Top Litigation Lawyers Near Me in Columbus Area

When I'm not working, most of my time is spent with my family.  We enjoy skiing, water sports, and watching the Columbus Blue Jackets play hockey.. I read a lot, play piano and guitar, and travel with my family.. I've written a book on how to better communicate and persuade. It also discusses many of the legal cases I've handled. It's available on Amazon: "A Wordsmith's Work. Link here:

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Eric J. Wittenberg

Weber spends most of his professional time practicing in the firm’s Litigation and Professional Responsibility areas. He joined Kegler Brown in 1992 after clerking for the firm as a law school summer associate in 1991.

Twenty one years experience helping individuals and businesses who have been wronged or need to resolve their business fights.

Sara H. Jodka, CIPP-US / Member at Dickinson Wright, dedicates her practice to working with business-side clients to anticipate, identify, and resolve labor and employment; data privacy and cyber security issues, including preparing for and remedying data breaches; and litigation risks.

Our firm is a group of good-natured people who enjoy helping people, doing it with joy and enthusiasm, and doing it the right way. We work as a team on every case. When a client entrusts our firm to help them, they don't hire a single attorney. All of our attorneys, paralegals, and staff are familiar with all of our cases and work collaboratively to bring the client the highest level of service, expertise, and professionalism that we can offer. Our firm uses the latest technologies for prompt response times, timely and clear communications, and to reduce costs and better the experience for our clients.. Prior to joining Collins & Slagle in 2007, I was an associate in the Corporate and Securities practice area with the law firm of Porter, Wright, Morris, and Arthur.  I attended Miami University where I met lifelong friends, was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, studied in Luxembourg, and earned degrees in both Finance and Management Information Systems. I still consider Oxford, Ohio Utopia and have dreams of my daughters also attending college there.  Right out of college, I pursued my life-long dream of becoming an attorney by attending Capital University Law School.   At Capital, I was the Managing Editor of the Law Review, was nominated to the Order of the Curia, received the CALI Award of Excellence in both Legal Writing I and II, and Legal Drafting classes, and I graduated magna cum laude.  I love helping people and feel blessed to have the opportunity to make a difference every day through my work as an attorney.

My personal interests are in physical fitness, such as running, golf and skiing, and I spend time reading for pleasure, especially history and biography.  I have three grown children, two of whom are practicing lawyers and one who is paralegal, but going back to school full time for an MFA in children's theatre.  My wife and I are interested in art and attend many gallery openings and those type of events.  I have spent the past 7 years as an active member of the board of governors of the Columbus Bar Association, a 5000 member professional organization serving the legal community in Columbus.  I am the current president of the bar association, at least until my term ends 6/06/08.

My legal work consists of insurance defense and general litigation.  My favorite part of practicing law is interacting with clients and being in the courtroom.  I also teach in the business school at a local university; I thoroughly enjoy working with my students.  I learn almost as much from them as they learn from me.. Outside of work I spend a lot of time with my adopted dog, Oliver, I do my best at Crossfit, and I ride my Harley Davidson.  My girlfriend has a two-year-old son, and they both keep me busy.

Mr. Matthews is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the litigation group. His practice focuses on electronic discovery matters, and he is the head of the firm's electronic discovery practice group. Mr. Matthews has represented numerous businesses with regard to the management and discovery of electronically stored information. He has represented both corporate and public entities in a variety of litigation matters, including multiple putative class actions.

Mr. Campbell is a partner in the law firm. He is married to Robin, has two adult children, including firm associate Kristie A. Campbell, and enjoys travel and sports. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from The University of Akron, where he was selected to the Akron Law Review Board of Editors, after he graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He began law practice handling a variety of trial matters as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Franklin County, Ohio.. He is admitted to the practice of law before the United States Supreme Court; the United States Northern and Southern District Courts of Ohio; and the Ohio Supreme Court.. As a highly rated trial lawyer, he concentrates his practice on civil litigation, such as business matters, domestic relations and personal injury, but he also assists with planning for smaller businesses and families. In recognition of excellence in advocacy, Mr. Campbell has been certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts and/or settlements for their clients.. For more than fifteen years, Mr. Campbell has received the AV Preeminent designation which is the highest peer review rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell.  He has also been recognized by Columbus CEO Magazine in its Top Lawyer list since its inception in 2010.

Mike has spent his legal career helping clients with complex commercial/business litigation and personal injury lawsuits. Mike focuses his practice on providing practical and sound solutions for his clients to reduce the stress and uncertainty often felt by those faced with litigation matters. Mike relies on a broad-based business background and strives to know his clients' business in order to anticipate their needs and provide creative and innovative solutions to enhance business goals and legal objectives.. While Mike focuses his practice on complex commercial/business litigation and personal injury lawsuits, he has also been involved in a broad range of civil litigation matters in state and federal courts including contract, real estate, construction, product liability, business tort, employment, trade secret, intellectual property, and environmental disputes. He has significant experience working on all aspects of civil litigation in state and federal courts.

Mike Dortch is a trial lawyer with extensive experience litigating civil cases of all types, including commercial, contract, insurance coverage, probate, environmental, and real property disputes.. I am admitted to practice before all Ohio courts by the Ohio Supreme Court and by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.  With permission of the court, I have also represented clients in courts within the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina and Texas.. In my energy practice, I have represented one of Ohio’s investor owned utilities in evidentiary hearings before the PUCO, including numerous cases involving the restructuring of the electric industry in Ohio, regulatory compliance, rules proceedings, and a merger with another investor owned utility.  I have also represented rural electric cooperatives, a fully-integrated Ohio based energy services company, and natural gas local distribution companies.  I have successfully represented several entities before the Ohio Power Siting Board in connection with their efforts to construct electric power generation plants in Ohio.  I have advised commercial and industrial clients regarding their electric and natural gas services contracts.. In my  environmental practice, I have represented clients in cases involving CERCLA cost recovery actions, site remediation/reclamation activities required by RCRA, CRO, and SMCRA, emergency response, and TSCA penalty proceedings. In addition, he successfully opposed an EPA effort to list real property owned by clients on the National Priorities List. I successfully defended the executor of an estate against claims that the executor had both CERCLA liability and fiduciary obligations requiring it to undertake the remediation of contaminated property belonging to the deceased.  On behalf of a petroleum distribution customer of a pipeline terminal, I successfully demonstrated that petroleum contamination beneath Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego was caused by other customers of the terminal.. In my telecommunications practice, I have represented nearly all forms of telecommunications service providers (CLECs, IXCs, cellular, paging, mobile radio) in every manner of case before the PUCO.  He also advises developers and other large consumers of telecommunications services regarding their telecommunications issues.. I graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School, where I am now an adjunct member of the faculty.  The editors of Cincinnati Magazine, in conjunction with Law and Politics Media, Inc., regularly name me an "Ohio Super Lawyer" -- a tribute enjoyed by only 5% of the practicing bar.. I am a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.

Litigation Partner at Columbus office of Cleveland based law firm.  Responsible for representation and defense of businesses, individuals, governmental entities and insurance carriers in personal injury, wrongful death, and property claims.

Jerry Kaltenbach is recognized as one of Ohio’s top lawyers by his peers and by the leading providers of attorney ratings in the nation. Jerry is honored with an AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for ethical standards and legal ability. The AV-Preeminent rating results from surveys conducted of attorneys and judges that have seen Jerry in action and it is an honor even more rare for an attorney under the age of 40.In addition, Jerry has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star by Thomson Reuters and as a Top Lawyer by Columbus C.E.O. Magazine in multiple fields including civil litigation and business law. Jerry is rated "Superb” by Avvo, its highest rating.A veteran of jury trials and appellate arguments in both state and federal court systems in Ohio, Jerry is known for his instincts, passionate advocacy, concise communication, and a unique ability to bring parties together to resolve issues effectively.

James M. Schottenstein, President of Schottenstein Law Legal Services Co., LPA, was born in Columbus, Ohio, February 8, 1947. Mr. Schottenstein He was admitted to the Ohio bar in November of 1972 in Ohio, and to the Florida Bar in 1973. He was admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. Tax Court in 1975 and admitted to practice before the Northern Districts of Ohio in 2003. In 2006, he was admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court.

James E. Arnold is recognized as one of Ohio's top trial lawyers. He is rated among the "Top 10" of all lawyers in the state of Ohio by Ohio Super Lawyers, as one of Central Ohio's "Top 50" lawyers by Columbus' Business First, and as one of the "500 Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America" by Lawdragon. In 2012 Mr. Arnold was selected by Best Lawyers in America as the "Ohio Securities Litigation Lawyer of the Year. Since 2001 he has consistently been recognized by Best Lawyers in multiple fields including bet-the-company, personal injury (plaintiffs and defense), commercial, intellectual property and securities litigation.

Jack is an experienced trial attorney with an accomplished background in high-stakes and complex litigation. His practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in claims involving business disputes, commercial contracts, employment, partnerships, licensing, constitutional issues, health care, insurance, and an array of other matters. Jack’s victories include significant wins at both the trial and appellate level, defending multi-million dollar lawsuits, negotiating multi-million dollar transactions, and obtaining significant settlement results for clients. Jack regularly advises businesses and individuals to help them avoid and mitigate risk, and drafts business and other agreements for their use. Jack has represented some of the world’s largest corporations, assisted in taking depositions of United States Senators and Congressmen, and helped numerous individuals and businesses avoid risk and litigate and resolve disputes.. Jack is an AV Preeminent® rated attorney, which is the gold standard in attorney ratings. This rating is a testament to the fact that lawyers and judges throughout Ohio have confidentially assessed Jack as being among an elite and select group of attorneys who have earned the designation of having the “Highest Level of Professional Excellence” in both ability and ethics. As one judge’s staff attorney remarked in giving Jack 5 out of 5 stars: “Mr. Chaney is a highly reputable lawyer who exudes professionalism and integrity. He is dedicated to all clients, whether they be corporations or individuals. He balances strong legal and analytical skills with pragmatism to achieve practical solutions and ultimately the best result for his clients.”. Jack’s honors also include being named as an Ohio Super Lawyer and being given the “Louisville Slugger” award by the Central Ohio Association for Justice (formerly Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association) for “hitting one out of the park for justice” and for his “tireless efforts and fight” on behalf of his clients. In the case that led to Jack receiving the Louisville Slugger award, he took on 3 of the largest law firms in the state of Ohio, obtained a landmark decision awarding sanctions on his clients’ behalf, and secured an incredible result for his clients. As one of those clients remarked: “From our 1st consult to our concluding settlement, the knowledge, expertise and aggressive representation more than exceeded our expectations. Our case was complex and diverse and required the strategic use of traditional legal process which was masterfully executed…. I would highly recommend consulting with Jack before engaging legal representation in any form of a business or commercial dispute.” Visit the Chaney & Drexel website to learn more about what Jack’s clients are saying.. Before starting Chaney & Drexel, LLC, Jack managed the litigation practice of Gamble Hartshorn, LLC, assuming responsibility for all significant litigation on behalf of the firm’s clients. Jack began his career practicing high-stakes litigation in the Washington, D.C. office of Jones, Day and the Columbus office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease. Jack graduated With Honors from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2000 after graduating with a B.S. degree in Finance from The Ohio State University in 1997. Jack graduated in the top five percent of his law school class, was an Associate Editor and published member of the Law Journal, and received various honors, including Order of the Coif and several CALI awards given to the highest scoring student in a particular law school class.. Jack’s victories on behalf of his clients include:. Litigating and negotiating a complex settlement on behalf of a general partner in a multi-million dollar partnership dispute.Obtaining a unanimous jury verdict against an insurer on behalf of an individual and his business.Successfully representing a business in a “bet the company” litigation that could have ended the company’s business in a particular state.Litigating six-figure insurance and other disputes on behalf of health care providers.Successful negotiation of a favorable settlement agreement on behalf of trust beneficiaries in a multi-million dollar dispute with trustee.Representing financial institutions in multi-million dollar disputes.Obtaining significant sanctions in federal court for discovery abuses and other misconduct.Collecting a multi-million dollar debt on behalf of a corporate client.Successfully moving to dismiss with prejudice a multi-million dollar class-action securities fraud case at the beginning of the case.Defending a famous religious university’s religious freedom and free speech rights.Litigating and negotiating a complex settlement on behalf of a member of an LLC against that LLC in a multi-million dollar dispute.Successfully defending a company and its owner against a copyright infringement lawsuit.Victories before federal and state courts of appeals.Contesting an executor’s denial of a substantial will bequest, discovering sizeable assets concealed by the executor, and obtaining the full bequest for the client and the attorney fees incurred by that client in challenging the executor.Negotiating a contentious multi-million dollar real estate transaction.Successfully moving to dismiss with prejudice a fraud claim against an LLC and its principal member.Defending hotel owners in a multi-million dollar lawsuit seeking to hold individual owners personally liable for hotel’s debts while at the same time obtaining an advantageous sale of the property for those owners, saving them millions of dollars.Filing successful motions with the United States Supreme Court and Ohio Supreme Court.

I’m a business lawyer. This means I do two things: I put to writing the deals my clients make and represent my clients when disputes arise.. I structure agreements so that the transaction—be it a commercial lease, a purchase agreement, a partnership agreement, or whatever—accurately reflects what both sides envision, protects my client’s interests, and anticipates the relevant legal issues.. But life is dynamic, and disputes arise. When they do, I’m there to represent my clients in negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.. Most of my clients are medium-size, privately held companies, where the owner has a significant role in operations. Examples include: construction, manufacturing and real estate companies, community banks and a national title insurance company.. Martindale-Hubbell awarded me AV rating. I have successfully argued before the Ohio Supreme Court.. I communicate clearly and frequently with my clients. No one ever has to ask, “What’s going on with my case?” I stand behind my work, and my invoices reflect that I get the job done at the right price.. I have been published in The Columbus Dispatch op-ed and Columbus Business First viewpoint sections and maintain a blog, , where I write about a variety of social issues, ranging from the death penalty to human trafficking.

In order to be successful in the courtoom, the attorney must be able to think on his or her feet and be more prepared than the other side.  As a former prosecutor and then criminal defense attorney I have been in the courtroom and trying cases my entire career.  I know how to adequately prepare myself, my witnesses, and my case for trial.  Hard work and substantial preparation are essential to successful litigaiton.  I value the importantce of open and transparent communication with my clients.  I also prioritize professionalism among my colleages in the legal community.. I teach at Miami University and I coach Miami's nationally-ranked mock trial team.  I enjoy trial work and teaching trial techniques to my students.

I practice law because people experiencing life-altering harm deserve to find protection, answers, and meaning.. My clients include:. ·         People who have been physically injured from negligence or medical malpractice;. ·         Families of loved ones who have been killed from negligence or medical malpractice;. ·         Individuals whose employers have illegally discriminated or retaliated against them;. ·         People who have been wrongfully convicted or victimized by police or other government actors; and. ·         Business owners and investors whose livelihood has been harmed by other individuals or companies, or even their own partners.. I have tried cases to jury verdicts in various counties in Ohio, including a verdict that was one of the top 3 highest jury verdicts in the jurisdiction that year.  I have also successfully represented clients in appeals and arbitrations.. I live in Columbus with my wife Kate and our three children Ben, Sam, and Eliza.  In my spare time, I enjoy golf, theater, and obstacle course runs.

I help entrepreneurs, small busineses and non-profits minimize legal risks, resolve disputes and plan for the future.

I have represented clients for 19 years in negotiations, motion practice, trial, and appeals.  For 18 years I’ve had the privilege to do so at Lane Alton, first as an associate and now as a partner with an active role in the management of the firm.  Lane Alton develops trial lawyers and I’ve been fortunate to train at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy as well as learn from and work with many outstanding attorneys in representing our clients.. My current practice falls into four primary areas:. •defending national retailers in premise liability claims. •advising businesses and landlords in lease negotiation and disputes, primarily with respect to warehouses and restaurants. •counseling lawyers and law firms in legal malpractice claims. •representing recreational vehicle manufactures in lemon law claims.

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 always been a car junkie and golf fanatic.  I enjoy everything from a classic '69 Chevelle to a 2016 BMW M4.   I have been a fan and follower of the NHRA for over 30 years.   When I have free time, you will find me playing golf.

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.