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For over 25 years, Paul J. Hess Jr. has represented clients ably, ethically and with great success in workers’ compensation administrative hearings and litigation. Having worked for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, he has an insider’s knowledge of the workers’ compensation process. Mr. Hess Jr. also handles Social Security claims.

For my clients, litigation is not a process - it is personal.  Whether my client is a large business concern, a nationally renowned medical provider or a fledgling business trying to make it through the year, they entrust their problems to me.  I listen to their concerns, provide my personal insights and work with them to develop a plan of action and see it through to the end. Common sense perspectives and well defined goals yield the results they need and allow them to focus their time and energy on what matters most to them: their families, patients and businesses.. David has devoted his entire legal career to litigation. He has extensive experience in complex commercial, medical malpractice and long term care matters. He has represented Ohio businesses in litigation involving contractual obligations and unfair competition. In a commercial matter, after seven years of intense litigation, David prevailed at trial as co-counsel on behalf of 270,000 Ohio employers, obtaining a judgment for the return of $859 million dollars, leading to resolution after trial.. David also defends hospitals and physicians in numerous specialties as well as skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Throughout his career he has successfully litigated hundreds of lawsuits, many involving commercial claims, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and hospital liability. He has served as first chair counsel in more than 50 jury trials throughout Ohio.. David is also a frequent speaker on issues of litigation and risk management, and has been featured numerous times in the media on such matters. David is a Member of the Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice and Long Term Care Practice Groups.

For his record of success, Mr. Soroka has been named in Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an award limited to the top 2 ½ percent of lawyers under 40 in each state, and was recognized by Best Lawyers. He was also selected for membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. This membership is by invitation only and is extended only to those trial lawyers who have a track record of trial results and have demonstrated superior qualification. Additionally, Mr. Soroka has been included in The Nation's Top One Percent, as selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, holds an Avvo "Superb" rating, and was listed in the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys' Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under Age 40.

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For 2021, as in 2017, 2019, and 2020, Super Lawyers ranked Frank Ray as the #1 attorney in Ohio.. After 41 years as an accomplished trial lawyer, since 2014, Frank transitioned to service as a private mediator for complex civil disputes.  Drawing on his experience as lead counsel in more than 125 civil trials, Frank has conducted hundreds of mediations for a broad spectrum of legal matters.  Attorneys; law firms; state and federal judges; governmental agencies; insurers; small and large businesses; and medical institutions call on Frank to facilitate out-of-court resolution of their civil disputes.. Frank will only convene his in-person mediation conferences at sites located in central Ohio.  Since the COVID-19 outbreak, he has regularly conducted mediations by video-teleconference, hosting via the Zoom platform.  Whether in-person or remotely, Frank has sustained a high percentage of settlements for participating parties in his mediations.. Frank continues to serve as Legal Counsel to the Columbus Clippers Triple-A Baseball Organization; the operating entity for Huntington Park, the Clippers' home baseball stadium; and Buckeye Boosters, Inc., the official boosters organization of the Athletic Department of The Ohio State University.. Since 2014, Frank has volunteered his time to serve as a fundraiser for the Columbus Bar Foundation's All-In Campaign, charged with raising critical funding from central Ohio lawyers and law firms for the benefit of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus.

Focused on education and employment.. Chelsea prides herself on getting to know her clients and truly listening, so as to best remedy their legal issues and accomplish their goals in the process. Chelsea regularly appears in state and federal courts, and at administrative hearings. She has also argued appellate cases in front of the Sixth Circuit and state district courts.. Affiliations:. Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association (Barrister Leadership Program), DublinChamber of Commerce (Leadership Academy), Next Gen Dublin Young Professionals Organization. Bar Admission. Ohio, 2012; U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Fan of classical music and jazz; former actor in theater; retired classical music radio announcer.

Family Law:  Our practice is limited to divorce dissolution, custody, support and other like family law matters. We represent clients who need immediate advice and concentrated service from experienced legal counsel. Our founding attorney has served as counsel in large national law firms. She believes that there are no "small clients" and ensures that all clients receive personalized legal services. Most of our clients are referred by former clients, friends, and colleagues who trust our judgment and proven ability to ‘get the job done.’. Solutions: We are experienced problem solvers, who thrive on developing creative strategies to complex matters. We will work hand-in-hand with you to construct a plan to get the results you need.  We give candid advice, and at times may not tell you what you want to hear. But that is our job. Our goal is not simply to get paid. Rather, we want you to understand all of your options along with the pros and cons of each.. Personalized Service: One size does not fit all. We see you as an individual and want to understand what makes you tick. We want to know what challenges you face. What are your goals? What are your concerns? This allows us to fashion a plan that best fits you.

Experienced attorney with a strong background in commercial law, corporate compliance, risk management, and ethics and professional responsibility. Driven compliance professional with a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with corporate leaders and providing strategic direction in complex regulatory environments. Strong ability to anticipate potential risks and respond quickly and decisively to changes in the compliance landscape. Extensive knowledge of healthcare, international trade, anti-bribery and anti- corruption laws and regulations.

Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Domestic Relations, Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Writing, Trials, and Prenuptial Agreements. Strong legal professional graduated from The John Marshall Law School.

Experienced advertising, marketing, and e-commerce lawyer. Manages legal support for Fortune 100 marketing community. Subject matter expert in advertising, marketing, and social media law, sports marketing, ad agency contracts, sweepstakes and contests, celebrity and other talent issues, and influencer marketing. Also leads cross-functional teams supporting disruptive innovation initiatives and strategic partnerships.

Erica Harris Young is known for her passionate and zealous advocacy of her clients.  It is her philosophy that her job is to ensure that every client’s rights are preserved; and she is willing to fight for that by ensuring that she knows each client’s case inside and out.. Erica graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Ethnic and American Studies with a focus on critical legal and race theory. She then entered the evening program of Capital University Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree magna cum laude while working full time at a prominent civil law firm.. Erica is licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Additionally, Erica is a certified Guardian ad Litem through the Supreme Court of Ohio.. She sees clients as people, not cases, and as such works for and with each client to ensure the very best possible outcome.

Eric W. Johnson received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State University in 1990 and obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law in 1995.  He has been practicing in the area of family law since 1998. Prior to joining the firm, he also worked in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and insurance subrogation, among other general practice fields.. Mr. Johnson joined Sowald, Sowald, Anderson & Hawley in 2004, became a named partner in the firm in 2009, and in 2012 was designated by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law.. He is an active member of the Ohio State, Columbus, and Delaware County Bar Associations, serving on the family law committees of each, and is also a member of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Mr. Johnson is additionally licensed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, became fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation in 2008, and is a member of Mensa.. Mr, Johnson welcomes all cases in the area of family law where clients expect exemplary effort and especially looks to encourage a greater number of clients to consider the benefits of non-litigation paths to resolving their concerns, including collaborative law and mediation.

EFFECTIVE, CREATIVE AND CARING.  Dennis has been a trial lawyer since he began practicing law in 2001.  His practice focuses solely on Domestic Relations matters. Dennis has extensive trial experience and has the reputation for being an aggressive advocate who seeks to protect his clients’ legal and financial interests.  From Dennis’ experience, he has learned how to guide his clients through the stressful time of life that divorce brings.  Dennis has been recognized by his peers as one of the top young lawyers in Ohio.  He has been listed in Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 which recognizes Ohio’s top young lawyers.  Dennis has moved on to be listed in Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as a Super Lawyer for 2016 -2017 which recognizes attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dennis has been selected as one of Columbus' top attorneys in 2015 and 2016 as listed in Columbus CEO magazine.  Dennis has also been selected by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 in Ohio which is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to individuals who exemplify superior qualifications and leadership as a trial lawyer. Finally, Dennis is listed in Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America and named as a 2016 Top Lawyer by the Global Directory of Who's Who, and listed as one of the Top 100 Family Lawyers in the State of Ohio for 2017 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.  While Dennis has earned recognition as one of Ohio’s top lawyers, what sets him apart from other lawyers is his genuine concern for those who suffer the pain of divorce and he strives to make a difference in the individuals he represents.

Education Litigator. Defense attorney.  Current Magistrate.  Former Prosecutor.. As an experienced trial attorney with more than 13 years of active, courtroom experience, I'm passionate about customer service, and about helping every client understand the legal process and the potential consequences of their situation.  I will work hard for you to obtain the best result possible; your case is incredibly important to you, so it's equally important to me.. I thrive in the courtroom, but also excel at negotiations outside the courtroom.  I excel at representing teachers, school administrators, and professors in employment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct related matters, representing clients in wrongful termination and employment-related discrimination claims, representing students in misconduct allegations, and continue to excel at defending both adults and juveniles against criminal and traffic complaints.

Dustin Blake is one of Ohio’s premier criminal defense attorneys and trial lawyers.  Mr. Blake has represented hundreds of individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes.   Mr. Blake also handles select high stakes civil lawsuits.  Mr. Blake has been recognized by peers and colleagues as a Top Lawyer in Central Ohio by Columbus C.E.O. Magazine and rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® rated attorney, the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer.  AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.  Mr. Blake is a member of many legal organizations including The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, which is an invitation-only national organization, composed of America’s Top Trial Lawyers.Mr. Blake is admitted to practice before the Ohio Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.  Practice Areas: Criminal Law:  Federal / State Crimes, Felony / Misdemeanor Crimes, Appeals.  White Collar Crimes,  Drug Trafficking / Possession / Paraphernalia,  DUI / OVI / DWI,  Money Laundering,  Embezzlement / Forgery / Theft / Fraud,  Crimes of Violence,  Sex Crimes,  Computer Crimes,  Gun Crimes,  Extradition,  Parole Violations,  Expungements. Civil Litigation.

Drawing upon his trial experience as a former federal prosecutor with the Criminal Tax Division of the Department of Justice and his substantive civil federal tax background and experience, with a Master in Tax Law from Georgetown University and as Certified Public Accountant (inactive), Mr. Grady’s practice primary centers on federal white collar defense representation and representation and litigation with the Internal Revenue Service in income and estate tax, criminal tax, trust fund recovery tax controversies, and complex collection controversies and litigation.  The firm’s federal criminal tax and federal white collar crime defense representation relates to administrative and grand jury investigations and indictments relating to alleged violations of federal criminal tax, currency violations, health care fraud, money laundering, wire and mail fraud, securities fraud, and other white collar related laws and investigations initiated and conducted by the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, Department of Justice, and other federal law enforcement agencies.  The firm’s civil tax controversy representation relates to representation before the IRS in all stages of civil tax controversies, from audit examination, appeals, complex collection representation, penalty matters, refunds, liens and levies, trust fund recovery controversies, and civil and criminal litigation against the IRS.  Finally, the firm represents corporate and small businesses in planning, structuring and representation, including substantive civil tax advice planning for businesses and individuals, including assisting individuals with estate and asset protection planning.. Terrence A. Grady & Associates, Co., L.P.A. is a boutique law firm primarily focused on providing legal representation and counsel to individuals and businesses faced with civil and criminal tax related controversies with the IRS and States.

Douglas Koppel practices workers’ compensation in the Columbus and Circleville offices.  Doug grew up in central Ohio and earned his B.A. in History from the Ohio State University.  He stayed at Ohio State for law school and obtained his J.D. in 2008.  Doug remains an avid OSU sports fan, attending several football and basketball games each year.  He also follows Cleveland sports teams.  A new father, Doug spends most of his time with his wife and son.

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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, .