry Law provides adept, strategic legal representation in all Ohio counties.

Whether you are currently married, divorced, or have never been married, Jonhenry Law is here to guide you towards your desired resolution of your family law matters.

Attorney Christopher Junga has always had a passion for public service. Between private practice and his work with various Public Defender Offices in Ohio, he brings over 23 years of criminal defense experience to Luftman, Heck & Associates. With his wealth of legal knowledge and nearly 100 jury trials across the state, Chris is a resource for clients and a zealous advocate for those facing life-changing circumstances.

I practice in two main areas of law: Probate and Criminal Defense law.

I am licensed in the State of Ohio and State of Tennessee, the U.S. Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Probate Law includes drafting, modifying and administering (or helping others administer) wills and trusts, assisting in name changes, adoptions, administering probate estates, wrongful death claims and assisting clients in becoming guardians of persons and estates. Our firm's focus on Criminal Defense focuses on felony and municipal trial work and assisting clients on appeals and...

Tamas Tabor graduated cum laude from Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. He also holds a B.A. in philosophy summa cum laude from the University of Akron and a master's degree in the same discipline from Central European University. He scored in the 97th percentile on the Ohio Bar Examination.

Tamas' vast experience in the criminal law distinguishes him as a practitioner and an academician, capable of elucidating complex legal issues at trial, while simplifying intricate theories for clients. He honed his communication skills while serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Akron, Walsh University, and Malone University.

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The Attorneys at the Bainbridge Firm, LLC are committed to providing thoughtful, competent & personal consideration of your legal concerns. For more than 50 years we have counseled thousands of individuals needing assistance with Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury Claims throughout the State of Ohio. We are committed to protecting the rights of workers throughout the State of Ohio, not only by representing injured workers but also by working closely with the Ohio Legislature, The Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the Ohio Industrial Commission to ensure that Ohio's workers are adequately represented.

A former United States Army Reserve Specialist who earned his law degree from Capital University Law School, Damion is accustomed to achieving success through hard work and a desire to be the best. He believes the key to winning a case is a lawyer's ability to think on his or her feet and substantial preparation. Prior to joining James E. Arnold & Associates, Damion was an Associate Assistant Attorney General with the Ohio Attorney General's Office and handled numerous matters before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, the State Medical Board of Ohio, and local courts of common...

Rhiannon is an employment lawyer in Columbus, Ohio. Rhiannon represents employees in claims for wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, unpaid wages, and other issues.

Rhiannon believes early and frequent communication with her clients is essential to effective representation, and she regularly makes herself available by phone, text, or email, including outside normal business hours.

If you want serious representation from an employment attorney Columbus Ohio, contact Rhiannon at Rhiannon@MansellLawLLC.com.

Mansell Law
1457 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 610-4134

Associate Attorney Daniel Picketts is returning to his home of Ohio after completing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Having left Ohio after enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2007, Daniel has traveled around the world gaining various skills along the way. Daniel excelled in the Marine Corps displaying a natural talent for inspiring and leading Marines. He was selected for leadership roles over his peers at every opportunity presented, including a combat meritorious promotion while deployed to Afghanistan. Daniel ended his enlistment with the rank of Sergeant, a feat rarely attained in the first four-year...

Daniel Sabol is one of Ohio’s most recognized and skilled criminal defense attorneys. His talent has been acknowledged by many Ohio and National organizations, including America’s Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Columbus CEO, and Columbus Business First. Dan is a regular speaker at seminars across the country, and his expertise is often sought by other defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, and officers.

Dan has engaged in extensive training to give him an edge in the courtroom. He completed several courses of forensic science in a laboratory, which culminated in a designation of “lawyer scientist” by the American Chemical Society. Further, Dan became the...

Chip Cooper's professional career has been devoted to helping people weather life-changing harm. He has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years and has assisted thousands of individuals and families in their search for answers and quest for justice.

Chip's practice is focused on serious injury and wrongful death cases, regardless of whether the harm occurs as a result of medical malpractice, civil rights violations, or vehicle crashes. He takes pride in being good listener, an empathetic counselor and a skilled and tenacious courtroom lawyer.

I am dedicated to helping families protect their children and assets while building their legacy. I provide families with the guidance and the support they need to create an estate plan that protects their children, safeguards their wealth, and cements their legacy. For a flat fee, I create customized plans for each client. This way, I eliminate unexpected attorneys' fees while still delivering the highest quality legal work with integrity. My goal is to provide peace of mind for my clients knowing that their loved ones are safe, and their assets are secure for generations to come.

Doug Malek focuses his practice almost exclusively on workers’ comp. Doug wants to ensure that the workers of Ohio will continue to be able to receive the compensation and medical benefits that they are entitled to through the workers’ compensation system. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his young boys, Aidin and Malcolm, and relaxing with his wife at home or strolling in the park.

Attorney Crucita Flecha is the founding attorney with Flecha Law, Ltd. She established the law firm to focus on meeting the needs of the Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities. Attorney Flecha currently practices primarily in the area of immigration but also has a select clientele needing small business assistance with business counseling, structure, and transactions. Prior to founding Flecha Law, Ltd, she was a partner with Thompson Steward Flecha LLC focusing almost exclusively on immigration and business law.

Attorney Flecha graduated from Capital University Law School and has been practicing law since 1995. She was the...

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.

Business Immigration Attorney focused on providing exceptional and innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes, from startup to global conglomerate. Expertise working with IT/Startup and Engineering clients.

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 keep clients advised 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 of legal matters.

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...

Born and raised in the Youngstown area, Sonia Walker moved to Southern Ohio to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. After graduating with honors from Capital University Law School, she decided to make her home in the Columbus area and is proud to raise her three children as Buckeye fans.
As an assistant prosecutor, Sonia gained valuable trial experience during her time with the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office. After moving to private practice, she broadened her litigation experience to include insurance defense, discrimination, personal injury, appellate, and social security disability cases. In addition to her current Bankruptcy practice,...

Contingency fee based litigation and class action attorney with over 25 years of experience. Geoff counsel client and their lawyers on complex disputes. He has argued in jury and bench trials, administrative hearings and arbitrations, and has helped clients earn the following victories:

+ What was then the largest consumer class-action settlement in Franklin County.
+ $600 million securities-fraud settlement that was the largest in the four-state region of Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Murray Murphy Moul + Basil LLP is a member of the Ohio Attorney General’s securities litigation panel and which has advised Ohio’s pension funds under the administrations...

I am a 3rd generation attorney at the Knisley family firm. I joined the firm in 2015 after receiving my Juris Doctor degree from Capital University Law School.

Chris Hogan is an experienced Litigation Attorney at Zeiger, TIegs & Little. His practice areas include Business, Health Care, Insurance, Professional Liability and Media Law. He represents public and private companies, both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Chris is dedicated to providing skilled and knowledgeable advocacy for clients with business litigation matters.

Chris received his B.A. from the University of Chicago, and his J.D. from the Ohio State Moritz College of Law. He is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, as well as the United States Court of...

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.

Gerald “Jay” Babbitt, a partner at Babbitt & Dahlberg, has spent more than 30 years as an Ohio divorce lawyer earning the respect and trust of his clients along with the central Ohio legal community. Known for his no-nonsense negotiating skills, anyone across the table from Jay knows he has zero tolerance for dishonesty. As a certified OSBA Family Relations Law Specialist, he has a notable track record for securing favorable judgments for his clients, inside and outside the courtroom, primarily for cases involving high income, complex property division, prenuptial agreements, spousal support, child support and child custody. ...

I am an attorney that represents clients in criminal, traffic, and juvenile matters as the majority of my practice in the Central Ohio area. I also represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings.

Four million dollar verdicts. One multi-million dollar verdict.

Attorney Zachary Olah is driven by helping people. When potentially life-changing criminal charges confront his clients, he knows they will face obstacles. And while he can’t always make the obstacle go away, he can guide them through difficult times. Originally from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Zach pursued a legal career after a school trip to the State House, where he witnessed arguments concerning the laws that affect people’s lives. After attending college and Capital University Law School, where he clerked with the county prosecutor’s office, Zach began practicing criminal defense law. He spent 17 years with the Franklin County Public Defenders Office, working...

Jessica Doogan is an Associate in the Labor and Employment practice area concentrating primarily on Wage and Hour/Overtime violations under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable Ohio law, Employment Law, and violations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

I am a business, sports and entertainment lawyer as well as a professional sports agent. My firm works closely with growing businesses, sports franchises, production companies, films and other entertainment events to raise capital, protect intellectual property, negotiate key agreements, as well as leverage assets and brand value.

My approach to legal representation is simple: Transparency and honesty. You will have a firm understanding of the entire process, no matter the issue, from start to finish. Due to my flat fee billing structure, I am able to become more like a partner as the fee will not change no matter...

Mr. Marcellino focusses a large portion of his practice on workers’ compensation litigation. Mr. Marcellino has represented hundreds of clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.

Ben has been a member of Malek & Malek Law Firm since 2007. He clerked here as a student at Capital University Law School in Columbus and was hired on as an associate attorney upon being admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 2008. Ben focuses his practice on workers’ compensation, dog bite, personal injuries matters.

Brian G. Miller is the president and founder of Brian G. Miller Co. As a civil litigator, Mr. Miller focuses on plaintiffs’ personal injury cases including negligence claims, automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful deaths, premises liability cases, and other personal injury claims. He places an emphasis on diligent investigation of claims combined with an academic approach for the most effective legal representation for each individual client. He is an accomplished trial lawyer, having started his career as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Franklin County prosecutor’s office, and having secured numerous successful civil verdicts on behalf of...

Henry is a partner at O’Connor, Acciani & Levy, having created the firm in 1992. He practices in the areas of: - Personal Injury - Debt Reorganization and Bankruptcy - Social Security - Estates and Probate Born in New Jersey, Henry is married with four children and is admitted to practice in the Ohio Supreme Court and the United States District Court Southern District of Ohio, and has been named among the Top 100 Attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Acciani is also a former Trustee of the Ohio Association of Justice.

Douglas R. Jackson is the founding firm member of Jackson & Curtin with office locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. He received a B. A. degree, cum laude, from Ohio University. Mr. Jackson received his M.B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University and his J.D. degree from Captial University. Mr. Jackson is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, former chairman of the American Cancer Planned Giving Council, and is a member of the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisory Group

Matthew R. Wilson is a managing partner at Meyer Wilson, LPA. Born in Circleville, Ohio, he earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Denison University in 1997 graduating magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to attend law school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he earned his J.D. in 2000. After law school, Mr. Wilson spent two years working for Vorys, Sater, Seymour, & Pease LLP and another four years working for the international law firm Jones Day. During that time, he defended many of the world's largest financial institutions and other corporations in a variety...