West Portsmouth Lawyers

Lauren Rubin is a highly skilled litigator representing businesses and financial institutions in complex commercial litigation matters. She concentrates her practice on disputes involving commercial contracts, complex transactions, antitrust and other competition-related litigations, securities litigation and regulation, shareholder actions, and government and internal investigations.

Ms. Rubin graduated magna cum laude from Fordham University School of Law in New York City and was elected to the Order of the Coif. She received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Rubin previously was an associate with the New York City based law firm, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP...

Michael’s practice is wide ranging. He handles both criminal and civil matters and can help most individuals with just about any legal problem they encounter. Mike has represented clients facing a variety of felony and misdemeanor criminal charges including DUI, theft, assault, fraud, and drug possession/abuse. In civil matters, he has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts in legal disputes arising from contracts, land use, foreclosures, automobile accidents, collections, Lemon Laws, and other consumer protection statutes. As a former Guardian ad Litem for the Franklin County Courts, Mike is well versed in juvenile and family law. He...

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...

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,...

Attorney, CPA and MBA with a varied transactional practice in Licking County, Ohio, serving clients in Newark, Granville, Heath, Pataskala, Johnstown, Alexandria, Utica, Hebron, Buckeye Lake, and all over central Ohio. Practice areas include estate planning and probate, tax, real estate and business law.

A solo practitioner concentrating in the areas of Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate. Suburban Columbus, Ohio practice. Active in the community in Rotary, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce and other non-profits.

After graduating from West Virginia State University in 1996, Stewart Justice earned a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School, where he was honored with the Order of the Curia for having maintained high scholastic standing and demonstrated character, ability, and love of knowledge in legal scholarship. He clerked for the Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, interned with the Ohio Supreme Court's Disciplinary Counsel and the Ohio Attorney General's Civil Rights section.

Mr. Kettlewell received his BA from Ohio University in 1996 and his JD from Capital University Law School in 2000. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Ohio and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. He is AV Preeminent rated and was voted 2012 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Columbus, Ohio. His professional memberships include the American Bar Association (Center for Professional Responsibility), Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL), Ohio State Bar Association, (OSBA) Columbus Bar Association (CBA), and the Central...

Adam Slone is an emerging trial lawyer at Brian G. Miller Co., L.P.A. He has successfully advocated for clients in Ohio and West Virginia in trials in front of both juries and judges. Adam Slone’s practice focuses on personal injury litigation in matters for those who have been injured or killed because of another person’s fault. Adam Slone also represents individuals, and groups of individuals, in matters against their current and former employers for wage and hour disputes involving unpaid minimum wages and unpaid overtime wages. Adam Slone is best known to his clients for being personable, available, strategic and...

Kris Banvard represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including commercial contract disputes, tort and agency-law actions, securities law, employment law, media law, First Amendment issues, and attorneys' professional liability.

Before coming to Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP, Mr. Banvard had a long career in newspaper journalism as a reporter, writer, and editor. Most recently, he was an editorial writer for The Columbus Dispatch. He previously held positions as assistant city editor of the Roanoke (Va.) Times & World-News and reporter with The Sacramento Union.

Mr. Banvard attended Capital University Law School, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was...

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.

Providing big firm legal services with a small firm billing rate and genuine commitment to helping resolve legal issues.

Larry S. Hayman is a Principal and Founder of Hayman Law, LLC and is admitted to practice law before all state courts and agencies in the State of Ohio as well as before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He has significant litigation experience in a wide variety of forums across the state. Indeed, Mr. Hayman has successfully tried cases in court, presented cases on appeal, and represented clients in numerous adminstrative proceedings before, among others, the Ohio Elections Commission, the Ohio Department of Education, State Employment Relations Board, and the U.S. Equal...

Admitted to practice in 1989; Staff attorney for 11th District Court of Appeals, Associate Attorney for three litigation firms from 1992 - 2004, opened my own practice in 2004. Handle a variety of issues in Appellate practice, civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, and actively involved in foreclosure defenses.

The Law Office of James D. Owen, LLC is one of the top criminal defense law firms in Columbus, Ohio. Attorney Jim Owen won his first murder case over 25 years ago. Ever since, he has been collecting “not-guilty” verdicts in all kinds of major criminal cases, including aggravated murder, bank robbery, kidnapping, attempted rape, gross sexual imposition, aggravated drug trafficking, and more. If you’re facing similar offenses, hiring attorney James D. Owen is one of the best things you can do to protect your future. Don’t just hire any law firm when it comes to your freedom. We have...

Neal Barkan joined Barkan Meizlish as a Senior Partner in January 2014 when his firm, Barkan & Barkan Co., LPA, which he founded with his father, Irving Barkan, merged with Barkan Meizlish Handelman Goodin DeRose Wentz, LLP. Neal is a partner and practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Trial Practice, and Negligence Law.

Mr. Barkan graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1975 with the summa cum laude distinction. He received his law degree from the George Washington University, National Law Center, in 1978, where he was active in the legal “street” clinic which served those who could...

Sanford A. Meizlish attended law school and graduated from Capital University Law School in 1979. Sanford Meizlish began practicing law in 1979.

Sanford Meizlish is an attorney at Barkan Meizlish, LLP, helping people with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues. Barkan Meizlish, LLP has an office in Columbus, Ohio, serving the local community.

Sanford Meizlish was selected to Super Lawyers for 2009 - 2020. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.

In addition to addressing Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff legal needs, he also assists clients with Personal...

Chris Peifer is a partner in Labor and Employment Practice with extensive experience representing both public and private sector labor organizations throughout the country.

The labor organizations Chris represents and advises are in a diverse number of industries that include the private sector, airline industry, trucking industry and the warehouse industry, among others. Chris also represents labor organizations in the public sector, federal and municipal administrative employees, and firefighters, among others. His work with labor organizations includes collective bargaining, arbitration, and litigation in both federal and state courts and agencies that are charged with enforcing the nation’s labor laws. He...

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.

Rob is a trained mediator and this training, along with his extensive litigation background, has helped him successfully mediate many civil cases in an alternative dispute resolution setting, rather than the more formal and, at times, more intimidating, judicial forum. He is licensed to practice in all federal and state courts; in Ohio and West Virginia, and he has extensive experience representing creditors in the areas of consumer and commercial collections in both states. Rob’s area of concentration also includes the representation of businesses; in general and commercial litigation matters, throughout Ohio and West Virginia. Additionally, Rob is an active...

Licensure and health care attorney providing representation to medical and legal professionals, their corporations, organizations and medical staffs in regulatory, disciplinary, and administrative matters including licensure, clinical privileging, 3rd party payor terminations; fraud and abuse audits/civil, criminal or administrative actions, governmental program terminations and reinstatement.

For over 35 years, Joseph Candito has been providing effective and compassionate legal representation to individuals and families in Hamilton, Clermont, Butler and Warren Counties. My primary practice is in Probate, Estate Planning, Criminal, and Family Law; and have experience in a wide variety of legal issues including but not limited to Small Business Incorporation, Residential Real Estate Practice and Personal Injury matters. We are a full service general practice firm.

Following ten years of exceptional performance in running a large corporate call center facility, I decided to make a career change and graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2007. While I was in a law school, I worked at an organization that helped remove legal barriers for the indigent. This experience developed my interest in solving client's criminal disputes with the government. I have a passion to serve my clients in a manner I would want to be served myself. It was this passion that led me to open my own practice,...

As the owner of the distinguished Moermond & Mulligan law firm, Brandon (Brad) Moermond stands as a beacon of hope for individuals navigating the complex criminal justice system in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a steadfast commitment to providing exceptional legal representation, Brad specializes in felony and misdemeanor defense, tackling cases involving sex offenses, capital murder, violent felonies, drug possession, trafficking, major drug offenders (MDO), and OVI-related crimes. Brad’s journey in criminal defense began when he joined the firm in 2018. There, he brought with him a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on criminal law. Prior to his time with the...

Corey Morris is a Cincinnati DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney. Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Corey was a prosecutor for the City of Cincinnati. As a prosecutor Corey handled a large case load and argued countless motions, negotiated plea deals and tried many cases, and he uses this experience when it comes to defending misdemeanors and DUI's, from arraignment through trial. Available 24/7. Call and let Corey help you today.

Jill O’Shea specializes in employment law and complex litigation. Jill previously served as Associate General Counsel with Duke Energy Corporation and its predecessor company, Cinergy Corporation. While there, she served as the Head of the Employment/HR/Labor Group from 2003 to 2006. Her areas of practice included employment litigation, preventative law work, advisory work on employment issues, policies and procedures, labor work, and training presentations. From 1999 to 2003, Jill worked as Senior Counsel in Cinergy’s Litigation Section. There, her areas of practice included employment litigation, complex personal injury, property damage, and other litigation, as well as preventative law work. ...

My passion is offering each client personal service in aggressively defending and protecting their rights. I provide the highest quality legal services that gives my clients reliable and effective representation in legal matters that arise everyday in the business context. I have the skill and experience to negotiate or go to trial as needed.

Jeffrey E. Buskirk started his practice in 1989 at the current location of 4178 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. The firm currently has four lawyers with each attorney focusing in a separate area of law. We strive to provide quality legal representation at a competitive price. Communication with the client is of the utmost importance.

Bryce is an experienced trial lawyer and trusted advisor to businesses and individuals. He practices commercial litigation in federal and state courts and has extensive first-chair trial experience, bringing numerous jury trials to successful verdicts. Before forming Giles Lenox LLC, Bryce was a partner with Thompson Hine LLP, one of Ohio’s largest law firms. Bryce has secured significant results for clients before juries, judges and arbitrators, and has successfully negotiated multi-million dollar settlements in matters ranging from consumer class actions to complex product liability and intellectual property disputes. He has represented in court and counseled a variety...

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.

Drew is an experienced transactional attorney who is passionate about advising his clients with a “business-first” mentality. Drew’s practice focuses on holistic business and legal advising for his client’s various needs, including: franchising, licensing and distribution; small business and independent contractor representation; contract drafting, negotiation and review, intellectual property registration, management and enforcement, real estate transactions; mergers and acquisitions; and pre-litigation dispute resolution and counseling. Drew has advised numerous businesses inside and outside of the franchising sector by providing support to all facets of the business lifecycle from inception to private equity exit.

Drew co-founded Roda & Chalfant, LLC in...

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Some attorneys pass on the majority of their day-to-day duties to their legal assistants. When you work with me, you'll deal with him personally - every time. Get the peace of mind that you're always up-to-date on your case. The next step is just a phone call away.

If you want someone to handle your case, then you need who concentrates in bankruptcy. I've been practicing law for more than 20 years and my main focus is bankruptcy cases just like yours. I've seen it all before and will use my background and past experience...

Our law firm was established in 2016 by attorney W. Scott Russell, who has been handling family law cases since graduating from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2004. He began his legal career as an associate for a prestigious Cincinnati attorney before joining another prominent law firm as a partner in 2011, and ultimately forming his own law firm. W. Scott Russell has received many honors over the course of his career, including being listed in Super Lawyers and being named a Top 40 family lawyer under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.

Jake Cropper is an Ohio native from Georgetown, Ohio. Jake attended the University of Mount Saint Joseph where he graduated as a double major in both History and Legal Studies. Jake was awarded Legal Student of the year at graduation, which is given out to the first ranked student in the Legal Studies major. Following Mount St. Joe, Jake attended the University of Dayton School of Law. During his time at Dayton, Jake earned two CALI awards which recognizes excellence achievements by law students in their studies. In Jake’s final year of law school, he took the opportunity to work for...

Jason A. Showen is a native of Southwest, Ohio, who has lived and worked across the United States. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting from the University of Florida in 1987. He worked as a radio announcer for several years, also working in a variety of sales and management positions before attending the University of Denver Law School, focusing on trial and appellate advocacy. In addition, he worked for a Colorado District Court Judge as his law clerk before relocating back to Ohio.
Jason lives in Warren County with his wife, Jessie, and two children. He is an active member...

Highly-reviewed Ohio and Kentucky attorney focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases.

After graduating with honors from Chase College of Law in 2014, Eric began representing victims who suffered catastrophic injury and loss as a result of another’s negligence. Since that time, Eric has focused his practice on representing those hurt from car accidents, commercial trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death claims.

Eric was named in the Top 40 under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2017 and 2018, and was named on of the Ten Best in Ohio by the American Institute...

Stephen R. King is a partner and one of the noteworthy Cincinnati family law attorneys at King, Koligian & Associates, LLC. His decision to become a lawyer stemmed from his desire to interact and help people with their predicament. After receiving his law degree at the University of Cincinnati, Attorney King has focused his practice on family law litigation, including collaborative law. His passion for his work and clients earned him the title of outstanding lawyer in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s edition of Who’s Who in Greater Cincinnati Law. Discuss your case with Attorney King when you call (513) 793-2353.