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Catherine Woltering focuses her practice on complex commercial, securities, and bankruptcy litigation matters, with experience in all phases of civil litigation in state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, and managing large scale cases in high profile and pressure environments. Catherine believes it is vital to understand her client’s goals and expectations at the outset of an engagement. Once these are established, Catherine collaborates with her clients and colleagues to develop the strongest possible strategy to achieve client objectives, whether defensive or offensive, before disputes erupt into expensive and protracted litigation.

Carrie is an employment attorney in Columbus, Ohio.  She believes communication with her clients is essential to ensure her clients feel comfortable navigating the legal process. She is committed to providing competent, aggressive representation through discipline and hard work.. Carrie represents clients in a wide variety of employment matters, including cases involving discrimination (based on race, age, religion, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, military service and veteran status, or pregnancy), sexual harassment, hostile work environment, failure to accommodate a disability; claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act; ERISA employee benefits appeals and litigation; review and negotiation of employment contracts, review of severance agreements and severance negotiation, review of non-compete agreements and non-solicitation agreements; wage and hour (unpaid overtime and minimum wage) claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Ohio law, including collective action and class action lawsuits. Carrie represents clients in jury trials, arbitrations, unemployment hearings, and hearings and mediations in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Ohio Civil Rights Commission.. Carrie is an employment lawyer in Columbus, Ohio, but she provides services to clients statewide.  Carrie has quickly become recognized a top employment lawyer in Ohio. In fact, she was selected as one of the youngest attorneys to be included on the Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Stars list for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The list includes only the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state of Ohio, as selected by her peers.. Carrie grew up in Akron, Ohio. She earned her undergraduate degree from Wittenberg University, where she studied psychology and competed on the women’s basketball team for all four years. Carrie received her J.D., summa cum laude, from Capital University Law School. She served two years on the Capital University Law Review.

Brittany received her Juris Doctor with a concentrating in Litigation from Capital University Law School graduating with honors. While attending law school, she received three CALI Awards for her work in Mediation Clinic, Business Negotiations, and General Practice Practicum. Brittany has also held various leadership roles while attending law school including serving as a Peer Advisor as well as President of the Animal Law Society.  Brittany attended undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications.. While she is well versed in many areas of the law, Brittany has chosen to focus her practice in the areas of Domestic Relations and Criminal Defense matters. Brittany has had the opportunity to be a part of several law firms in Central Ohio as an attorney practicing in Domestic Law. Brittany enjoys working with individuals facing life’s most challenging times and strives to assist them in finding the best answers possible to their problems. She is results driven and provides effective advocacy to her clients as she brings knowledge, professionalism, dedication, and compassion to each of her cases.. Brittany is licensed to practice throughout the State of Ohio in all Municipal‚ County‚ and State Courts. She is also licensed to practice in The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.Education:. J.D., Capital University Law School, 2018, cum laudeB.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 2007. Bar Admissions:. State of OhioU.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Memberships:. Ohio State Bar Association

Brian understands that each case and each client is unique.  He has built a trusted and highly successful law firm by listening to his clients in order to develop a proper litigation strategy for each case.  Brian has helped countless clients take on the insurance companies in order to ensure the client's rights are protected and they receive the full and fair compensation they deserve.. Brian was born and raised in Wooster, Ohio.  He obtained his undergraduate degree from Montana State University (Bozeman) before returning to Ohio to obtain his law degree from Capital University Law School in Columbus.. When he is not practicing law, Brian enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his daughters' softball teams, playing music, golfing, and fly fishing.

Brian A. Ramey was born and raised in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the spring of 1996 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemistry. Later, he attended the Florida State University where in the fall of 1998 he obtained a Master’s of Science degree in Biochemistry. From 1999-2000 he was a doctoral student in Biochemistry at the University of Miami, Florida. During this time he discovered that his true passion and goal in life did not lie in the physical sciences, and he made the decision to attend the Florida State University College of Law, where he graduated in May of 2003.. Brian passed the state bar of Alabama and Georgia, and subsequently worked as a Guardian ad Litem and appointed counsel in the Juvenile Court of Russell County, Alabama; as well as, appointed criminal defense counsel in the Circuit Court of Russell County, Alabama.. In October of 2005, Brian established the law firm known as Brian A. Ramey, Attorney at Law. Since that time, he has worked in numerous areas of law with an emphasis on divorce, custody, child support and other family law related issues. Brian is committed to using his experience and extensive community contacts to fully represent the best interests of his clients.

Brandon Snellings grew up in Phenix City, Alabama where he attended Glenwood School graduating as Salutatorian.  While in high school, Brandon was recognized by the University of Alabama as a Capstone Scholar and attended the World Affairs Seminar at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the National Student Leadership Conference for Law and Advocacy at American University in Washington, D.C., and the ILISA Language Institute while studying abroad in Costa Rice. He was also named as a state finalist in Alabama for Wendy’s High School Heisman for his efforts in academics, athletics, and community service.. Following high school, Brandon attended Mercer University as a Josiah Penfield Scholar earning his undergraduate degree.  At Mercer, Brandon was inducted into the Gamma Sigma Alpha honor society, played for Mercer’s tennis team, again studied abroad in Morocco, and joined Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity serving multiple offices including president and spending all four years on its executive board.  Brandon also participated in Lambda Chi at a national level attending the Impact Leadership program at the University of Florida and serving on the fraternity’s national status committee at the University of Maryland.. Continuing his education, Brandon attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law as a Jesse Mercer Scholar.  Throughout law school Brandon advanced in Mercer’s oral argument and client counseling competitions, captained one of the school’s most successful intramural teams, and focused his education on trial practice including advanced litigation drafting, trial practice manual, and earning an advanced writing and research honor.  During his time at law school Brandon also spent two years in Macon, Georgia clerking in the fields of Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation.  Prior to graduation, he also returned to Columbus in order to clerk for Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judges, the Honorable Douglas Pullen and Honorable Bobby Peters.. Returning home after completing his education, Brandon has continued to enjoy being involved in the legal field and local community including serving as president of the Columbus Young Lawyers Division, on the executive board of the Columbus Bar Association, and treasurer of the Columbus Trial Lawyers Association, as well as, participating in local CORTA tennis leagues, CASA soccer leagues, and has both acted as legal counsel for and played with the Columbus Lions and Beyond the Game Sports leagues.  Brandon resides in Phenix City with his wife, Andrea Kirsti Snellings, who works locally for TSYS and teaches ballet at Columbus School of Music and Dance.  Together, they are avid Auburn fans.

Brandon E. Shroy has spent more than a decade as a practicing attorney in Central Ohio, focusing primarily on criminal defense and traffic law. After graduating from Capital University Law he accepted a prosecution position at the Columbus City Attorney's Office. Brandon quickly developed a reputation as an aggressive litigator with an ability to expertly apply detailed legal knowledge to his cases with outstanding results.. With experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, Brandon is adept at perceiving and addressing weaknesses in the prosecution's case, which has proved an invaluable asset in his criminal defense practice.. As a trial attorney, Brandon has been invited to consult with local law enforcement agencies to train officers on the complex issues that arise during hearings and trials. He has consulted and trained officers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Columbus Division of Police, Westerville Police Department, Grove City Police Department, Hilliard Police Department, Worthington Division of Police, and others.. Brandon practices in all central Ohio courts including the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the Courts of Common Pleas, Municipal courts and Mayor's courts.. As your attorney, Brandon E. Shroy will utilize his extensive criminal defense experience and leverage his reputation as an aggressive litigator to fight on your behalf and deliver the best possible outcome for your case.

Brad Coppedge was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. He received his B.B.A. in Accounting from Mercer University in 1993, his J.D. degree from Mercer University School of Law in 1996, and his LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law in 1997. Before joining Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP in 2022, Mr. Coppedge was a shareholder/partner for six years at Hall Booth Smith, P.C., and prior to that practiced at Hatcher, Stubbs, Land Hollis and Rothschild, LLP for 18 years, becoming a partner in 2002. He joined Hall Booth Smith in 2016. He has been a member of the Georgia Bar since 1996 and the Alabama Bar since 1998. Mr. Coppedge is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and is a member of the Columbus Bar Association and the Atlanta Estate Planning Councili.. A significant portion of Mr. Coppedge's practice is dedicated to estate planning and estate administration. As part of his estate planning practice, Mr. Coppedge provides estate and tax planning advice for individuals, including the preparation of Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, life insurance trusts, family partnerships, gifting and transfer documents and various charitable planning techniques, such as charitable remainder and charitable lead trusts. In connection with his representation of estate planning clients, Mr. Coppedge regularly drafts pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Mr. Coppedge also represents both individual and corporate trustees in fiduciary matters including changes in trustees, trust terminations and similar matters.Mr. Coppedge also works with clients in the creation of Special Needs Trusts (SNTs), both for self-settled and third party donor created trusts, in Medicaid planning and in planning for beneficiaries with disabilities.Mr. Coppedge maintains an active probate and estate administration practice, which includes the representation of clients in the probate of Wills, administration of Estates, and Year's Support proceedings. Further, Mr. Coppedge works with families and individuals in need of a guardian of the person or conservator of the property, for adults, minors, and individuals with disabilities or special needs.. With his educational background and LL.M. in Taxation, Mr. Coppedge regularly works with clients in the areas of entity selection/formation/operation, Mr. Coppedge represents a significant number of small businesses, helps clients create new start-up business (LLCs, c-corporations, s-corporations and partnerships) and also represents a number of physician groups. He advises these clients on the best form of entity from a tax, liability, and operational standpoint, entity formation or incorporation, and continued representation on matters such as employment agreements, buy-sell agreements, contracts, leases, retirement plans and other matters related to the operation of a business. This representation regularly includes representing buyers and sellers of a business in connection with an asset purchase agreement or stock purchase agreement, and other corporate transactions.Mr. Coppedge also  regularly represents both entity and individual clients in controversies with the IRS and the State Department of Revenue including resolution procedures such as offers in compromise, innocent spouse filings and instalment agreements. Frequently, these matters involve payroll and sales tax liabilities assessed by the State Department of Revenue or Internal Revenue Service, both as against the employer and against an alleged responsible person of the employer such an owner or officer.Additionally, Mr. Coppedge also has a niche practice committed to helping clients with NFA Gun Trusts, also referred to as a Class 3 Trust or a Firearms Trust, which are utilized to legally purchase and own, and facilitate the subsequent transfer of, Title II Firearms, such as suppressors and SBRs sold by Class 3 dealers.Mr. Coppedge has written numerous articles in local, state and national publications and often speaks locally and regionally at events sponsored by private and public groups, on the topics of estate planning and choice of entity. Mr. Coppedge is AV rated by Martindale.

Born & raised in Dayton, Ohio, attorney Brad Jeckering always knew that he wanted to fight for the rights of regular folks. Brad graduated from Chaminade – Julienne, a Catholic high school in Dayton, which instilled a sense of responsibility and dedication to community.. Upon graduating from The Ohio State University, Brad decided to dedicate himself to the legal profession and applied to law school. During his time as a law student at Capital University Law School, Brad worked at the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas and a Dublin-based Employment Discrimination Firm as a law clerk.. Brad is a proud graduate of Capital University Law School where he was on the Dean’s List for 5 semesters, completed 160 hours of Pro Bono work, and graduated as a member of the Order of the Curia.. Brad has been fortunate enough to handle cases big and small. He has successfully advocated for clients in trial courts, appellate courts, and has even had appeals accepted by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Brad is unafraid to take on any organization and has successfully sued The Ohio State University, UPS, USPS, and other major US corporations.. Brad currently resides in Columbus, Ohio and loves traveling, trying new Columbus restaurants, and taking his dog Finch out for cruises in the convertible.

Bob Cochran is a former prosecutor, trial lawyer, and litigator with over 26 years of experience. In 2018, he left a large law firm in Columbus, Ohio to open his own firm and focus on representing individuals and businesses charged with a crime or facing a government investigation. He also focuses on representing health care providers under investigation for Medicare, Medicaid, and other types of health care fraud, as well as licensing and regulatory problems and issues.. Bob previously served as an Assistant County Prosecutor and Assistant Ohio Attorney General where he prosecuted environmental crimes and later served as the Assistant Chief of Ohio’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Before starting his own firm, Bob practiced at Ice Miller LLP (formerly Schottenstein, Zox & Dunn) where he was a member of the health care department, practicing white collar criminal defense, health care law, and commercial litigation.  He is also a Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney in the Southern District of Ohio.

Blake Edge* and John Kimbell** are the principals of Edge & Kimbell.  As law school classmates, practicioners and friends for a quarter of a century, they've learned that their practice is about you.  Therefore, they treat you like they'd want to be treated.

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:

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Ben Nyhan practiced exclusively in family law for six years prior to founding QDRO Partners.  Ben's practice was primarily limited to Central Ohio, but it was not uncommon to find him in courtrooms all over Ohio, from Cuyahoga County to Hamilton County.  While mostly handling divorce matters, he also represented clients in juvenile custody and child support cases, adoptions, and guardianship proceedings.. Ben's interest and experience in high-asset, complex divorce cases - combined with the demand for a local QDRO drafting service centered on attention to detail - led him to create QDRO Partners.  QDRO Partners is unique in that there are very few QDRO entities run by an attorney whose prior practice was wholly centered on domestic relations law.  Ben's practical experience as a divorce attorney and his understanding of the inner workings of settlement negotations, time constraints, and the court system allows him to provide his customers with a higher level of service.  QDRO Partners strives to meet the needs of local practitioners with sophisticated, timely, and convenient service.. In order to ensure QDRO Partners is at the forefront of all things QDRO, Ben maintains regular contact with other professionals who deal with QDRO-related issues, including counsel for public pension funds, employee benefits attorneys, actuaries, and accountants.. Ben was born and raised in Bexley, Ohio.  Prior to graduating law school and entering private practice in 2010, Ben lived and worked in Washington, D.C., working in legislative affairs and on Capitol Hill.

Barry Wolinetz has been practicing law for over 40 years. After participating in the Master’s program in the Political Science department at The Ohio State University, Mr. Wolinetz received his Juris Doctor from The Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University in 1971. Prior to establishing Wolinetz Law Offices in 2005, Mr. Wolinetz was an associate and later partner at three other firms. Mr. Wolinetz has tried virtually every type of civil case, including high profile divorce matters, Civil RICO, Federal Security Litigation, Federal and Tax Court matters, real estate matters, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, dischargeability issues in bankruptcy court and insurance related controversies. Mr. Wolinetz has been designated a “Super Lawyer” for the past 11 years in a row and practices general litigation, with a focus on domestic relations and business law. He is currently admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, as has been admitted to practice in several other states and jurisdictions on a limited basis. Barry is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which represents the highest level of professional excellence as rated by his peers.

Background: Sean is an experienced attorney in the field of serious personal injury litigation.  Now in his fifth year of practice, Sean has worked hand in hand with some of the best attorneys in the country. Recently named a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney by both the National Trial Lawyers and the National Black Lawyers, Sean has worked on many notable cases and received outstanding results for his clients.. Prior to opening Walton + Brown, LLP, Sean was an attorney with The Cochran Firm, the prestigious firm founded by legendary attorney Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.  During this time he was also Of Counsel with an Ohio based law firm specializing in serious personal injury cases.  Early in his career he gained experience handling cases ranging from criminal defense to employment law and small business matters. Sean has also worked for a Federal District Court Judge in Cincinnati, Ohio as well as an Employment law firm in Columbus, Ohio.. Sean is also a Certified Contract Advisor with the National Football League. He represents athletes through ELITE Sports and Entertainment Agency, LLC. Education: Sean holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a focus in African American Studies from the University of Cincinnati and a Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School. During his time at the University of Cincinnati he was a Coca-Cola Darwin T. Turner Scholar. He attended Capital University Law School on the Presidential Merit Scholarship.. Awards: National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40; National Black Lawyers Top 100 - Top 40 Under 40; Who's Who in Black Columbus. In the Community: Sean is active in a number of community and professional organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.;  100 Black Men of Central Ohio; John Mercer Langston Bar Association;  National Bar Association; American Association for Justice;  Ohio Association of Justice; Columbus Bar Association; and the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association.. Sean is a member of the Board of Directors for the John Mercer Langston Bar Association, where he serves as Chairman of the Solo/Small Firm Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Capital University African American Law Alumni Association.. Currently, Sean is the lead attorney on an initiative to draft and propose new laws in Ohio pertaining to the police use of force and deadly force. He also lectures frequently on issues ranging from knowing your rights to how to properly document instances of excessive police force.  Family Life: Sean is married and lives with his wife Jennifer and newborn daughter Sabella Nile in Columbus, Ohio. Sean is a native of Dayton, Ohio.

AV rated attorney from Columbus, Ohio.  I strive to advocate for my clients and provide them with the best service possible.

Attorney William H. Nesbitt limits his private practice to Criminal Defense in Ohio state courts and Federal Court.. Will focuses on government investigations, drug crime, intervention in lieu of conviction, sex offenses involving false sex abuse allegations, computer internet crime, white collar economic crime, domestic violence, violation of protection order defense, assault, DUI, serious vehicular crime and all other general crime in Ohio.. He assists clients that are currently under investigation and works to limit their criminal exposure. Will is widely regarded as one of the top “up and coming” criminal defense lawyers in Ohio having already obtained numerous acquittals, dismissals and reduced sentencing for thousands of clients.. Will is a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Columbus Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is the current criminal law committee chair for the Central Ohio Association for Justice.. Will has been continuously selected by his peers as a Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2015. He has also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer, and a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine. As a preeminent source of knowledge in his field, Will is often called upon by news stations and talk radio shows to speak on matters of criminal law and is regularly invited to speak to his peers at numerous continuing legal education courses.. Will earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and continued to Capital University Law School in Columbus, OH to earn his juris doctorate degree. During law school Will worked in the Franklin County Public Defender’s Office and clerked for a Municipal Court Judge. After law school graduation he was employed as a trial staff attorney in the Public Defender’s Office. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.. While attending law school Will met his wife, Laura. Laura is an attorney at the Nesbitt Law Firm and focuses her practice on consumer bankruptcy law. They have three children and reside in Dublin, OH. Will enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, working out and watching sports.. Mr. Nesbitt earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington. He received his J.D. from Capital University Law School. While Mr. Nesbitt attended law school, he was active in the legal fraternity Phi Alpha Delta and the Environmental Law Society.. For his exceptional service in the field of criminal defense, Mr. Nesbitt was selected to:. 2015 Member of American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2015-2019 Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars2014-2016 list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer2015-2016 Columbus CEO Top Lawyer2015 "10 Best" Attorneys in Ohio2015 Top 100 DUI Attorneys by The National Advocacy for DUI DefenseOhio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL), and the Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (COACDL).

Attorney Kia M. Wrice has always loved helping people through challenging times. She knows there are a lot of flaws in the justice system and is dedicated to helping individuals and families work through them. Kia genuinely cares about the people she represents. To her, you’ll never be just another case number, but a person whose future she’s committed to protecting. When you walk through her doors, you are always greeted by a friend. She strives to make your case as easy for you as possible while seeking a favorable outcome. In her free time, Kia enjoys acting, modeling, and keeping herself involved in her church as much as she is able to.

Attorney Kelley Boller is one of the founding partners of Boller & Petty, LLC. A graduate of the University of Dayton and a member of the Ohio Bar, Attorney Boller has been practicing law for more than 20 years. An Ohio native, she’s committed to serving her community through providing passionate legal services for families going through divorce, annulments, or adoptions. She devoted herself to divorce and custody law after realizing how unfair the process can be, despite the fact that it should always be equitable. Attorney Boller strives to be a shoulder to lean on for clients who are going through a difficult time, as divorce can be emotionally and financially draining. Attorney Boller was admitted to the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Ohio in 2007.

Attorney Jessa M. Gary received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Florida Atlantic University in 2008.. Mrs. Gary received her law degree, cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in May 2011.  Upon graduation, she became licensed to practice law in Florida, Ohio and North Dakota.   Mrs. Gary is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and a member of the Catholic Foundation’s Professional Advisors Group.. Prior to joining Jackson and Curtin, Mrs. Gary worked in Fargo, North Dakota performing legal review of documents for an investment firm.

Attorney in Columbus, Ohio.  Admitted to the bar in 2003.  Primary Practice areas are Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations and Personal Injury.

Attorney Ed Malek graduated from Capital University Law School in 1969. While attending law school in the evening, he was employed full time during the day and was also actively involved in the United States Army Reserves. Mr. Malek was admitted to the Ohio State Bar Association and commenced employment with the Franklin County Probate Court. He then became an assistant prosecutor for the Franklin County Municipal Court. Mr. Malek has proudly completed his military responsibilities for his country.. In 1971, Mr. Malek entered into private practice and opened his own law firm in Columbus, Ohio. The Law Firm of Malek & Malek emphasizes representation of those people tragically injured in workers’ compensation accidents, automobile collisions and other serious injury events. For nearly 40 years, he has provided expert legal services to the community, representing many fine people and citizens of greater Columbus and surrounding counties.. Mr. Malek is blessed to have eight children and a wonderful wife of 47 years. He is proud to be working closely with three of his sons, James, Doug, and Kip Malek, who are licensed attorneys at the firm.

Attorney Colin E. McNamee, an exceptional legal professional with over a decade of dedicated experience in the defense of complex criminal cases. Throughout his career, Colin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing discreet and thorough representation for his clients, often achieving successful outcomes that remain out of the public eye. Colin understands that facing criminal charges can be one of the most challenging times in an individual’s life, and he approaches each case with compassion and a deep understanding of the personal stakes involved. His decision to specialize in criminal defense stems from his desire to be a steadfast ally for those navigating life's most difficult obstacles. Known for his detail-oriented nature and passionate advocacy, Colin is unyielding in his efforts to mitigate the challenges posed by the government.. His holistic approach to criminal defense includes intensive investigation and meticulous preparation, which are essential to achieving favorable results. Colin invests significant time and energy into each case, recognizing that his clients deeply value their families, freedoms, and livelihoods. He has cultivated extensive experience in risk management, particularly for white-collar and business clients, helping them ensure compliance with laws and regulations while navigating complex legal landscapes.. Prior to establishing KM Law Firm, Colin was a partner at a respected Columbus-based criminal defense firm, where he earned recognition for his outstanding client-centered representation. He excels at framing effective defenses and leveraging available evidence and resources to maintain a strategic advantage in the face of prosecution.. Colin's qualities of patience, timing, and skill make him a distinguished advocate in the criminal justice system. He proudly offers his clients not only expertise but also a personalized approach tailored to their specific needs.