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I am a trilingual attorney licensed in Ohio and New York. My diverse professional and cultural experiences afford me a unique perspective when it comes to problem solving. I pride myself on working efficiently and diligently, being respectful to colleagues and clients, and ensuring excellent results. Contact me for a free consultation to see how I can help you!

I am a partner with the Columbus firm of Bricker & Eckler LLP, a full-service law firm committed to providing clients with excellent service and value. As part of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law group, I counsel and defend management clients in numerous industries, including IT, health care, and professional services, on various labor and employment issues.. I also serve as the City Attorney for Grandview Heights. My experiences working in a corporate law department, on Capitol Hill, and in private practice have helped me gain unique insights into the needs of the employer community and to better serve them. As a result, I enjoy not only helping clients solve their legal problems with practical solutions, but also providing customized education on a wide range of subjects that can limit needless and costly lawsuits. This includes in-house training on subjects like workplace harassment, proper personnel documentation, wage-and-hour compliance, OSHA and safety. In addition to onsite training, I am often asked to speak or write on various developments in employment law.. Areas of Concentration: Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Labor Law,  Restrictive Covenants/Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition, Municipal Law.

I am a partner at Rourke & Blumenthal, LLP.  My firm specializes in handling complex injury cases on behalf of victims, including medical malpractice, product liability, and truck/car accidents.  We have obtained some of the highest verdicts and settlements in Ohio.  I encourage you to visit our website at for a summary of our results.  More important than just the results, we take great pride in the fact that we have helped countless families during their darkest hours.. We are a boutique litigation firm small enough to provide personal attention, but powerful enough to have the resources to take on big insurance companies and businesses.  We do not advertise on television or send mailers out to accident victims.  Our clients are referred to us by other attorneys who are familiar with our experience and success.  We are proud of the fact that other attorneys trust us enough with their clients, friends, and family to recommend our services in a time of need.

I am a home grown attorney who attended high school at Westerville South, college at Denison University, and law school at Capital University. I am an avid sports fan and was inducted into the Denison University Athletic Hall of Fame in September of 2012.. As an attorney, I take pride in representing my clients to the fullest extent possible and informing them of their rights and options as the case progresses. I practice almost exclusively in the Family Law Arena, but I also represent cleint for step-parent adoptions.. Please feel free to contact me to discuss if I am the right attorney for you!

I am a criminal defense lawyer with a practice in state and federal courts around Ohio, focusing on complex federal criminal investigations and white collar criminal defense. My approach to cases is proactive, and I work with my clients to develop an aggressive plan to fully investigate and defend their cases at every stage.. I am a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and my jury trial experience ranges from conspiracy to corporate fraud, ethics violations, drug trafficking and aggravated murder. We defend companies and individuals in investigations involving health care fraud, cryptocurrency, money laundering, dark web marketplaces, and other areas that are current high priorities for Government enforcement.

Henry A. Arnett is a 1976 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Law. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. He is also very active in the Columbus Bar Association, having served on the Judiciary Committee, the Federal Court Committee and as Chairman of the Labor Law Committee.  His law firm, Livorno and Arnett Co., LPA, represents injured workers, Ohio worker's compensation claimants and numerous labor organizations.

Grossman has been recognized by his peers as an expert in his field for more than 25 years.  He has successfully litigated complex family law cases in many counties in Ohio and has consulted in cases throughout the United States.. Jeff was instrumental in building a boutique law firm with other lawyers, known by judges and other lawyers, as extremely compitent and ethical.  Lawyers in the firm often work together to maximize expertise and to make certain that their client's needs are met.

Greg is a Buckeye through and through. He puts his tremendous experience as an Ohio attorney to work every day delivering exceptional solutions to his client's legal issues. His sense of urgency and compassion are unmatched and create lasting relationships with his clients that keep them coming back to the Lowe Law Group time and time again. Greg does not back down from a fight. His pugnacious attitude is well known and has resulted in a stellar performance record for him and his clients.. Greg handles all types of personal injury cases ranging from premises and product liability claims to automobile accidents. He knows exactly what questions to ask to get to the heart of the matter and he is able to succinctly break down the legal issues for his clients and to his opponents. You can be certain that your best interests and legal rights are protected when you choose Greg and the Lowe Law Group.. Greg and his wife spend their free time enjoying Columbus' incredible restaurants and nightlife and trying desperately to keep up with their little Pomeranian puppy. Greg is a huge sports fan (Go Bucks!). You will often find him at Berliner Park playing softball or diving over the sand at Flannagan's during a volleyball tournament.

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

Grant Carpenter is a dedicated and accomplished attorney who has been serving clients since earning his law license in 2017. His commitment to excellence in the legal field is evident in his outstanding academic achievements—graduating from law school a semester early and scoring in the 95th percentile on the bar exam.. Recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, a prestigious honor awarded to only the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 in each state, Grant has built a reputation for his legal insight, dedication to his clients, and deep-rooted connection to his community.. Born and raised in Central Ohio, Grant takes great pride in his Ohio heritage. He is a proud Ohio State University Buckeye and a graduate of Capital Law School. His ties to the region run deep, shaping his understanding of the local legal landscape and strengthening his commitment to serving individuals and businesses across Ohio.. Grant is licensed to practice in all Ohio state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, allowing him to advocate for clients in legal matters at both the state and federal levels.. Outside of his legal practice, Grant enjoys traveling to new destinations with his wife, who is also from Central Ohio. He cherishes time spent with family, who are spread across Ohio, Florida, and New Orleans.. With a passion for justice, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to his clients, Grant Carpenter stands ready to provide exceptional legal representation.

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.

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

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.

Erika M. Smitherman was born in Norwalk, Ohio and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1993, where both of her parents were teachers. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University, with minors in both English and Philosophy. Her spring 1997 graduation in the Horseshoe was rained out; however, her graduation was made official when she picked up her diploma from a box on the floor of the French Field House! While at Ohio State, Ms. Smitherman’s activities included serving as a University Ambassador, chairing several programs in the Student Alumni Council, working as a Resident Advisor, serving on the Homecoming Steering Committee, and membership in the Sullivant Society Honorary. Ms. Smitherman remains active in the Ohio State Alumni Association. After graduating from Ohio State, Ms. Smitherman furthered her studies at Capital University Law School. There, she served as a mentor to first year students, worked in the Admissions Office, and was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. While at Capital, Ms. Smitherman interned at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and practiced her research and writing skills. After graduating from Capital in May 2000, she was sworn into the Ohio Bar in November 2000. Ms. Smitherman began employment at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Section and later, she simultaneously worked in the Chief Counsel’s Staff. As an Assistant Attorney General, she investigated consumer complaints, effectively mediated settlements, litigated against companies accused of statutory violations and prepared confidential court papers, legal memoranda, and briefs for trial and appellate proceedings. Ms. Smitherman became an Assistant Chief Legal Counsel in the Auditor of State’s Office, focusing on the Cleveland and Youngstown regions. While there, she provided legal advice to state auditors, trained government officials to effectively apply state laws to their specific municipalities, and collaborated with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office regarding unique litigation on behalf of the Auditor. After a few years in a small solo practice, Ms. Smitherman became a child advocacy attorney for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Franklin County. At CASA, she represented the best interests of children who were found by the court to be abused, neglected and/or dependent. Many of these children were placed in the custody of Franklin County Children’s Services for their own protection and Ms. Smitherman helped to ensure that the children received appropriate services and treatment by working closely with the child’s Guardian ad Litem and the Juvenile Court. She also provided training to volunteers who were appointed by the court to serve as Guardians ad Litem. It was through Ms. Smitherman’s involvement with CASA that she met Judge Elizabeth Gill of the Franklin County Domestic and Juvenile Court and subsequently accepted the invitation to become her staff attorney. While working with Judge Gill, she prepared published legal opinions, performed legal research and analysis on complex matters of family law, assisted the Judge in preparing for hearings and trials, reviewed and commented on dissolution paperwork submitted to the court for review, and facilitated the pro se dissolutions and civil protection orders on the date of hearing. During her time with Judge Gill, Ms. Smitherman developed an interest in the private practice of family law and appreciates the opportunity she had to learn from such a fine mentor. Ms. Smitherman is a member of the Columbus Bar Association and Women Lawyers of Franklin County. She is admitted to practice in all state and local courts in Ohio and in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Ms. Smitherman serves her community on the Board of Directors of Faith Educare, volunteers as her daughter’s Girl Scout Leader and is an active member of her church. Ms. Smitherman resides in Canal Winchester with her family including Troy, who is a firefighter/paramedic for Madison Township, and their three children: two sons, who are avid soccer players, and one daughter, who is working toward her black belt in karate. They share their home with their dog and cat. Ms. Smitherman and her family enjoy spending time together during family movie nights, swimming, traveling, camping, jumping on their trampoline, biking to the covered bridge, volunteering at community and charity events, and spending time with family and friends.

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.

Eric grew up in Worthington, Ohio. He graduated with honors (cum laude) from The Ohio State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts. Eric then graduated with honors (magna cum laude) from Capital University Law School in 2007.. Eric is admitted to practice law in all Ohio state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Eric has been practicing domestic relations law, exclusively, since 2007. Accordingly, he handles matters in all areas of family law including divorce, dissolution, custody proceedings, post-decree matters, child and spousal support cases and appellate matters. Eric is an OSBA Certified Specialist in the practice of Family Relations Law, which requires passage of a written examination in the field of family relations law, demonstration of a high level of substantial involvement in family relations law and favorable evaluations by colleagues and judges / magistrates familiar with his work. Eric has also been selected to the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys “Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for the state of Ohio,” which is by invitation and is extended to those attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skill, experience, expertise and success in their practice of family law. Eric has presented at a number of seminars, including the Fifth Annual Family Institute in 2017 and the Domestic Relations Judge & Magistrate Winter Conference in 2016. Eric is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association.

Elizabeth J. Zuercher was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Indiana in 2005 and subsequently to the State of Ohio in 2008. She started her career as a criminal prosecutor and has been practicing in the Family Relations Law field since moving to Ohio in 2008. Before joining Friedman and Mirman, Ms. Zuercher was a Staff Attorney for the former Honorable Christopher J. Geer, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch. Ms. Zuercher received a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University. Ms. Zuercher is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association as well as the Columbus Bar Association and the Women Lawyers of Franklin County. She also currently serves on the Columbus Bar Association Board of Governors and is a Past President of the Junior League of Columbus Board of Directors

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.

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

Daniel Gurtner  holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University and a J.D. from Capital University Law School. Prior to being admitted to the bar, Dan worked for a solo practitioner with a large consumer bankruptcy practice and in the litigation department of a large law firm.. Since beginning his law practice, Dan has dedicated his practice to the areas of consumer bankruptcy as well as domestic litigation. He enjoys professional associations with the American, Ohio State, and Columbus Bar Associations.  Dan is also a member of the Credit Education Coalition, American Inn of Courts and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. When he’s not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, golfing, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes.