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I practice in civil rights and employment law to make a difference, help people and to sometimes change companies and government for the better—and because it is one of the most challenging areas of law.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 focus my practice on estate and trust administration and family wealth and succession planning with an emphasis on fiduciary disputes and trust and estate beneficiary rights.

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.

I concentrate my practice on representing victims of personal injury and have done so over the past 35 years.  I have been recognized by the Million Dollar Advocate Forum, The Ohio House of Representatives Commendation, Who's Who Business First for Personal Injury, Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Top peer review rating by peers with AV Preeminent Rating Martindale-Hubbell.. I have been lead counsel in five separate million dollar plus settlements, with vast experience in tractor trailer litigation.. Most recent claims handled include 4.6 million dollar settlement resolved in July 2013 for severe injuries to a minor against a trucking company, 4.625 million dollar settlement for wrongful death in August 2007 against a trucking company, and a 1.1 million dollar settlement for an injured postal worker struck by a tractor trailer operator in November 2014.. My reputation is for aggressive and tenacious representation with high legal professionalism. I have never represented insurance companies or work for defense firms that focus on passing laws restricting victims' rights.

I concentrate my practice on defending personal and commercial insurance lines claims, as well as the representation of health care professionals including physicians and health care facilities. I earned a Bachelor of Science from Franklin University in 1990. I previously served 20 years in the United States Army Reserve and retired as a Captain. I completed law school at Capital University in 1996, was given the honor of Order of the Curia and was a member of Phi Delta Phi, legal honorary fraternity. Following graduation from law school, I served in the Ohio Court of Claims as a Magistrate and Staff Attorney. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Attorney General under Betty Montgomery. In 2002, I joined the law firm Arnold, Todaro and Welch where I concentrated my practice in medical and legal malpractice defense matters. I tried numerous medical malpractice cases throughout various Ohio venues in both State and Federal Court. I have also successfully defended attorneys and legal professionals in legal malpractice actions and disciplinary proceedings before the Board of Commissioners on Grievance and Discipline. I have argued twice before the Ohio Supreme Court. I am licensed before all state and federal courts in Ohio, as well as in the United States Supreme Court. I am a member of the Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. I am a Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys, Defense Research Institute and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. I recognize that clients have unique needs and individual goals. I pride himself on integrity, providing quality service, and on building client relationships on the foundations of knowledge and trust. This formula has afforded the ability to obtain superior results and lasting relationships.

I bring a unique combination of knowledge and experience in employment law and intellectual property to my business clients that assists them in protecting their most valuable assets - their people and their intellectual property. From appropriately structuring the company, to assisting in managing its affairs through contracts, non-compete agreements, and necessary employment policies, to protecting its assets, and finally to working it towards succession planning, I am with my client each step of the way.. I also help my clients with their four legged assets through my equine law practice providing various agreements such as boarding contracts, waivers, sales contracts, and pet trusts, as well as advising in a myriad of equine related legal issues.. In my spare time, you guessed it, I tend to my two rescued off the track TB's and menagerie of spoiled dogs.

I believe that to be able to adequately evaluate a case and advise a client an attorney must have experience dealing with cases in court. I have handled cases in nearly half of Ohio's 88 counties. It is this experience that allows me the ability to negotiate favorable resolutions outside of the courtroom as well as obtain them in the courtroom.. I believe in a dual focus approach to litigation. I feel that an attorney should always work to resolve a case without a trial to avoid the costs, both financially and emotionally, that clients have with litigation. I also believes at the same time that an attorney should be preparing the case for trial. This dual focus allows the attorney to be prepared for all issues that arise and provide the client with the best alternatives and results in their cases.. An attorney that is experienced in the courtroom and is not afraid to litigate a case can often provide a better perspective for clients on the reasonableness of their position as well as the likelihood of succeeding on various issues by litigation.. My passion for Family Law has given me the opportunity to also teach future lawyers. I serve as an Adjunct Professor of Law at The Ohio State University Micheal E. Moritz College of Law. At OSU, I developed a teach a course on Divorce Trial Practice.

I began my career defending claims involving medical malpractice, product liability and employer intentional tort.  For the past 15 years I've represented individuals who have suffered permanent and profound personal injury due to the negoigence of others.  I take pride in developing relationships with my clients throughout the life of their claims so I can provide them the individual counsel necessary to properly develop each unique case.  I pride myself on being available to each of my clients to promptly address their needs and concerns whenever they arise. I encourage you to visit my firm's website at

I am an experienced attorney in the area of employment law and litigation, representing employers in connection with discrimination charges, express and implied employment contract issues, employment practices and related tort and benefit claims. My litigation experience includes the defense of both opt-out and opt-in class actions.. Beyond my legal career, I am past-president of Opera Columbus, past president of Chamber Music Columbus, a long-time board member of the Worthington Historical Society and former and current acting president of the Yale Club of Central Ohio.

I am the principal and founder of David A. Goldstein Co., L.P.A., a law firm located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm concentrates its practice in insurance defense, personal injury general litigation and collections for the State of Ohio.. I have been a practicing attorney for over 21 years, focusing on civil litigation for the past 17 years.  My primary concentration of his litigation practice is Insurance Defense, personal injury and bad faith. I have been lead counsel in over 50 jury trials involving automobile accidents, civil rights, slip and fall cases, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and bad faith allegations.

I am an experienced estate planning, probate and small business attorney.  I assist individuals, business owners and fiduciaries with their legal needs.  Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, gardening and the outdoors.