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Greetings,. I want  to help you ! I have focused my entire legal career on helping individuals , families and business owners facing financial difficulty.. I truly hope you will join the thousands of people I have made debt free over 20 years of practice.  I understand the stress caused by too much debt.. At our firm, you will experience a level of service that is beyond comparison in our legal community. We have a highly trained team of attorneys and parealegals and a 24/7 online client care center.  We are here for you.. Let's get started on the next chapter of your life.  What are you waiting for.... Regards,. W Mark Jump

Grant focuses on the regulation of financial firms such as banks, credit unions, broker-dealers and investment advisors. He has also represented clients in business formations and acquisitions, financial institution mergers, the issuance of public and private securities, equipment leasing matters, corporate reorganization, bankruptcy proceedings and technology matters, including electronic payment systems. He also has represented de novo financial institutions, corporate and natural person credit unions, community banks and regional and national banking organizations.. Grant is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Banking and Finance Law, Equipment Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law, has been recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers® and he is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. Grant was named Best Lawyers® 2014 Columbus, Ohio Equipment Finance Law Lawyer of the Year and most recently named Best Lawyers® 2017, Columbus, Ohio Financial Services Regulation Law Lawyer of the Year. He edits the firm's banking & finance blog, Banking & Finance Law Report

Gordon represents clients who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of medical malpractice, industrial accidents, birth trauma, and auto/trucking/motorcycle accidents. He has served as first chair trial counsel in countless cases, obtaining millions of dollars for his clients.. A graduate of Capital University Law School, Gordon also served as coach of the Law School's Mock Trial team. His memberships include the Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. Gordon also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Livingston United Methodist Church. Gordon was selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer 2009 and 2011.. Attorney Gordon Evans recently received recognition from the Ohio State Bar Assocation (OSBA) for winning the largest amateur boxing tournament in the country. Watch the video as attorney Gordon Evans "puts on the gloves" and discusses his passion for boxing and how it applies to his practice of the law.

Good, honest people get hurt by those who are careless or greedy.  Often, these injustices completely disrupt a person’s life or severely reduce the quality of life they’d previously enjoyed.  For me, it’s the moment when I am able to give people that feeling of relief and peace of mind after they’ve endured such a hardship—that’s the reason I do what I do.

Geoff helps Buckeyes get paid after car accidents and other injuries caused by the negligence of others. He was personally affected by the loss of his mother in a car accident in 2008. Since then, he has vowed to help others who have been wronged by the negligence of others.. He also works with veterans to provide them with pro-bono legal services. When he is not working or doing pro-bono work, he enjoys crossfit, running, and soccer. He lives in Clintonville with his fiancee and his two black lab mix puppies.

General Commercial Law Practice with concentration on Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Real Estate Development, General Commercial Law, Franchising, Financing and Trademark Law.

Gary Cox has been representing government, corporate (for profit and non-profit) and individual clients since 1989.  Gary's practice has ranged anywhere from prosecuting polluters, defending dairy, pork, beef, produce and artisan farmers, drafting business contracts and documents, negotiating zoning disputes, and speaking and testifying on issues of administrative licensing/permitting, food safety, and agriculture.

Frederick D. Benton, Jr. is a graduate of St. Joseph’s College and Capital University Law School.  He is the principal of a law firm bearing his name.  He is licensed to practice law in the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, and the Ohio Supreme Court.  His practice includes all major criminal and civil litigation, business, real estate, and personal injury.. He is active in a number of community, civic, and professional organizations.  His community involvement includes:  Governing Board - Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy; Mt. Olivet Baptist Church; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; The Leadership Experience; Urban Resurrection Community Development Corporation; and the Urban Minority Alcoholism Outreach Program of Franklin County, Inc. (past member);. His professional activities include: John Mercer Langston Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Columbus Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Conference of Black Lawyers, Ohio State Bar Association; Columbus Bar Association (past member); and the Federal Bar Association (past member).

Former Outside Counsel and Special Counsel to the Attorney General, State of Ohio. Entrepreuner-Founder: Ohio Dispute Resolution Company,Del's Lemonade of Ohio and Cruisin' on the Riverfront Classic Car Show. Current Member, Board of Trustees, Deaf Services Center. Past Member; Board of Trustees, Contemporary Amercian Theatre Company (CATCO) and Center for New Directions. Life Member, Kappa Kappa Psi, Alpha Chapter, National Honorary Band Fraternity. Member; Sierra Club, Columbus Zoo, Wexner Center, WOSU, Chevy Classics Club, US Bowling Congress, RI Reds Historical Society and Columbus Museum. Honorary Kentucky Colonel. Youth Member: DeMolay and Boy Scouts (incl Philmont Ranch). Delegate-At-Large, 1976 National Presidential Convention

For the last 20 years I have assisted your family, friends and neighbors by pairing compassionate negotiation with tried and true litigation skills. I am an OSBA Certified Family Relations Specialist, a designation earned by only a handful of attorneys in the State of Ohio. I understand the stress, pain and frustration that families experience in times of need. I am here to help.

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.

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 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.

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.