New Bremen 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...

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...

It's time for something different; a fresh and innovative approach to personal injury law. When you walk in our lobby, you'll see the quote, "The most dangerous phrase in any language is we've always done it this way."

Communication is at the forefront of our operation. The number one complaint about lawyers across the profession is a lack of communication between attorney and client during the course of representation. Many personal injury firms assign "case managers" or other administrative staff to handle cases and field client calls. I assure you this is NOT...

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...

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.

Charles M. Rowland II maintains an established DUI/OVI practice, representing the accused drunk driver in State and Federal Courts in the Miami Valley and throughout Ohio. An attorney since 1995, Charles Rowland dedicates his practice exclusively to representing the accused drunk driver. Charles served as the Xenia City Prosecutor and has served as a “Special Prosecutor” on high-profile felony cases. Charles is a proud member of the National College for DUI defense and in 2006 attended the intensive seminar on DUI law at Harvard University. National Patent Analytical Systems has certified Charles Rowland in the operation, diagnostic verification and...

Attorney Aaron Hartley is devoted to delivering an exceptionally high level of attention, information, and professional service to each of his clients, and to achieving the favorable, cost-effective, and expeditious resolution of each client matter.

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...

J.R. Bernans is an Ohio native who graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business. After earning his accounting degree, J.R. went on to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he graduated magna cum laude and in the top ten percent of his class. While in law school, J.R. was a member of the UC Law Trial Team and served as a Citation Editor on the University of Cincinnati Law Review. Before joining the Rittgers team, J.R. gained extensive experience in both state and federal court. As a fellow with...

ESTATE PLANNING/PROBATE Creating a will or trust is crucial for most individuals, and Hoffer Law is here to help. Our firm routinely drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and transfer on death deeds. If a loved one or spouse passes away without a will or trust, Hoffer Law can provide guidance on determining inheritance and navigating the Probate Court process. CORPORATE AND SMALL BUSINESS Hoffer Law, LLC is passionate about representing both individuals and businesses in legal disputes and litigation. With a history of securing significant judgment awards and presenting successful defenses, our firm is dedicated to vigorously protecting your rights in areas...

Monty L. Donohew concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and elderlaw: aging in place planning, wills, trusts, probate, succession planning, real estate, and wealth advisory law. Monty has been admitted to practice in Ohio, Illinois and Missouri, and currently practices in Ohio and Missouri. Monty is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He is a member of several local and state bar associations.

Beverly J. Farlow is the founding and principal attorney of Farlow & Associates. Since 1985, she and her skilled team of attorneys in Dublin have been protecting the rights of their clients. Their decades of in-depth legal experience has equipped them with the tools and knowledge they need to fight for you. Whether you are going through a divorce, need legal assistance as a school employee, or have been accused of a crime, they can handle all that and more. They are exceedingly proficient in a vast range of practice areas and have a long track record of success that...

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.

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.

As a tough but compassionate attorney, I bring a unique set of skills to family law cases. I understand how difficult facing divorce, child custody disputes, or domestic violence can be, and am dedicated to providing each of my clients with zealous, caring representation throughout every stage of their case. I am committed to making myself available to address the needs of my clients and answer their questions, and will work hard for the most positive result in your case.

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...

Jeffrey D. Fish has been providing legal services in Central Ohio since 1991. He is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in Family Relations Law. His practice areas include family law (including adoption, child support, collaborative divorce, custody, dissolution, divorce, prenuptial agreements and visitation) as well as probate matters, and real estate law. He is a Past-President and current board member of the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Inc. He has also had advanced training in interdisciplinary collaborative divorce.

Jeffrey D. Fish promotes collaborative divorce as a better way to terminate a marriage....

Ms. Waters's practice concentrates on all aspects of civil litigation, focussing on Real Estate and Animal Law. Ms. Waters represents consumers and professionals as they navigate active litigation. Prior to joining Madison & Rosan, LLP, Ms. Waters represented consumers in Ohio Consumer Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, foreclosure defense, and other general civil litigation matters. She clerked with the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Ms. Waters is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, and Ohio Women’s Bar Association. When not at the...

I represent individual and entities who are either under investigation, or being prosecuted, for criminal offenses. I handle a wide range of cases in both federal and state courts. I have jury trial experience in federal and state courts and have also argued appellate matters.

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.

I am Ohio personal injury lawyer Corey Heit. Based in Westerville, Heit Law, LLC, represents clients throughout the Columbus area and across the state. My dedicated focus on helping injury victims allows me to provide the proactive and timely representation necessary to secure the maximum compensation available for your claim.

I understand the challenges injury victims can face in the aftermath of an accident. I take the time to fully understand the extent of your injuries and the care you will require both now and in the future. I fight aggressively to obtain compensation for the medical care you will require...

I am a OSBA Board Certified Family Law Specialist located in Westerville, Ohio. I strive to provide high quality yet affordable legal representation in all areas of domestic relations and custody matters. If I can be of service, please contact my office.

William is a criminal defense attorney. He attends court on an almost daily basis. He travels to courts all over Central Ohio. William founded Lehner Law LLC in 2020. William loves solving problems for others. In his spare time, he enjoys kayaking and hiking with his dog, wife, and two children.

Ben Cooper helps people use the law to deal with life-changing harms. His practice focuses on wrongful death, civil rights, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and business cases.

Ben is known as a thorough, well-prepared trial lawyer who aggressively and ethically pursues his clients' cases. He is also a skilled appellate advocate. Ben strongly believes in holding powerful companies, people, and governments accountable, and he works hard to help his clients find meaning through their cases.

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...

As an Ohio Employment Attorney, Kyle focuses his practice in a wide range of areas. Kyle has assisted dozens of clients in wrongful termination, workplace discrimination (based on race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, military veterans, or pregnancy), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), hostile work environment, sexual harassment, retaliation, unpaid overtime and minimum wage, non-solicitation, severance negotiations, and many more cases. Kyle represents clients in jury trials, arbitrations, unemployment hearings, disciplinary hearings, mediations, and hearings in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If you are looking for a Columbus...

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Jeffrey C. Pettys grew up in Ohio. Mr. Pettys attended The Ohio State University and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Mr. Pettys met his wife, Pilar Cusi, while attending college. Upon graduation, Mr. Pettys worked as a Commercial Banker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While in Pittsburgh, he and his wife decided to marry after a long courtship and decided to travel to Cebu Ciy, Philippines to be married. After returning to the United States, Mr. Pettys made plans to attend law school at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Law...

Sallie Conyers has been practicing law for 18 years after attending Salmon P. Chase College of Law and earning her BA from Miami University. Sallie has diverse experience in many different areas of law, including all aspects of Creditors’ Rights litigation, Labor and Employment, Contracts, Corporate matters and Workers’ Compensation. She spent several years in Business Administration, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management although her primary practice area has always been in Domestic Relations and Estate Planning/Administration. This is a natural focus as she prefers those areas of law that require a more personal approach. Sallie is...

Laura M. Nesbitt is an experienced attorney focusing her practice on all aspects of her client's financial matters. These services range from budget analysis and counseling, debt negotiation and settlement, foreclosure defense litigation, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy representation, credit correction following debt resolution, and estate planning. Laura Nesbitt and her firm, The Nesbitt Law Firm are unique in that the advice and expertise focus on the overall needs of the client, long term, rather than a limited, short term solution.

In addition to practicing Domestic Relations, Marisa has extensive practice experience in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury. She has a demonstrated history of successful advocacy and litigation experience. Along with practicing Law, Marisa has worked as a professor at both graduate and undergraduate levels. PERSONAL Marisa is a Cincinnati native and currently lives in West Chester, Ohio. Marisa is married and has a blended family. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with her children’s activities, working out, playing board games, and coaching Girls on the Run. Marisa also loves to travel whenever she gets the chance and spends lots of time...

Jason Cox is an Associate Attorney in the Litigation Department, concentrating his practice in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and premises liability. Mr. Cox also practices employment law, primarily focusing on Wage and Hour/Overtime violations under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable Ohio laws.

Mr. Cox is an Ohio native and attended law school in Columbus, Ohio. While in law school, Mr. Cox worked full time as a law clerk for Barkan Meizlish in their Litigation Department, as well as the Social Security and Workers’ Compensation departments.

Mr. Cox graduated from The Ohio State University...

The Nemecek Firm, Ltd. offers a comprehensive range of immigration services to clients across the U.S. and abroad. Built on a passion for delivering highly effective legal representation throughout every stage of the immigration process, the firm is dedicated to treating each case with great attention and care. This dedication combined with The Nemecek Firm's intricate knowledge of the complex immigration laws and vast experience has enabled the firm to provide first-rate solutions in a time efficient manner. The firm's core practice areas include: Employment-based Immigration [Temporary Work Visas (H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, E, etc..);Green Cards (PERM, extraordinary ability, national interest waivers,...

Lauren exclusively practices Family Law. She represents her clients in all aspects of Family Law, including divorce, dissolution, child custody, spousal support, grandparents’ rights, prenuptial agreements, and protection orders. She is dedicated to helping guide people through complex issues with expertise. Additionally, Lauren brings empathy and compassion into her advocacy. Lauren values open and frequent communication with clients. Further, Lauren believes in alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, arbitration, and settlement conferences. However, she recognizes this path is not always possible, and as such, is an ardent litigator. Ultimately, Lauren brings steadfastness, humility, and empathy into all of her cases.

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

Mr. List has been listed in Best Lawyers in America; Ohio SuperLawyers; Business First: Top Lawyers in Columbus; and Best in the US (commercial and personal injury litigation). He is a past president of the Central Ohio Association for Justice, and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. List limits his practice to complex litigation, including mass torts and class actions

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.

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 Kip Malek attended Capital University Law School, where in May 2014 he graduated Summa Cum Laude. While at Capital, Kip received CALI awards, signifying the highest grade in the class in both Ohio Workers’ Compensation and Business Associations. Prior to going to law school and becoming an attorney, Kip worked in the video game industry. Some of the titles he’s had the opportunity to work on include Saint’s Row and Guitar Hero. He’s developed for the PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii, and PC. Currently Kip represents workers' comp clients in administrative hearings at the Ohio Industrial...

With over a decade of legal experience, Attorney Christine Smith focuses her practice primarily on family law and divorce cases. She joined her father, Gary Smith’s, firm in 2008 to create Smith & Smith Law Office LLC, Lucas County’s premier family law firm.
Ms. Smith earned her B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Akron in 2003 and her J.D. from the University of Toledo in 2007. Before law school, she worked as a family law paralegal for her father for several years. Ms. Smith also has experience working as a prosecutor for the Villages of Swanton and Metamora....