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Dennis Yacobozzi II is a litigation attrorney with almost 20 years of experience. He practices with his spouse, Eleana Drakatos, in the law firm of Yacobozzi Drakatos, LLC. Dennis is a long-time member of the Franklin American Inns of Court, Ohio State Bar Association, and Bexley Chamber of Commerce. Dennis currently serves as Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General, where he represents the Ohio Department of Medicaid. Dennis is licensed to practice in Ohio, Arizona, the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Ohio and the United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit. In his spare time, Dennis loves to spend time with his family, biking, exercising, and playing guitar.

Denise Mirman is the managing partner of Friedman & Mirman Co. LPA, a nine-lawyer firm  that practices family law exclusively. She has been rated "Superb" by Avvo. She has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America in Family Law for several years, a distinction limited to just 1% of the practicing attorneys in the country as voted upon by other lawyers, and she is  the Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in Central Ohio.  She has  been included in Super Lawyers every year since inception and is on several "top lists" in Columbus and Ohio.   The firm has also been named  a First Tier law firm in Family Law by Best Lawyers. Ms. Mirman has also achieved the peer review rating of "AV-Preeminent" (the highest rating available) under Martindale-Hubbell's rating system for legal ability and ethical standards.. The firm's partners are experienced trial lawyers, but they know that litigation is not always the best solution, and they are accomplished negotiators.  The firm is the first family law firm in Central Ohio to offer an alternative dispute resolution division, Friedman & Mirman Civil Solutions.        Denise regularly represents clients in divorces and dissolutions in various counties throughout  Central Ohio, in all areas of  family law, with an emphasis on  complex business valuations, custody litigation, and support, retirement, and property division issues.  Please see the full website, , for more information about  Denise and the  firm.. Denise is very active in the Central Ohio community, including currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter.

DeAnna is part of our domestic law practice. She was previously a member of the Babbitt & Dahlberg firm. After graduating from Wellesley College with degrees in economics and political science, DeAnna attended Capital University Law School. She was a member of the Order of the Curia and worked as a law clerk for Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger of the Ohio Supreme Court and graduated cum laude in 2011.. DeAnna knows how to think on her feet and diffuse difficult situations. She was recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2018, 2019 and 2020.. A native of Upper Arlington, Ohio, DeAnna and her husband, Forrest, have two children. In her leisure, DeAnna trains for and runs half and full marathons.

David Snipes is an experienced trial lawyer who has been representing plaintiffs in court for over 30 years.  His practice primarily involves representing persons injured in car, motorcycle and tractor trailer wrecks.  He has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.  Mr. Snipes also practices in the family law area handling divorce, child custody and asset division cases.  In the probate law arena, Mr. Snipes has successfully handled will contests and inheritance disputes in the trial courts and probate courts of West Georgia and East Alabama with estates ranging from modest to extensive asset values.

David Rayfield graduated with a B.A. from Rhodes College in 1994 and a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 2001. Following his graduation from the University of Alabama, David began his legal career by opening his own office with a law school classmate in Phenix City, Alabama. He enjoyed a general practice with an emphasis on civil litigation for his first five years of practice before being invited to join a regional firm based in Columbus, Georgia as a partner in 2006. There, David focused his practice on business litigation and representing individuals that had been injured, damaged or otherwise harmed by others. In July, 2015, David joined the law firm of Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan, LLC as a partner to continue his emphasis on handling complex civil litigation matters. Licensed in both Alabama and Georgia, David is currently focused on representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of areas, including commercial litigation, probate litigation, and negligence actions.. Beyond his litigation practice, David is also very active in the legal community, having served as President of the Columbus Bar Association (2019-20), Treasurer of the Columbus American Inns of Court (2016-20), President of the Chattahoochee Bar Association (2009-2010), President of the Russell County, Alabama Bar Association (2005-2006), President of the Columbus Trial Lawyers Association (2013-2015), and Vice-President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2nd Congressional District (2015-2016). David also co-chaired the launch of the Columbus American Inns of Court mentoring program in 2020, was instrumental in the 2019 restart of the Muscogee County Truancy Intervention Program (TIPs), and served as a mentor to numerous children through the TIPs program. He has also volunteered with the Muscogee County Legitimation Station and provided pro bono assistance to numerous veterans through his association with House of Heroes – Chattahoochee Valley Chapter.. Outside of the legal profession, David has served as a Trustee for the Muscogee County Library Foundation (2015-2018), a Board Member for the St. Luke Early Learning Center (2010-2018), and is a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Columbus. He is also a graduate of Leadership Georgia (2020-21) and served as a program chair in 2022.. David has made his home in Columbus, Georgia since 2004 and where he currently resides with his wife, Dr. Stuart Eddings Rayfield, President of Columbus State University, and their two daughters.

David P. Meyer is the founding principal of the Meyer Wilson law firm. The top-rated law firm is devoted exclusively to representing investors who have claims against their stockbrokers/investment advisors and prosecuting consumer class actions. With offices in Ohio, California and Michigan, Mr. Meyer has successfully represented approximately 1,000 individual and institutional investors across the country in claims of investment misconduct. He has also served as lead and co-lead class counsel in numerous consumer class actions. Meyer Wilson has recovered more than $350,000,000 for its clients.. Mr. Meyer is listed in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers as a "Lawyer of the Year." He continues to receive the top rating of "AV Preeminent" by Martindale Hubbell and has been named a Super Lawyer since 2011.. Mr. Meyer has achieved jury awards, arbitration awards and settlements with a combined value of hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. He has the honor of winning the largest jury verdict in Ohio's history, a jury verdict in excess of $260 million on behalf of 250 investors against Prudential Securities.. Mr. Meyer is a recognized authority on securities arbitration procedure and often serves as a guest lecturer on securities fraud and stockbroker malpractice. Bar associations regularly invite him to speak to attorneys at educational seminars. He also provides education to investor groups, accountants and other financial professionals concerning investor protection.. He can be reached via email at or by calling toll-free, .

David Ingram was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2012. He is licensed to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School. His experience covers matters related to criminal law, buisness, and regulated sectors from the perspective of trial counsel and experience as in-house counsel and an executive director. He has handled hundreds of criminal and admninistrative case throughout Ohio.. He was chosen as National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for 2016 through 2019 and listed on of 52 Young Professionals to Know by City Pulse. His creative, pragmatic, and passionate approach delivers the expected result with high client satisfaction.

David Helmick's practice at Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan focuses on complex business disputes and personal injury matters, where he generally represents the injured party in car wrecks and other tort litigation. He has a wide range of experience that includes the defense of government officials in 1983 actions, real estate litigation, insurance and employment disputes (including Title VII lawsuits), and various health care matters. He represents both individuals and established businesses. A former prosecutor, David also maintains a concentration on criminal defense in Georgia and federal courts. He has obtained numerous successful outcomes, for instance, in federal criminal defense matters representing clients charged with violation of federal statutes, and also defending soldiers and civilians charged with committing offenses on post at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He likewise has experience in domestic relations dealing with high net worth divorce matters. Prior to joining Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan, David was an Assistant District Attorney in the Muscogee County D.A.'s Office where he prosecuted major felonies, including murders, armed robberies, and complex thefts. As a felony prosecutor he successfully prosecuted a large number of jury trials as lead counsel and represented Georgia in eleven reported appellate opinions. David was also responsible for several capital appeals during this tenure, and assisted in the formation of the Muscogee County Adult Drug Court, which strives to rehabilitate individuals charged with drug related offenses.. David received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. David and his wife have a son and a daughter.

Dave was born and raised in central Ohio and attended the Ohio State University where he earned a bachelor's degree. Mr. Frissora later received a juris doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law. Dave is admitted to practice law in Ohio and federal court in the Southern District of Ohio. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Frissora also taught college courses in civics, business law, and criminal law.

Daniel Sabol is one of Ohio’s most recognized and skilled criminal defense attorneys. His talent has been acknowledged by many Ohio and National organizations, including America’s Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and various Columbus affiliates. Dan is a regular speaker at seminars across the Country. In fact, his expertise is often sought by other defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, and even officers.. Dan’s experience and training are unmatched by any attorney in Ohio. In 2017, he became the first private attorney to be accepted into the National Forensics College, which covered a wide array of advanced tactics including DNA, digital forensics, ballistics, and false confessions. Dan has spent weeks in laboratories learning how to test solid drugs and bodily substances, which has enabled him to know and understand when the state’s experts make mistakes. Dan is also qualified as an instructor in standardized field sobriety testing, and typically has as much—or more—training and understanding than the officers he’s questioning.. Dan’s true passion lies in trial practice. He is one of only 14 attorneys in Ohio to be board certified in criminal trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Dan has earned a reputation as a savvy and aggressive trial attorney, and he brings passion and enthusiasm to every case he tries.

D. Nicholas Stutzman is a partner in the firm’s Residential Real Estate Practice. He practices out of the Columbus office. Mr. Stutzman’s practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate, wills, probate, contracts, small corporate entities and land disputes. He represents a variety of lenders, developers, builders, investors, buyers and sellers in all phases of residential real estate development and sales.

Curry, Roby & Mulvey is a growing civil litigation law firm serving every county in the State of Ohio.  We strongly believe in confidentiality and in the principal that trust is the foundation of the attorney-client relationship.  The firm's strength lies in the quality, depth and diversity of its attorneys.  With a unique blend of youth and experience, our attorneys are creative and practical problem solvers, sensitive to our clients' needs, and who deliver legal services on time and aggressively, yet economically.Curry, Roby & Mulvey is dedicated to practicing cost effective litigation without compromising high quality service to its clients.  Our attorneys and staff work in an environment dedicated to integrity and teamwork while enjoying a balance between personal and professional life.

Currently, my practice focuses primarily on personal injury, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip and fall cases, and employment law, including wage & hour violations and wrongful termination. However, I also work on business transactions involving Russia, including providing various translation services.

Columbus, Ohio, lawyer Kelly M. Morgan is the managing member of Morgan Law Offices, LLC.  Kelly is a graduate of Capital University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Curia, in 1977.  He received his Bachelor of  Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, in 1973.  While at Notre Dame, he was the recipient of the Haskins & Sells Award for Excellence in Accountancy. While attending law school, Kelly worked for an international accounting firm and completed his experience requirements to become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio.  Upon graduation from law school in 1977, Kelly was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio and chose to pursue a career in the private practice of law rather than public accounting.  With a strong business and tax background, Kelly initially focused his practice in the areas of business and estate planning.  A rapidly expanding family law practice emerged from the estate planning as Kelly became involved with individual clients and the needs of their families.  The satisfaction of working with individuals, the success in litigation, and an interest in medicine soon led to representation of clients injured by the tragic consequences of motor vehicle accidents and medical negligence.  Success in this arena has resulted in membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.  While pursuing the rights of injured parties, Kelly soon developed a relationship with three insurance companies where he has served as outside counsel representing policy holders in the defense of claims involving motor vehicles negligence as well as homeowner and commercial liability claims.  The opportunity to advocate for injured parties and to also defend parties who have inadvertently injured others has provided unique experience in handling catastrophic claims involving death and devastating injuries.  The privilege of working with families in these life changing events has led to an invaluable insight into the needs of clients and a sincere appreciation of the opportunity to be of service. Our mission at Morgan Law Offices, LLC, is to strive for the highest level of competence and ethics in serving the best interest of our clients.

Columbus workers compensation attorney Thomas L. Reitz graduated Bowling Green State University in 1992 with a B.A. in Political Science. He attended Capital University Law School and graduated with honors in 1997. In 1998, Tom became an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio. He spent the next six years in the Workers Compensation Section representing the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. While an Assistant Attorney General, Tom conducted numerous jury trials throughout Ohio’s Common Pleas Court system. In addition to conducting jury trials, Tom also practiced before the Ohio Appellate Courts and the Ohio Supreme Court.

Columbus workers compensation attorney Kevin J. Larrimer is the son of Dr. Nye R. Larrimer, the eldest of firm founder Richard N. Larrimer’s seven children. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he is a 1988 graduate of the Columbus Academy. Kevin went on to graduate from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in French in 1993 and from Capital University Law School with a J.D. in 1997. Upon graduating Capital University Law School, Kevin was sworn in to practice before both the State and Federal bars in 1998. Kevin is also an active member in good standing of the Ohio State, Columbus and American Bar Associations.

Columbus workers compensation attorney John H. Larrimer is a proud member of the third generation of Larrimer attorneys to dedicate their careers to protecting and representing injured workers at Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC. Grandson of firm founder, Richard N. Larrimer, John Larrimer was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 8, 1968. John spent grades 1-12 at The Columbus Academy in Gahanna, Ohio before matriculating to Lafayette College in 1987. An avid rugby player, John was the 4-year captain of the Lafayette College Rugby Club. John graduated Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Arts in European History in 1991.

Columbus Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney W. Joseph Edwards grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is an avid hockey fan, and enjoys learning more about Russia, including speaking the Russian language.. Joe is a former prosecuting attorney and started his Columbus, Ohio law practice in 1990. Attorney Edwards has tried over one hundred felonies before a jury, argued over ten cases before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and more than seven cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. He has handled over one-hundred fifty criminal appeals and has represented persons accused in a diverse array of matters, from complex mortgage and securities fraud to civil wrongful death actions.. With regard to the Columbus, Ohio OVI/DUI side of the practice:. From his law offices in Columbus, Edwards practices primarily in Central Ohio, focusing his practice in Franklin, Delaware, Madison, Licking, Pickaway, Ross, Fairfield and Muskingum Counties. Additionally, practicing throughout the Sixth Circuit, focusing mainly in the Northern and Southern Federal Districts of Ohio.

Cliff has represented Social Security and SSI clients for more than 29 years.  Cases are handled before Social Security and at all levels of the federal Court appeals system.  Cliff teaches continuing legal education courses on Social Security for other lawyers and is on the Board of Trustees for NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives.. Cliff also handles VA disability claims, and is registered with the VA as an authorized representative of veterans seeking VA benefits.. Cliff has had several cases of significance in federal Courts, including most recently Cole v. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, in the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, serving states including Ohio.

Christian Donovan is an experienced real estate, probate and business attorney and serves as general outside counsel to small business owners throughout central Ohio.  Mr. Donovan has been rated by Super Lawyers, an independent rating agency, as a Rising Star the last two years.. Mr. Donovan prides himself on attention to detail, personal relationships, client communication, and effective problem solving and advocacy for his clients.  No matter is too large or too small for Mr. Donovan to handle for his clients.

Chris joined the firm in 2008 as a law clerk. He is now a partner of the Firm. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his law degree from Capital University Law School. He is the son of one of the founding partners, Jim Vonau.. Chris’ practice areas include estate planning and probate matters; business formation, operation, transactions, and other matters; and residential, commercial, and investment real estate matters; guardianships; construction-related disputes.. Like his father, Chris is a member of both the Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations. He is a past member of Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) and is a current member of the Family and Youth Law Center (FYLaw) at Capital University, Volunteer Guardianship Program, the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors Group (PAG), Columbus Foundation Professional Council, and The Ohio State University Office of Estate and Gift Planning Professional Advisory Council.. Chris also chairs the Columbus Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Trust Committee. He currently serves on the Columbus Bar Association’s Board of Governors and is in line to become the acting President of the Columbus Bar Association.. Chris co-authored “Ohio Mechanics’ Lien”, a book published for fellow practitioners and contractors as a guide through the various topics of Ohio mechanics’ lien law.. As an avid supporter and alumnus of Saint Charles Preparatory High School in Bexley, Ohio, Chris is the current varsity head soccer coach at St. Charles. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Brittany, and his four children, Jackson, Barrett, Reese, and Callan.

Chelsea Long received her Juris Doctor in 2010 from Capital University Law School. She graduated third in her class and summa cum laude, was a member of the Capital University Law Review as a staff member in her second year and as a Research Editor in her third year. While attending Capital, Chelsea was a research assistant to Professor Susan M. Gilles, clerked for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, and externed for Judge Jeffrey Sutton in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Chelsea stays active in her community by supporting a variety of causes that focus on the arts and education. Chelsea attended Ohio University from 2003 to 2007 where she completed her Bachelors degree in Music History and Literature with an Honors Certificate in Flute Performance from Ohio University. She graduated magna cum laude and was awarded the Undergraduate Achievement in Music History Award.

Charles L. Bluestone, Esq., a graduate of Rutgers College and Rutgers School of Law, has assisted Ohio taxpayers in reducing their real property tax bills by successfully advocating cases before County Boards of Revision in all parts of Ohio. From 1993-97, Mr. Bluestone served as an Assistant Attorney General, rising to the position of Business Transactions Coordinator. Subsequently, he worked for a large firm in Columbus, Ohio, and then founded Bluestone Law Offices in 2001. He is a member of the Columbus, Ohio and American Bar Associations.. Mr. Bluestone has volunteered for many years in the Ohio Supreme Court’s mentoring program for newly-admitted attorneys, and as an Executive Committee member for the Franklin County Good Government Committee which organizes 12-15 Meet the Candidate events each election cycle. Most recently, he organized and curated Art 360: Contemporary Art Hatching Across Ohio which featured artworks by 48 Ohio artists and was on display during 2016-17-18 at six (6) art museums and exhibition spaces in Ohio and West Virginia.

Charles Kranstuber has been practicing the area of workers' compensation since 1982. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He received his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1979. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.. Upon graduation from the University of San Diego, he was employed by the Ohio Industrial Commission as a district hearing officer. The Industrial Commission is the state agency which handles the adjudication of contested matters in the workers' compensation system. After several years with the Ohio Industrial Commission, he was employed as an associate attorney at the law firm Agee, Clymer, & Morgan, where he worked through 1994. He then was hired by the law firm of Livorno & Arnett, where he served as a partner through 2006. Since that time, he has established his own law office, where his practice continues to consist of representing injured workers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio. He is affiliated with Geiser, Bowman and McLafferty LLC, formerly Cecil & Geiser LLC.. Charles Kranstuber has also been active in politics and local government. He served for 12 years as a city councilman in the City of Dublin and also served for 6 years as the mayor of the City of Dublin. In 2006, he was appointed by the governor as the injured workers' representative to the Workers' Compensation Oversight Commission, which is responsible for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. The Oversight Commission's duties include making recommendations regarding premium rates, investments, and setting the rules and policies of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.. Charles Kranstuber has been dedicated to serving the needs of injured workers in Ohio for over 25 years. He recognizes the deep trust placed by his clients and will strive to uphold that trust by working hard and fighting hard for you.