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Allison L. Harrison
Columbus, OH Attorney with 13 years of experience
Administrative, Business, Collections and IP
Capital University Law School
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...
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John Fitch
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Dayton School of Law
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...
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Mr. Adam Gregory Burke
Columbus, OH Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Capital University Law School
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...
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Alberto Nestico
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense and Personal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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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Ali W Latif
Columbus, OH Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Real Estate, Securities and White Collar Crime
Capital University Law School
Ali is a trilingual attorney (English, Arabic, & Spanish) licensed in Ohio. His diverse professional and cultural experiences afford him a unique perspective when it comes to problem solving. He prides himself on working efficiently and diligently, being respectful to colleagues and clients, and ensuring excellent results. He has previous experience in business law, public policy, criminal, divorce, and immigration law, and is eager to assist clients and the community with their legal needs!
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Richard S. Donahey Jr.
Columbus, OH Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
The Donahey Law firm has been helping accident and injury victims for over 50 years throughout the entire state of Ohio. We maintain an unwavering commitment to helping injured people obtain fair compensation for their pain and suffering, and to never representing insurance companies or corporations. We are proud of the personal injury verdicts and settlements we have achieved on behalf of our clients.
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Kathryn Sarah Wallrabenstein
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(614) 220-0238
41 South High Street
Suite 1800
Columbus, OH 43215-4216
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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.
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Marcus A. Ross
Columbus, OH Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Capital University Law School
I am a former Assistant City Prosecutor for the Columbus, Ohio City Attorney's office and have been handling criminal, traffic and DUI felony and misdemeanor classification offenses for 20 years. I have handled cases throughout Franklin County, Delaware County, and throughout the state of Ohio. I have handled numerous suppression and evidentiary/oral hearings, jury trials and bench trials during my years of practice. I have also served as General Counsel for a small minority owned construction firm prior to starting my practice and joining the law firm of Walton & Brown, LLP as Of Counsel. In addition to my...
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Jon Joseph Saia
Columbus, OH Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Nursing Home
Capital University Law School
Attorney Jon J. Saia is a founding lawyer at the Ohio firm, The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc. Mr. Saia is a member of the Delaware Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association. With over 23 years of legal experience, Attorney Saia is highly qualified to take on even the most complicated criminal cases. If you would like to find out more about the benefits of working with Attorney Saia, do not wait to contact The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc.
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Robert Rockower Goldstein
Columbus, OH Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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...
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Jeffrey Stavroff
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Trademarks and White Collar Crime
Capital University
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
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Gus M. Shihab
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Immigration
Capital University Law School
AV Rated by Martindale-Hubble
Life Member – Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum
10.0/10.0 Avvo Rating
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Arianna Atkins
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The University of Toledo College of Law
I am a Columbus area attorney serving Franklin and the surrounding counties. My practice focuses primarily on Domestic Relations issues, including Child Custody, Divorce, Dissolution, and Adoption.
I have always had a strong interest in helping people and easing their burden in stressful situations. I find great fulfillment in being able to provide my clients a shoulder to lean on during stressful times as well as guidance in navigating the often confusing legal system. I work tirelessly to protect the best interests of my clients and obtain the best results for their case. I love...
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John Marshall
Columbus, OH Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Employment
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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.
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Andrew H Stevens
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Securities
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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...
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Dennis E. Horvath
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Capital University Law School
Dennis has been practicing law in Ohio since 2001, exclusively in Domestic Relations matters. Dennis handles cases in all areas of Family Law, including divorce, high asset divorce, complex divorce, dissolution, custody, child and spousal support, and prenuptial agreements.
Dennis has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2018 and 2019. Best Lawyers is the oldest and one of the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.
Dennis has...
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Peter J. Scranton
Columbus, OH Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Mr. Scranton believes in the concept of innocent until proven guilty, and that everyone deserves the right to a fair trial. He knows that when someone is in trouble with the law, they need an attorney who is willing to fight for them and keep them well-informed.
In his spare time, Mr. Scranton enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis.
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William Lehner
Grove City, OH Attorney with 4 years of experience
Business, Divorce, IP and Trademarks
Capital University Law School
William handles divorce, child custody, criminal defense, small business litigation, and trademarks. He attends court on an almost daily basis. He travels to courts all over Central Ohio and regularly attends the Fairfield County Municipal Court.
William represents businesses in commercial transactions, intellectual property matters, and internet and unfair competition disputes. He advises startups on entity structure, formation, governance and financing, including business and commercial document preparation. William also advises on business certification matters at the local, state and national levels, and he provides support during the application process.
William especially loves to work with clients to create a branding...
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Robert Joseph Cochran
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Criminal Defense, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Ohio State University - Columbus
Bob Cochran is a former prosecutor and trial lawyer with over 26 years of experience. In 2018, he left a large law firm in Columbus, Ohio to start his own firm and focus on representing individuals and businesses charged with a crime or facing a government investigation. He also represents health care providers under investigation for Medicare, Medicaid, and other types of health care fraud, as well as licensing and regulatory problems and issues.
Bob previously served as an Assistant County Prosecutor and Assistant Ohio Attorney General where he prosecuted environmental crimes and later served as the Assistant Chief of Ohio’s...
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Stephen Thomas Wolfe
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCapital University Law School
Stephen is a Columbus native, having graduated from Thomas Worthington High School, Ohio State University, and Capital University Law School. After law school, he spent five years at Christopher M. Cooper Co., LPA, practicing in a variety of areas, but focusing mainly on criminal law.
In 2013, Stephen opened his own practice dealing exclusively with criminal law and appeals throughout the state of Ohio and in federal court. He has tried cases ranging from minor traffic offenses through complex murder cases. He is death penalty certified and a member of the CJA panel in federal court. He has also handled appeals...
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Erika M. Smitherman
Columbus, OH Attorney with 23 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Capital University
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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David Meyer
Columbus, OH Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Capital University Law School and Capital University
Attorney David P. Meyer is the principal founder of Meyer Wilson. He has gained national recognition as an investment fraud lawyer, representing more than 800 investors in investment misconduct claims. He has won verdicts, settlements and judgments of hundreds of millions of dollars on their behalf. Because he is recognized as an authority in this field, he is often asked to speak for bar associations and at educational seminars. He is an active member of the Public Investors’ Arbitration Bar Association and various other legal professional associations. In 2013, Attorney David Meyer was included in the list of Best...
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Anthony Auten
Columbus, OH Attorney with 51 years of experience
Divorce and Family
College of William and Mary
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Mark A. Weiker
Columbus, OH Attorney with 13 years of experience
Education and Employment
Capital University Law School
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,...
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Nicholas Fagnano
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Akron School of Law
Being a criminal defense lawyer is more than a job for Nicholas Fagnano. Whether it involves negotiations with prosecutors, filing motions, or trials, when necessary, he knows what’s on the line for his clients and is excited about defending people in a system that often gets things wrong.
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Elizabeth Kamm Abdnour
Columbus, OH Attorney with 17 years of experience
Civil Rights, Education and Employment
New York University School of Law
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...
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Geoffrey Jonathan Moul
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business, Consumer, Personal Injury and Securities
Ohio State University - Columbus
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...
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Brandon Shroy
Columbus, OH Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Capital University
Brandon Shroy has practiced exclusively criminal law in Central Ohio since 2006. After graduating from Capital University Law he accepted a prosecution position at the Columbus City Attorney's Office. Brandon quickly developed a reputation as an aggressive litigator with an ability to expertly apply detailed legal knowledge to his cases with outstanding results.
With experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, Brandon is adept at perceiving and addressing weaknesses in the prosecution's case, which has proved an invaluable asset in his criminal defense practice.
As a trial attorney, Brandon has been invited to consult with local law enforcement agencies...
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Ryan Nelson
COLUMBUS, OH Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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.
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Jamie Campbell Manning
Free ConsultationDivorce
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Jamie Campbell Manning is a respected divorce attorney with over 12 years experience. She practices solely in the area of divorce. Jamie was an endorsed candidate for Franklin County Domestic Court Judge in 2010 and has been in solo practice since 2005. Jamie earned her Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University in 2001 and her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rochester in 1998. Once divorced, Jamie is now happily married and the mother of a precocious toddler and an active infant.
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Stuart G. Parsell
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Employment, Insurance Claims and Legal Malpractice
University of Notre Dame
Stuart Parsell is a Partner of Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP. Mr. Parsell’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation with a concentration on professional malpractice defense, commercial contract disputes, corporate governance and fiduciary duties, trust law, class action defense, major insurance disputes and employment issues.
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Michael Stephen Probst
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Capital University
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.
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Jeffrey Lewis
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Real Estate
Ohio State University - Columbus
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)...
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Laura M. Nesbitt
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Capital University Law School
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.
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Jodi R. Smilack
Columbus, OH Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Domestic Relations, Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Writing, Trials, and Prenuptial Agreements. Strong legal professional graduated from The John Marshall Law School.
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Robert L Caplan
Columbus, OH Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Capital University Law School
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?
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Edward Reilley Forman
Columbus, OH Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Employment
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Since he began his practice in 2003, Mr. Forman has devoted his career to representing individuals in employment and civil rights litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, and employment contracts. He also litigates police misconduct and First Amendment cases, as well as criminal cases.
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Robert Huff Miller
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Harvard Law School
Robert Huff Miller is a problem solver leveraging intellect, integrity, and intensity for the benefit of his clients. As a seasoned trial attorney with real-world business experience, Rob regularly prosecutes and defends claims involving commercial contracts, closely-held business disputes, leases, class actions, personal injuries, employment matters, and a variety of other substantive areas. Rob has significant experience litigating claims ranging in value from $10,000 to tens of millions of dollars before trial and appellate courts and arbitration panels. Rob has the proven ability to close deals by negotiating and drafting complex agreements to further clients’ business objectives and, when necessary,...
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John W. Zeiger
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Business, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and IP
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
John is the Presiding Partner of Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP. He has extensive trial experience in a broad range of complex litigation – primarily representing high net-worth individuals and families, corporations and their executives, and legal professionals. His practice focuses primarily on defense of major business and family disputes, corporate governance challenges, securities law claims, and legal professional liability litigation. He combines business understanding with extensive courtroom experience – a rare combination.
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Daniel P. Mead
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Antitrust, Business, Communications and Employment
University of Minnesota Law School
Dan Mead represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters including trust and fiduciary matters, corporate shareholder matters, legal malpractice claims and other commercial litigation matters. Mr. Mead attended the University of Minnesota Law School where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Order of the Coif. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Mead graduated from The Ohio State University Summa Cum Laude, receiving a degree in Music Theory.