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I primarily handle criminal cases and family law related matters, though I consider myself a genreal practicioner.  I am driven to help people resolve their legal issues.  I provide my clients with my personal cell phone number, and I make myself available 24/7.  I have a proven track record at trial and through the plea bargaining process.  I am licensed to practice law in Ohio and Federal Court.  I primarily practice in Franklin county, OH; however, I do practice throughout OH (I have practiced in over 10 different OH counties).  I am passionate, affordable, client-serving, and results-oriented.  Please contact me for a free thrity-minute consultation.

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

I obtained my education at West Virginia University, the University of Oklahoma and Capital University.  I have been living in Central Ohio since 1998 and I have been practicing law for 8 years.  I have experience in a variety of areas and am able to assist clients with many of their legal needs.  I offer personal attention to my clients and payment plans are available.  I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  I volunteer as the recruiting coordinator for the Reynoldsburg High School football team.

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

I know that it is standard practice in law to have scales or a gavel or some other symbol that says “attorney”.  But I wanted to choose a symbol that didn’t just stand for the practice of law, but that represented my purpose for practicing law.. The Owl represents Athena- who is the Greek goddess of wisdom, prudent warfare and guardian of people. For centuries, Athena has symbolized an astute companion and protector of those who are embarking on dangerous journeys or facing struggles.. I practice law with the goal in mind to help people when they need it the most-when they are facing legal issues.  They don’t call them “legal battles” because they are easy.. From the time we first meet until the case is resolved I will be your advocate, your companion in your journey, and will work diligently to protect your rights.  You are not alone.  I will be with you every step of the way.

I have tried to jury verdict over 100 cases.  Our firm has earned a reputation of of trying cases to verdict and as a result we can settle many cases for top value.   When selecting an attorney ask them about their jury trial experience.

I have tried over 300 Jury Trials including atleast 15 Capital Murder Cases.

I have represented clients in matters ranging from OVI/DUI and simple contract disputes to complex business litigation and first degree murder. In recognition of these accomplishments, Ohio Super Lawyers® honored me as a “Rising Star” for 2012, 2013, and 2014.. I am a native of Bexley, Ohio. In my free time, I volunteer at the Columbus Legal Aid Society’s Brief Legal Advice Clinics and Adult Shelter Assistance Project and am an officer of the Board of Trustees of NNEMAP, one of the largest food pantries in the Central Ohio Area.  I also participates in Pelotonia, am an assistant class agent for Carleton College, and provides pro bono counsel to Hogar Irekua, an orphanage in Morelia, Mexico.

I have proven experience in criminal defense law. I am hard-working, dedicated,  thorough and will provide a vigorous defense. I am also currently a guest lecturer on OVI Law with the Crossroads Recovery "Driving Intervention Program." Call me at. I will fight for your rights.

I have over thirty years of trial experience and I'm a former prosecutor. I know the court system inside and out. My clients receive expert counsel and the attention each case deserves.. The vast majority of my cases are in Franklin County Ohio and I have an excellent reputation here that often helps my clients considerably. I built my reputation on hard work, attention to detail, and honest dealings with clients and prosecutors.

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

I have lived in Columbus for most of my life. I graduated from Harris County High School in 2003, and went off to the University of Georgia for my bachelor's degree. I received my bachelor's with honors in 2006, and I received a full scholarship to attend the University of Georgia School of Law. In 2009, I graduated with honors from the law school.. I passed the bar exam on my first attempt, and I was officially admitted to practice law in state of Georgia in February of 2010. I spent the next six months working the Superior Court Judges in South Georgia Judicial Circuit in a temporary clerkship. I returned home to Columbus in August of 2010 to work with the law firm of Meacham, Earley and Fowler P.C. In working for this general practice law firm, I handled divorce and other domestic, collections, contract, and other general civil cases.. Since returning to Columbus, I have active in CORTA and in the Columbus Adult Soccer Association (CASA).

I have had the priviledge of trying cases from Virginia to California, and many places in between.  Representing the medical and nursing profession in today’s world requires a fast, responsive approach. Over the past 20+ years of my practice, my healthcare clients have become diversified across the State of Ohio and across the country.. In years past, clients used to only hire firms in the town where the matter was pending. This is no longer the case. With current technologies, we are connected to our complete resources 24/7 – no matter the jurisdiction. To truly concentrate on one field of practice requires we will be where you are, when you need us. Our philosophy is to put your interests first, provide an aggressive defense and examine those details that will differentiate our work from any other firm.. I have represented medical, nursing and healthcare cases for both large and small providers. Just as the plaintiff’s bar is becoming more organized and more focused, we are responding to this challenge. This has resulted in many successful outcomes.. I defend cases involving all areas of medicine including birth trauma, neonatology, nephrology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, pulmonology, internal medicine, family medicine, anesthesia, radiology, otolaryngology, pathology, physical therapy and many different issues involving nursing care.. The defense of such a diverse array of medical and nursing issues requires intensive coordination with the best experts in the field of your specialty to facilitate jury comprehension and understanding. This results in a high level of success on the most catastrophic cases.

I have broad experience with Workers' Compensation issues, handling cases at every level of a workers' compensation case, including but not limited to, administrative hearings and courts all over Ohio, including the Tenth District Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio. I have handled workers' compensation matters for large retailers, construction companies, manufacturers, and small businesses, as well as, served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Workers Compensation section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office. While serving as an Assistant Attorney General, I provided legal representation for the Bureau of Worker's Compensation and the Industrial Commission. Supreme Court Cases:- State ex rel. Johnnie M. McBride v. United Home Care and Industrial Commission- State ex rel. Roger M. Smith v. Veach Trucking, Inc., and Industrial Commission- State of Ohio ex rel. Grimes Aerospace Co., Inc. v. Industrial Commission of Ohio and Wesley Miller - State ex rel. Jeffrey Luther v. Ford Motor Company Batavia Transmission Plant and The Industrial Commission- State ex rel. Howard E. Stamm v. Harm and Ring Mechanical, Inc., and Industrial Commission- State ex rel. Ellis Super Valu, Inc. v. Industrial Commission of Ohio and Susan B. Hudgel - State of Ohio ex rel. Delmar Collins v. Almar Realty Corporation and Industrial Commission- State of Ohio ex rel. Schwebel Baking Company v. Industrial Commission of Ohio and John A. Mihin- State ex rel. John Barker v. International Truck and Engine Corp. and Industrial Commission

I have been specializing in the area of Workers' Compensation/Labor for the last 30 years.  I have a diverse background representing the Bureau of Workers Compensation, the Industrial Commission of Ohio, employers and injured workers in administrative hearings and litigation throughout Ohio.  I have argued 50 plus cases before the court of appeals, 24 cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and have won 20 Workers' Compensation jury trials.

I have been representing disabled adults and children since 1997, and I love my work. In 2011, I became business partners with my husband, attorney Ken Karlock, and our practice is limited exclusvely to Social Security Disability cases.. In 2010, my husband and I co-founded the Columbus Bar Association's Social Security Disability Law Committee, and we co-chaired the group for three years.  We have both spoken at legal education seminars about Social Security Disability, and speak frequently at public events, educating medical practitioners and the public about the disability program.  We were awarded the Columbus Bar Association's President's Award in 2013.. I'm a proud step mother to two beautiful children, and the crazy dog mom of our loveable seven pound office pooch. When I'm not working, I'm snapping pictures of beautiful downtown Columbus, watching the Buckeyes, and supporting the local music scene.. I hope you will visit our website, read our blog, and contact us if you need assistance with your Social Security Disability claim!

I have been practicing law since 1999. Prior to my law practice, I worked 7 years for the McDonald's Corporation and 9 years for the Kroger Company, all in operations. I am a 1983 graduate of Capital University, with a BA in Business Administration, and a 1999 graduate of Capital University Law School.. I am currently on the Board of Directors for the Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers (COAJL) and am also the President-elect of the organization. I am a co-host of the internet radio program, Global Views, and am active in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. I have done volunteer legal clinics at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Columbus, OH, giving free legal assistance to those who could not afford their own attorney. I have worked part-time for the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, going to various Opportunity Centers and again, offered free legal clinics for those unable to afford an attorney. I have also represented the Independent Taxicab Association of Columbus (ITAC), defending members who were involved in personal injury lawsuits. I have had a variety of experiences in my nearly 18 years of practice and all of those experiences have contibuted to making me a first rate attorney.. I began my legal career concentrating on criminal law, having tried criminal cases in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas and the Franklin County Juvenile Court. My practice, in the last 10 years, has moved from focusing on criminal matters to a Family Law practice, though I still do some criminal work. I have represented clients in the areas of family and juvenile law in Franklin County, Seneca County, Allen County, Greene County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Fairfield County, Licking County, Miami County and other counties throughout the State of Ohio.. If you have a legal need, I am asking that you please consider letting our office handle it. I look forward to hearing from you.

I have been practicing law for 38 years and have been priviledged to help hundreds of people in need. The most rewarding part of my practice is helping people who were going to have trouble making it through life unless the parties responsible for the harm were held accountable.

I have been practicing in the area of consumer law for over four years. My practice focuses on helping debtors in litigation with their creditors. I litigate claims dealing with inaccurate credit reporting and impermisible use of a credit report. I also deal with various consumer claims arising from contract disputes as well as unfair and deceptive business addition to consumer law, I also practice in the area of criminal defense. I have lived in Columbus, Ohio a majority of my life and represent clients throught the State of Ohio.

I have been handling Social Security disability matters for more than 30 years and have the experience necessary to fight to win your claim.  I am a former disability claims adjudicator and have hands on training as to how the Social Security Administration makes determinations.  I can put this experience to work for you!. I continually strive to gain new knowledge about issues relevent to representing my clients.   I have been asked to lecture to other attorneys on issues relating to disability claims.. Representing individuals who have been improperly denied benefits is my passion.  I take great pride in assuring that my clients receive a fair consideration of their claim and do everything in my power to protect their rights at each and every step of the process.

I have been an attorney since 2002 and recieved my juris doctor from the University of Toledo.  I have been practicing in the Central Ohio area since 2008.  Prior to this, I enjoyed practicing in several counties within the Northwest Ohio area.  I am currently married with two young boys.  I feel I am very passionate about my focused areas of practice.  I am devoted to my clients and feel that I work diligently to further all of their best intersts in law and equity

I have been an attorney in Ohio since 1987 and have handled a wide variety of legal matters, but primarily represent individuals and companies who have been sued for money damages.  I have always been in a private practice law firm and have been active in the legal community as can be seen in my LinkedIn profile. Since 2007, I have been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and have been voted one of the Top 25 Female Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio since 2011.

I have a national litigation practice, handling ERISA and business/commercial litigation, and related DOL/IRS investigations.  I routinely work with large and small companies as well as senior executives to resolve their business, executive compensation and ERISA disputes.

I graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. During my time at Thomas M. Cooley, I served in many organizations such as the Appellate Advocacy Board, Trial Advocacy Board, & Law Review.  In addition, I volunteered my time as Chairman of Michigan Youth in Government and tutored many law students in Criminal Procedure, Torts, and Civil Procedure.  As well as graduating at the top of my class, I was awarded the Leadership Achievement Award and the Moot Court Service Award.  This experience through law school has set a solid foundation to provide superior legal representation for my clients.. As a professional, I have worked at the Office of the Ohio Attorney General assisting in the defense of this state against any complex civil claim brought against it.  I have also worked at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office vigorously defending individuals charged with felonies.. After my time at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and working with these outstanding government agencies, I decided to partner with The Meranda Law Firm, Ltd.  This decision has allowed me to dedicate and commit myself to each and every client.  With 100% of my attention on each client, I am capable of dedicating myself to a level of preparation that clients deserve.. Since this partnership, I have been awarded Ohio's Rising Star two consecutive years by SuperLawyer's Magazine.  Additionally, I have been recognized by CEO Magazine as one of Ohio's top criminal defense lawyers.. I also served my country proudly for eight years in the United States Marine Corps.  During my time in the Marine Corps, I came to appreciate what freedom in this country truly means.  It is this freedom I continue to dedicate my life to preserving now as an attorney.

I focus my practice on handling a variety of domestic cases, including but not limited to divorce, dissolution, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, and child support.