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Mr. Wolfe is a lifelong resident of the Columbus area, having grown up in Worthington and graduating with honors from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Economics.  He then attended Capital University Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2008. He twice studied law at Oxford University, in 2003 and 2006.  While in law school, he worked at the Columbus City Prosecutor's Office.  Upon being admitted to practice law in 2008, he went into private practice, working for 5 years at the firm Cooper & Pennington Co., LPA, where he specialized in criminal defense.  He has served as counsel on numerous jury trials, and completed the National Defender's Training Project, a criminal trial strategy practicum, in 2012.

Kwame Christian joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in August 2020 where he serves as Of Counsel. His practice focuses on representing closely-held businesses and their owners in a broad scope of legal needs including business formation and structuring, finance, transactions (including acquisitions and contract preparation and analysis), employment, and general business and legal counseling.. He is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI) and a subject matter expert in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. Kwame has conducted workshops throughout North America and abroad and is a highly sought-after national keynote speaker.. Kwame is the host of the Negotiate Anything Podcast. With over 2 million downloads, listeners in over 180 countries, and over 300 five star reviews, it’s the most popular negotiation podcast in the world.. Education and Teaching. Kwame received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Public Policy from The Ohio State University, and his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He also serves as an adjunct professor for Otterbein University’s MBA program, as well as The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law dispute resolution program.. Kwame was listed as one of Ohio Super Lawyers magazine’s “Rising Stars” for 2017, a rating given to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.. Community Service. Over the years, Kwame has volunteered his time with various community outreach programs. He was a member of the United Way of Central Ohio LINC Steering Committee, who organized a book drive with the Ohio State Bar Association, providing over 20 boxes of books for underprivileged children in Central Ohio. He was an active volunteer with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus and a volunteer attorney at Stowe Mission where he counseled the board in the start-up of a free legal clinic for the at-risk population in south Columbus.. He was previously a national board member of WELD (Women for Economic and Leadership Development), and former board member of Wright Choice Inc. Kwame worked to bridge the education-to-workforce gap and eliminate barriers to employment for students with disabilities and minorities as a board member of the Columbus Urban League Youth Professionals, where he was a co-chair of the Education & Youth services initiative.. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kwame was among the chosen task force of judges, mediators, and attorneys selected by the Supreme Court to propose creative dispute resolution solutions for the backlog of evictions cases. He responded to this unique challenge to find solutions that are efficient, fair and respectful of all parties involved.

I am an experienced elder law, estate planning, special needs, and probate attorney. I have helped hundreds of families over the past nine-plus years protect assets from long-term care costs, obtain needed by disabled individuals, and transfer resources as painlessly as possible from one generation to the next. I am please to bring my services to Carlile Patchen & Murphy, and look forward to continuing to help Ohio residents protect everything they have worked so hard to earn.

I am a Columbus area intellectual property attorney specializing in patent and trademark prosecution and intellectual property portfolio management. I have represented clients ranging from individuals to multinational enterprises in various industries, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, mechanical devices, materials, and electronics. Beyond intellectual property matters, I have experience drafting and reviewing an array of business agreements and contracts, including licensing and transactional agreements, branding agreements, research and development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and governmental contracts.

Geoff’s practice is centered around estate planning for individuals and business owners, as well as asset protection planning for retirees. He joined CPM Law in 2014.. Geoff Kunkler has been a family wealth planning attorney since 2011.  He focuses his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Estate Administration, Business Planning, and Special Needs Planning. Kunkler has a wide variety of experience in conducting educational seminars on legal topics.. Geoff is active in several organizations within his profession and community. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Columbus Young Professionals, The Arc of Ohio, and the National Aging in Place Council. Geoff is also a pro bono volunteer to provide legal services to veterans through Operation Legal Help Ohio and is a volunteer member of the Development/Marketing Committee for the Delaware County Foundation.. Geoff received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Case Western University, and his law degree from The Ohio State University-Moritz College of Law.. Geoff was born in Wooster, Ohio where his family still resides. In his free time, Geoff enjoys eating out and vacationing with his wife, Lauren, and playing with his dogs, Teddy and Mowgli. A former personal trainer, Geoff is a bit of a fitness nut and is currently focusing his efforts on CrossFit.

For the last 20 years I have assisted your family, friends and neighbors by pairing compassionate negotiation with tried and true litigation skills. I am an OSBA Certified Family Relations Specialist, a designation earned by only a handful of attorneys in the State of Ohio. I understand the stress, pain and frustration that families experience in times of need. I am here to help.