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Eric J. Wittenberg

The main focus of my practice is litigation, primarily in the areas of business disputes, real estate, insurance  and personal injury, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.  Litigation can be time consuming, expensive and emotionally draining. I therefore continually analyze the costs and benefits of filing a lawsuit and pursuing the case. The most successful outcomes occur when the case is pursued with the expectation that a trial will occur. If the case does not settle, then we are ready for trial.. I also have an active practice in real estate, both residential and commercial, involving sales/purchases, refinance, landlord-tenant and leases.  I am the managing member of a small family owned real estate business and use my personal experience to represent my clients.. Our law firm also has represents businesses and individuals who are experiencing financial hardship including in bankruptcy and receivership matters.. I also have an active practice in probate law and estate planning, including Wills, Trusts, and lawsuits arising in Probate Court.

Since entering private practice in 1995, John Johnson has devoted his career to helping people through the most difficult turns of life. He has represented hundreds of clients in divorces and dissolutions, child custody actions, child and spousal support matters and post-divorce modifications. John has extensive knowledge of domestic law and has tried numerous cases in central Ohio’s domestic courts and argued a number of cases before the state’s appellate courts. He has earned the trust and respect of judges and fellow lawyers for his straightforward approach to representing his clients.. John has been named to Columbus CEO Magazine's Top Lawyers list for the past two years, and is AV-rated, the highest rating by the Martindale-Hubbell ratings service. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law by the Ohio State Bar Association.. John is a lifelong central Ohio resident. He has a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a law degree from Capital University Law School. John served as an Assistant Attorney General for Ohio from 1993 through 1995 before entering private practice.

My practice is focused on complex commercial and business litigation, product liability defense and large loss subrogation, liability defense and wrongful death, insurance law and coverage litigation and fire investigation and litigation.  I also consult with businesses relating to consumer and customer claims, contract negotiation, risk management and dispute prevention.  My firm provides full service to our business and individual clients in areas such real estate, tax, merger and acquisition, finance, employment, intellectual property, cyber security, trade secrets, non-compete, and many more.  Visit us at .

Mr. Doran is a partner in the Columbus, Ohio, office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, and is a member of the firm's litigation practice group. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal proceedings across a number of different disciplines. Mr. Doran has extensive experience in personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability and product liability litigation, including mass tort defense work, as well as commercial, construction and insurance related litigation.

Mike is the lawyer to call if you were injured in an accident involving a truck, motorcyle or car.  Before hiring a lawyer, go to Google and read their client reviews or call local judges for references.  We protect the People, not the powerful.  Geiser, Bowman and McLafferty.

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.

Maddie Rettig is an attorney whose practice areas include police misconduct, prison conditions, First Amendment, malicious prosecutions, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, as well as other civil rights and employment issues.. Maddie is particularly interested in constitutional litigation, as she strives to achieve justice and equal opportunity for individuals through the civil legal system.. Maddie received her J.D., cum laude, from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Upon graduation, Maddie earned the Labor and Employment Academic Achievement Award and designation as a Public Service Fellow for completing over 100 hours of pro bono work. In law school, Maddie received CALI Excellence Awards in Employee Benefits and the Civil Law Clinic. She also served as the Chief Articles Editor for the Ohio State Law Journal. Maddie received her B.A. from Ohio University magna cum laude and a Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture.. Prior to joining the firm, Maddie served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Chief Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr. on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She worked in the public sector for people on death row, wrongfully convicted persons, and low-income individuals experiencing the criminal justice system. She also worked for a non-profit organization facilitating rehabilitative programs for people in prison.. Professional Memberships include the American Constitution Society, the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association. She was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2021 and 2022.

I  represent people who have been harmed physically or financially. That is all  I do and all  I have ever done in my 31 years of representing  people in Ohio, Michigan and throughout the country.  Our firm has obtained numerous multi-million dollar results and we have earned the respect of our profession and clients.  We pledge to build on this reputation every day, with every case.. Defendants are backed by powerful corporations and insurance companies. Our law firm has the resources necessary to level the playing field in all areas of personal injury and professional negligence.   We commit the necessary time, money and experience to get our clients the best results possible.

I'm originally from Buffalo, New York and have remained a loyal Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan.  My wife and I have two grown daughter's who became teacher's like their mom (now retired) and two young grandchildren.

I passionately advocate for the rights of individuals with employment and discrimination cases. I am devoted to securing justice for clients by offering individualized and sophisticated legal counsel.. When I am not vigorously representing my clients, I spend my time with my wife and our basset hound, going to Lake Erie, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and spending time outdoors.

I litigate civil rights cases because I believe in them.  I believe in the right to free speech, the right of citizens' to be secure in their own homes, and the right to be free from false prosecutions and excessive force at the hands of the police.  This is why I went to law school, and why I have spent the last 13 years fighting for my clients as hard as I possible can. If we do not protect our rights, no one will protect them for us.

I have over 25 years of legal experience in the areas of family relations law, business law, estate planning and insolvency advice. I am a certified specialist in family relations law. I take a personal interest in my client's cases and I am willing to be as aggressive as necessary to meet the needs of my client.I recognize that every case is different. I listen to my clients, find out their objectives and develop a strategy to meet those objectives. I give each legal case the personal attention it requires and recommend different strategies depending on the needs of the client. I provide competent and diligent representation.I provide aggressive yet caring representation. I will strive to aggressively protect my client's rights but I will never lose sight of the emotional and financial impact of litigation.

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 am an experienced attorney in the area of employment law and litigation, representing employers in connection with discrimination charges, express and implied employment contract issues, employment practices and related tort and benefit claims. My litigation experience includes the defense of both opt-out and opt-in class actions.. Beyond my legal career, I am past-president of Opera Columbus, past president of Chamber Music Columbus, a long-time board member of the Worthington Historical Society and former and current acting president of the Yale Club of Central Ohio.

I am a partner at Rourke & Blumenthal, LLP.  My firm specializes in handling complex injury cases on behalf of victims, including medical malpractice, product liability, and truck/car accidents.  We have obtained some of the highest verdicts and settlements in Ohio.  I encourage you to visit our website at for a summary of our results.  More important than just the results, we take great pride in the fact that we have helped countless families during their darkest hours.. We are a boutique litigation firm small enough to provide personal attention, but powerful enough to have the resources to take on big insurance companies and businesses.  We do not advertise on television or send mailers out to accident victims.  Our clients are referred to us by other attorneys who are familiar with our experience and success.  We are proud of the fact that other attorneys trust us enough with their clients, friends, and family to recommend our services in a time of need.

BIOGRAPHY OF M. SHAWN DINGUS. Family History. Shawn was born and raised in Flatwoods, Kentucky, a small town located in the eastern region of the state. His father worked as a railroad employee for C&O Railroad, Chessie System and CSX Transportation, and his mother cleaned homes and businesses on a part-time basis. After graduating from Russell High School with honors in 1990, he was the first in his family to attend college, choosing to attend Morehead State University on a  scholarship.. Undergraduate Studies. As a student at Morehead, Shawn was very involved in student government, including serving as president of his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, serving as executive vice-president of the IntraFraternal Council, and running for office in the Student Government Association. In 1994, he was named the University's Greek Man of the Year, for his dedication and commitment to the fraternal system at the university. He graduated from Morehead in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a minor in Philosophy.. Law School. In 1995, Shawn elected to attend the University of Akron School of Law, where he continued to serve in student government, first as Treasurer of the Student Bar Association, and next as President of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Shawn was also appointed to serve as the law school's representative to the American Bar Association in 1997, and served as its representative at the ABA National Convention in San Francisco, California in 1998. In that same year, he received his Juris Doctorate from Akron, graduating in the top 10% of his class, with a cum laude distinction.. Career. Upon graduation and passage of the state bar exam in 1998, Shawn accepted a position as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Morrow County, Ohio. He initially served the county as the prosecutor assigned to prosecute juvenile delinquency cases and represent the Morrow County Children Services Agency in cases involving abused and neglected children. He was later assigned to the adult criminal division, where he prosecuted adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies, which ranged from simple speeding violations to Aggravated Murder.. In 2000, Shawn left the prosecutor's office and accepted an associate position with The Plymale Partnership in downtown Columbus, where he represented individuals in civil matters, which included representation in bad faith actions against insurance companies and wrongful death actions. During his tenure at The Plymale Partnership, he served on the board of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association and was presented with the Association's Slugger Award in 2002 for his dedication and commitment to injured victims and their families.. In 2003, Shawn decided to set-out on his own and opened his own law firm, The Law Office of M. Shawn Dingus.   In 2009, Shawn joined Columbus attorney Ronald Plymale to form the firm of Plymale & Dingus, where he  represent individuals and small businesses in civil and criminal matters. He has had the honor of representing hundreds of individuals and businesses in cases ranging from wrongful death actions to divorce and child custody matters.. Shawn is involved in his community by serving on numerous professional and political boards and committees, as well as volunteering for various causes. He is a Board of Trustees member for the Central Community House and also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Constitution Society.  He is also a member of the First Congregational Church in downtown Columbus.. Areas of Practice. Education. Office:

As a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and one of Super Lawyer’s Top Women Lawyers– honors not easily earned –Amy Weis is a highly respected Columbus divorce lawyer. She’s earned her reputation by sparing her clients the financial and emotional drain of contested family law litigation through amicable settlements whenever possible. If a case cannot be resolved through a settlement, Amy is known as a fierce litigator in the courtroom.. Her greatest professional satisfaction is knowing that she leaves her clients better than when she found them, often by empowering them with the knowledge of what to expect, what their entitlements are and by counseling them through the course of their domestic dispute – from start to conclusion. In addition to her expertise in family law and family divorce law, Amy has expanded her knowledge through the AAML to include high profile client contested divorce cases, valuing interests in private equity investments, intricacies of executive compensation and even pet custody.. A magna cum laude graduate of Capital University Law School, Weis was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1996. Currently, she serves as Immediate past-president of the Ohio chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Previously, she served as the organization’s president and vice president. In 2002, she was chair of the Domestic Relations Committee of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association.. Recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers® from 2009 thru present, Amy has been named one of the Top 25 Columbus Women Lawyers from 2010 to present, as well as regulary being listed as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Ohio . She has also written on the law and lectured on its practice.

After practicing for 14 years as as litigation attorney, I now dedicate my practice exclusively to the mediation of civil disputes. I work very hard to save my clients the expense and disruption associated with taking a case to trial. My approach to mediation is to thoroughly understand the legal issues and facts of each case and, drawing from my litigation experience, highlight areas of risk and exposure. I go into each mediation with a thoughtful strategy to bridge gaps and break impasse. Below is recent client feedback from successful mediations:. "Jessica acted as a mediator in a case which I represented one of the parties.  The mediation was a difficult one, given some prosaic legal issues and complicated by very emotional commitments of the parties. Jessica came to the mediation extremely well prepared,  as she had read and mastered the information provided by each party prior to the mediation. During the mediation, the cause could have been lost a few times, except for Jessica's steadfast efforts to help the parties reach a resolution.". "Ms. Goldman was the mediator in a federal court case I recently had.  She was attentive to concerns of both parties and has an effective communication style.  I think her approachable manner went a log way in bridging a lof of gaps between the parties."

**Not accepting clients in Ohio at this time**. Born and grew up Columbus, Ohio's west side, to an Irish newspaperman father from Boston and a mother whose family were miners and boilermen. I remember the steam engines chuffing on the spur line running near my grandmother's house, and the warm summer nights on the porch before air conditioning. Big extended family and terrific holiday German cooking by my grandmother. Enlisted United States Air Force, served Far East, Tactical Navigation cryptologist decoding Communist Chinese air communications. Returned to Ohio to several jobs before beginning university studies in 1976.Part-time kiln grunt for Peggy my potter wife; decade of Muay Thai fight training anniversary February 2014; 8 years Tai Chi practicioner; good gas welder, too!