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When I'm not working, most of my time is spent with my family.  We enjoy skiing, water sports, and watching the Columbus Blue Jackets play hockey.. I read a lot, play piano and guitar, and travel with my family.. I've written a book on how to better communicate and persuade. It also discusses many of the legal cases I've handled. It's available on Amazon: "A Wordsmith's Work. Link here:

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Sara H. Jodka, CIPP-US / Member at Dickinson Wright, dedicates her practice to working with business-side clients to anticipate, identify, and resolve labor and employment; data privacy and cyber security issues, including preparing for and remedying data breaches; and litigation risks.

Mr. Campbell is a partner in the law firm. He is married to Robin, has two adult children, including firm associate Kristie A. Campbell, and enjoys travel and sports. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from The University of Akron, where he was selected to the Akron Law Review Board of Editors, after he graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He began law practice handling a variety of trial matters as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Franklin County, Ohio.. He is admitted to the practice of law before the United States Supreme Court; the United States Northern and Southern District Courts of Ohio; and the Ohio Supreme Court.. As a highly rated trial lawyer, he concentrates his practice on civil litigation, such as business matters, domestic relations and personal injury, but he also assists with planning for smaller businesses and families. In recognition of excellence in advocacy, Mr. Campbell has been certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts and/or settlements for their clients.. For more than fifteen years, Mr. Campbell has received the AV Preeminent designation which is the highest peer review rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell.  He has also been recognized by Columbus CEO Magazine in its Top Lawyer list since its inception in 2010.

Mike Dortch is a trial lawyer with extensive experience litigating civil cases of all types, including commercial, contract, insurance coverage, probate, environmental, and real property disputes.. I am admitted to practice before all Ohio courts by the Ohio Supreme Court and by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.  With permission of the court, I have also represented clients in courts within the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina and Texas.. In my energy practice, I have represented one of Ohio’s investor owned utilities in evidentiary hearings before the PUCO, including numerous cases involving the restructuring of the electric industry in Ohio, regulatory compliance, rules proceedings, and a merger with another investor owned utility.  I have also represented rural electric cooperatives, a fully-integrated Ohio based energy services company, and natural gas local distribution companies.  I have successfully represented several entities before the Ohio Power Siting Board in connection with their efforts to construct electric power generation plants in Ohio.  I have advised commercial and industrial clients regarding their electric and natural gas services contracts.. In my  environmental practice, I have represented clients in cases involving CERCLA cost recovery actions, site remediation/reclamation activities required by RCRA, CRO, and SMCRA, emergency response, and TSCA penalty proceedings. In addition, he successfully opposed an EPA effort to list real property owned by clients on the National Priorities List. I successfully defended the executor of an estate against claims that the executor had both CERCLA liability and fiduciary obligations requiring it to undertake the remediation of contaminated property belonging to the deceased.  On behalf of a petroleum distribution customer of a pipeline terminal, I successfully demonstrated that petroleum contamination beneath Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego was caused by other customers of the terminal.. In my telecommunications practice, I have represented nearly all forms of telecommunications service providers (CLECs, IXCs, cellular, paging, mobile radio) in every manner of case before the PUCO.  He also advises developers and other large consumers of telecommunications services regarding their telecommunications issues.. I graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School, where I am now an adjunct member of the faculty.  The editors of Cincinnati Magazine, in conjunction with Law and Politics Media, Inc., regularly name me an "Ohio Super Lawyer" -- a tribute enjoyed by only 5% of the practicing bar.. I am a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.

John A. Gambill is an associate in the Litigation Department. He came to McDonald Hopkins in May 2017 after five years with his own firm, Gambill & Associates Co., L.P.A.. John primarily focuses on construction law and works with our construction litigation team. He has represented contractors and project owners in claims arising out of construction projects of all sizes. John has also litigated cases from inception to conclusion, including arguing a complex contractual issue before the Ohio Supreme Court. Although he has extensive experience in civil litigation, John also has considerable experience helping businesses with legal matters outside the courtroom.. John earned his J.D. from Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in business and economics from Muskingum College.

James M. Schottenstein, President of Schottenstein Law Legal Services Co., LPA, was born in Columbus, Ohio, February 8, 1947. Mr. Schottenstein He was admitted to the Ohio bar in November of 1972 in Ohio, and to the Florida Bar in 1973. He was admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. Tax Court in 1975 and admitted to practice before the Northern Districts of Ohio in 2003. In 2006, he was admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court.

James E. Arnold is recognized as one of Ohio's top trial lawyers. He is rated among the "Top 10" of all lawyers in the state of Ohio by Ohio Super Lawyers, as one of Central Ohio's "Top 50" lawyers by Columbus' Business First, and as one of the "500 Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America" by Lawdragon. In 2012 Mr. Arnold was selected by Best Lawyers in America as the "Ohio Securities Litigation Lawyer of the Year. Since 2001 he has consistently been recognized by Best Lawyers in multiple fields including bet-the-company, personal injury (plaintiffs and defense), commercial, intellectual property and securities litigation.

Jack is an experienced trial attorney with an accomplished background in high-stakes and complex litigation. His practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in claims involving business disputes, commercial contracts, employment, partnerships, licensing, constitutional issues, health care, insurance, and an array of other matters. Jack’s victories include significant wins at both the trial and appellate level, defending multi-million dollar lawsuits, negotiating multi-million dollar transactions, and obtaining significant settlement results for clients. Jack regularly advises businesses and individuals to help them avoid and mitigate risk, and drafts business and other agreements for their use. Jack has represented some of the world’s largest corporations, assisted in taking depositions of United States Senators and Congressmen, and helped numerous individuals and businesses avoid risk and litigate and resolve disputes.. Jack is an AV Preeminent® rated attorney, which is the gold standard in attorney ratings. This rating is a testament to the fact that lawyers and judges throughout Ohio have confidentially assessed Jack as being among an elite and select group of attorneys who have earned the designation of having the “Highest Level of Professional Excellence” in both ability and ethics. As one judge’s staff attorney remarked in giving Jack 5 out of 5 stars: “Mr. Chaney is a highly reputable lawyer who exudes professionalism and integrity. He is dedicated to all clients, whether they be corporations or individuals. He balances strong legal and analytical skills with pragmatism to achieve practical solutions and ultimately the best result for his clients.”. Jack’s honors also include being named as an Ohio Super Lawyer and being given the “Louisville Slugger” award by the Central Ohio Association for Justice (formerly Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association) for “hitting one out of the park for justice” and for his “tireless efforts and fight” on behalf of his clients. In the case that led to Jack receiving the Louisville Slugger award, he took on 3 of the largest law firms in the state of Ohio, obtained a landmark decision awarding sanctions on his clients’ behalf, and secured an incredible result for his clients. As one of those clients remarked: “From our 1st consult to our concluding settlement, the knowledge, expertise and aggressive representation more than exceeded our expectations. Our case was complex and diverse and required the strategic use of traditional legal process which was masterfully executed…. I would highly recommend consulting with Jack before engaging legal representation in any form of a business or commercial dispute.” Visit the Chaney & Drexel website to learn more about what Jack’s clients are saying.. Before starting Chaney & Drexel, LLC, Jack managed the litigation practice of Gamble Hartshorn, LLC, assuming responsibility for all significant litigation on behalf of the firm’s clients. Jack began his career practicing high-stakes litigation in the Washington, D.C. office of Jones, Day and the Columbus office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease. Jack graduated With Honors from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2000 after graduating with a B.S. degree in Finance from The Ohio State University in 1997. Jack graduated in the top five percent of his law school class, was an Associate Editor and published member of the Law Journal, and received various honors, including Order of the Coif and several CALI awards given to the highest scoring student in a particular law school class.. Jack’s victories on behalf of his clients include:. Litigating and negotiating a complex settlement on behalf of a general partner in a multi-million dollar partnership dispute.Obtaining a unanimous jury verdict against an insurer on behalf of an individual and his business.Successfully representing a business in a “bet the company” litigation that could have ended the company’s business in a particular state.Litigating six-figure insurance and other disputes on behalf of health care providers.Successful negotiation of a favorable settlement agreement on behalf of trust beneficiaries in a multi-million dollar dispute with trustee.Representing financial institutions in multi-million dollar disputes.Obtaining significant sanctions in federal court for discovery abuses and other misconduct.Collecting a multi-million dollar debt on behalf of a corporate client.Successfully moving to dismiss with prejudice a multi-million dollar class-action securities fraud case at the beginning of the case.Defending a famous religious university’s religious freedom and free speech rights.Litigating and negotiating a complex settlement on behalf of a member of an LLC against that LLC in a multi-million dollar dispute.Successfully defending a company and its owner against a copyright infringement lawsuit.Victories before federal and state courts of appeals.Contesting an executor’s denial of a substantial will bequest, discovering sizeable assets concealed by the executor, and obtaining the full bequest for the client and the attorney fees incurred by that client in challenging the executor.Negotiating a contentious multi-million dollar real estate transaction.Successfully moving to dismiss with prejudice a fraud claim against an LLC and its principal member.Defending hotel owners in a multi-million dollar lawsuit seeking to hold individual owners personally liable for hotel’s debts while at the same time obtaining an advantageous sale of the property for those owners, saving them millions of dollars.Filing successful motions with the United States Supreme Court and Ohio Supreme Court.

I’m a business lawyer. This means I do two things: I put to writing the deals my clients make and represent my clients when disputes arise.. I structure agreements so that the transaction—be it a commercial lease, a purchase agreement, a partnership agreement, or whatever—accurately reflects what both sides envision, protects my client’s interests, and anticipates the relevant legal issues.. But life is dynamic, and disputes arise. When they do, I’m there to represent my clients in negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.. Most of my clients are medium-size, privately held companies, where the owner has a significant role in operations. Examples include: construction, manufacturing and real estate companies, community banks and a national title insurance company.. Martindale-Hubbell awarded me AV rating. I have successfully argued before the Ohio Supreme Court.. I communicate clearly and frequently with my clients. No one ever has to ask, “What’s going on with my case?” I stand behind my work, and my invoices reflect that I get the job done at the right price.. I have been published in The Columbus Dispatch op-ed and Columbus Business First viewpoint sections and maintain a blog, , where I write about a variety of social issues, ranging from the death penalty to human trafficking.

In order to be successful in the courtoom, the attorney must be able to think on his or her feet and be more prepared than the other side.  As a former prosecutor and then criminal defense attorney I have been in the courtroom and trying cases my entire career.  I know how to adequately prepare myself, my witnesses, and my case for trial.  Hard work and substantial preparation are essential to successful litigaiton.  I value the importantce of open and transparent communication with my clients.  I also prioritize professionalism among my colleages in the legal community.. I teach at Miami University and I coach Miami's nationally-ranked mock trial team.  I enjoy trial work and teaching trial techniques to my students.

I have represented clients for 19 years in negotiations, motion practice, trial, and appeals.  For 18 years I’ve had the privilege to do so at Lane Alton, first as an associate and now as a partner with an active role in the management of the firm.  Lane Alton develops trial lawyers and I’ve been fortunate to train at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy as well as learn from and work with many outstanding attorneys in representing our clients.. My current practice falls into four primary areas:. •defending national retailers in premise liability claims. •advising businesses and landlords in lease negotiation and disputes, primarily with respect to warehouses and restaurants. •counseling lawyers and law firms in legal malpractice claims. •representing recreational vehicle manufactures in lemon law claims.

I have been an attorney in Ohio since 1987 and have handled a wide variety of legal matters, but primarily represent individuals and companies who have been sued for money damages.  I have always been in a private practice law firm and have been active in the legal community as can be seen in my LinkedIn profile. Since 2007, I have been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and have been voted one of the Top 25 Female Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio since 2011.

I have a national litigation practice, handling ERISA and business/commercial litigation, and related DOL/IRS investigations.  I routinely work with large and small companies as well as senior executives to resolve their business, executive compensation and ERISA disputes.

I bring a unique combination of knowledge and experience in employment law and intellectual property to my business clients that assists them in protecting their most valuable assets - their people and their intellectual property. From appropriately structuring the company, to assisting in managing its affairs through contracts, non-compete agreements, and necessary employment policies, to protecting its assets, and finally to working it towards succession planning, I am with my client each step of the way.. I also help my clients with their four legged assets through my equine law practice providing various agreements such as boarding contracts, waivers, sales contracts, and pet trusts, as well as advising in a myriad of equine related legal issues.. In my spare time, you guessed it, I tend to my two rescued off the track TB's and menagerie of spoiled dogs.

I am an attorney who assists businesses and individuals in in the area of financial insolvency and litigation. My clients need a professional that not only knowledgeable and technically savvy, but one that has a heart of a teacher, is patient, and understands the implications of their situation and the stress that they are under. I am that attorney.I strive to provide a personal service to my clients that will lead not only to their satisfaction, but also to my own: that I have done my absolute best to deliver excellent results for my clients in accordance with their goals and objectives. I present my clients with options, educate them about their potential paths, and, without pressure, help them choose the right course. During the process, I treat them how I would want to be treated my first and only time through a financial or legal struggle. At the end, the great joy of my career is to see the changed countenance of my clients. The stress is gone, and they are free to live again.In more advanced cases, I have the technical skill and knowledge to proceed through litigation in state and federal court. My presentation skills are superb; I have a knack for making complex issues easy to understand. I am detail-oriented and a quick learner. In my experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcies, receiverships, and general litigation, I have met both my clients legal goals and professional expectations on numerous occasions.I am driven to excellence. I will not settle for mediocre, nor leave on the table an opportunity to push the limits of what can be done. I am personable, kind and resourceful. I take the initiative to meet challenges head-on and will always strive to be my absolute best. My family and my clients deserve no less.

I am a trilingual attorney licensed in Ohio and New York. My diverse professional and cultural experiences afford me a unique perspective when it comes to problem solving. I pride myself on working efficiently and diligently, being respectful to colleagues and clients, and ensuring excellent results. Contact me for a free consultation to see how I can help you!

Grant Carpenter is a dedicated and accomplished attorney who has been serving clients since earning his law license in 2017. His commitment to excellence in the legal field is evident in his outstanding academic achievements—graduating from law school a semester early and scoring in the 95th percentile on the bar exam.. Recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, a prestigious honor awarded to only the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 in each state, Grant has built a reputation for his legal insight, dedication to his clients, and deep-rooted connection to his community.. Born and raised in Central Ohio, Grant takes great pride in his Ohio heritage. He is a proud Ohio State University Buckeye and a graduate of Capital Law School. His ties to the region run deep, shaping his understanding of the local legal landscape and strengthening his commitment to serving individuals and businesses across Ohio.. Grant is licensed to practice in all Ohio state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, allowing him to advocate for clients in legal matters at both the state and federal levels.. Outside of his legal practice, Grant enjoys traveling to new destinations with his wife, who is also from Central Ohio. He cherishes time spent with family, who are spread across Ohio, Florida, and New Orleans.. With a passion for justice, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to his clients, Grant Carpenter stands ready to provide exceptional legal representation.

Commerical Litigator, Business & Tax Litigation Attorney in Columbus, Ohio.. Christopher Tackett is an experienced litigator and problem solver that takes pride in identifying and executing creative solutions to resolve complex issues for his clients. Mr. Tackett represents businesses in commercial litigation; business negotiations; employment advising and litigation, including internal investigations and response to discrimination charges filed with the EEOC and OCRC; along with various types of administrative litigation before state and federal agencies, including those adjudicating employment matters and tax controversies. Mr. Tackett frequently handles commercial litigation matters involving complex contract disputes, contentious business breakups, D&O claims, IP and trade-secret litigation, and disputes regarding alleged non-solicitation or non-compete violations between businesses and their former employees. Also, Mr. Tackett has handled a number of cases involving class actions and other types of procedurally complex litigation, including as lead counsel defending a class action alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).. Mr. Tackett is admitted to practice law in Ohio, as well as admissions to the federal district courts for the Northern and Southern District of Ohio, and admission to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Tackett also represents businesses in privately administered arbitration, and arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc.). Further, in Mr. Tackett's tax litigation and tax controversy practice, he represents clients in administrative and quasi-judicial forums before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Ohio Taxation, and the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals.. Additionally, Mr. Tackett is actively involved in several industry-leading professional groups, including: as a member of the American Bar Association, actively involved in its Section of Litigation, and member of the Business Torts and Unfair Competition Law Committee and Co-Chair of its Sound Advice Podcast; member of the Ohio State Bar Association; and, the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio, for which he also serves on its Legal Affairs Committee.

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Assistant General Counsel at Nationwide Insurance.  As a member of the Litigation Employment Department, I am responsible for managing all aspects of agent litigation, including managing outside counse.  Previous to this role at Nationwide, I supported the Company's exclusive sales channel in the P&C Sales Legal Practice handling a wide variety of legal matters, including drafting agent contracts and programs, investigations, and pre-litigation matters.. Prior to joining Nationwide, I worked at a regional law firm in the litigation department for 7 years.  I gained experience in representing clients in all aspects of litigation and arbitration, including appeals, settlement negotiations, mediations, trial and arbitration.

Andrew focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation, as well as medical defense and professional liability. He has handled more than 100 cases that included investigating and evaluating claims, analyzing legal issues, conducting client and pre-deposition meetings, preparing and responding to motions, and taking and defending depositions. In addition, he has tried multiple cases to verdict as second chair.. He has managed cases concerning varying legal issues, such as shareholder disputes, breach of contract, trade secrets, employment disputes, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, construction law, and transportation law. His experience also includes arbitrations and negotiating resolutions through mediation or pre-trial settlement meetings with opposing counsel.

Allison has been serving small businesses and auto dealerships for over nine years. As counsel for small business owners, she has the distinct advantage of growing up with a small business owner as a father and running her own law practice. The experience of both her father and her own business helps her understand the importance of legal issues to her cllients. In her career, Allison has defended businesses from consumer, State of Ohio, and State of Michigan actions. Allison also serves as general counsel for many of her Clients. Allison’s practices focuses on litigation, appearance in front of state agencies, and compliance.. Do you have a great idea or passion you want to turn into a business? Awesome! We would love to hear about it and help you get it off the ground! We help clients determine the proper entity type, complete the appropriate forms with the state and federal government, and draft the operating agreement. Once the Client is ready to operate, we work with Clients to negotiate vendor contracts or draft contracts for the Client to use with its customers. We also help clients think about the other “non-legal” stuff too, like finding insurance and a good accountant. If you are looking to start a new business, give us a call!. Did you receive a customer complaint? From the BBB? Attorney General? Secretary of State? Local Court? It is so important to respond to these complaints quickly and appropriately. It is tally the easiest and cheapest opportunity a business will have to resolve the dispute. We work with our clients on strategies to resolve minor complaints before they become big and expensive. Other times, we step in to resolve the dispute for our Client. It all depends on where the dispute is in formality and our Client’s preference. In all situations, we provide our Clients the tools to ensure that it will resolve the dispute for good. If you need help with a customer dispute, we are here to help!. Are you hiring your first employee? Have you thought about all you need to do aside from finding the right person? You need to set up payroll, register for workers compensation coverage, create an employee manual, put up Department of Labor posters in the office, and so much more. We help our Client’s navigate all of the requirements, plus create policies and procedures that work for the company. We also review and edit these policies and procedures from time to time to keep up with things like the advent of social media and medical marijuana. If you are hiring your first employee or need to update your policies, let’s chat and see if we can help!. Allison is licensed in Ohio and Michigan, as well as the federal Courts in Ohio and Michigan. Allison is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and Capital University Law School.

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 pleas.. While in the taxation section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Damion handled cases involving sales and use tax, personal income tax, school district income tax, corporate franchise tax, personal property tax, commercial activity tax, tax increment financing and real property exemption requests by churches and health care facilities. While practicing before the State Medical Board of Ohio, Damion handled matters involving the appropriate standard of care, chemical dependency, application fraud, actions by other states, acts constituting a felony, licensure and mental impairment cases. Damion has also successfully argued many cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal.