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Concentration in the field of election and campaign finance law, with a
specific focus in taxation of political entities as well as legislation
and the legislative process. Previous employment at the Ohio Senate, former clerk at the Ohio 10th
District Court of Appeals, and extern at the Ohio Supreme Court. Represent and advise candidates, lobbyists, political action committees, and ballot issue committees. Assist clients with compliance with federal and state lobbying laws,
campaign finance and election laws, local and statewide ballot
initiatives and referenda, legislative drafting and all other matters
involving legislation and elections. Bar Admissions: State of Ohio United States Supreme Court United States Tax Court United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Nonprofit Taxation/Taxation of Political Entities; Political Law; Legislative Law; Campaign Finance

Commerical Litigator, Business & Tax Litigation Attorney in Columbus, Ohio.. Christopher Tackett is an experienced litigator and problem solver that takes pride in identifying and executing creative solutions to resolve complex issues for his clients. Mr. Tackett represents businesses in commercial litigation; business negotiations; employment advising and litigation, including internal investigations and response to discrimination charges filed with the EEOC and OCRC; along with various types of administrative litigation before state and federal agencies, including those adjudicating employment matters and tax controversies. Mr. Tackett frequently handles commercial litigation matters involving complex contract disputes, contentious business breakups, D&O claims, IP and trade-secret litigation, and disputes regarding alleged non-solicitation or non-compete violations between businesses and their former employees. Also, Mr. Tackett has handled a number of cases involving class actions and other types of procedurally complex litigation, including as lead counsel defending a class action alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).. Mr. Tackett is admitted to practice law in Ohio, as well as admissions to the federal district courts for the Northern and Southern District of Ohio, and admission to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Tackett also represents businesses in privately administered arbitration, and arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc.). Further, in Mr. Tackett's tax litigation and tax controversy practice, he represents clients in administrative and quasi-judicial forums before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Ohio Taxation, and the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals.. Additionally, Mr. Tackett is actively involved in several industry-leading professional groups, including: as a member of the American Bar Association, actively involved in its Section of Litigation, and member of the Business Torts and Unfair Competition Law Committee and Co-Chair of its Sound Advice Podcast; member of the Ohio State Bar Association; and, the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio, for which he also serves on its Legal Affairs Committee.

Columbus Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney W. Joseph Edwards grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is an avid hockey fan, and enjoys learning more about Russia, including speaking the Russian language.. Joe is a former prosecuting attorney and started his Columbus, Ohio law practice in 1990. Attorney Edwards has tried over one hundred felonies before a jury, argued over ten cases before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and more than seven cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. He has handled over one-hundred fifty criminal appeals and has represented persons accused in a diverse array of matters, from complex mortgage and securities fraud to civil wrongful death actions.. With regard to the Columbus, Ohio OVI/DUI side of the practice:. From his law offices in Columbus, Edwards practices primarily in Central Ohio, focusing his practice in Franklin, Delaware, Madison, Licking, Pickaway, Ross, Fairfield and Muskingum Counties. Additionally, practicing throughout the Sixth Circuit, focusing mainly in the Northern and Southern Federal Districts of Ohio.

Columbus Family Law Attorney Nina P. Scopetti started her career with a firm that handled a variety of legal matters.  As a result, she was exposed to many different aspects of the law and can provide this comprehensive knowledge to build strong cases for her current clients. As her practice evolved, she found that she was drawn to family law, primarily because it afforded the opportunity for personal interaction with clients. She has had the pleasure of meeting and talking with people from all walks of life and of hearing their stories. Attorney Scopetti finds it very rewarding to help others through a difficult time in life and to see them flourish by the end of their case. Family law is challenging, interesting, diverse, and personal. To learn more, or to schedule an initial consultation, call Nina Scopetti Attorney at Law today.  For more information, visit her page at:

Cliff has represented Social Security and SSI clients for more than 29 years.  Cases are handled before Social Security and at all levels of the federal Court appeals system.  Cliff teaches continuing legal education courses on Social Security for other lawyers and is on the Board of Trustees for NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives.. Cliff also handles VA disability claims, and is registered with the VA as an authorized representative of veterans seeking VA benefits.. Cliff has had several cases of significance in federal Courts, including most recently Cole v. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, in the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, serving states including Ohio.

Christian Donovan is an experienced real estate, probate and business attorney and serves as general outside counsel to small business owners throughout central Ohio.  Mr. Donovan has been rated by Super Lawyers, an independent rating agency, as a Rising Star the last two years.. Mr. Donovan prides himself on attention to detail, personal relationships, client communication, and effective problem solving and advocacy for his clients.  No matter is too large or too small for Mr. Donovan to handle for his clients.

Chris joined the firm in 2008 as a law clerk. He is now a partner of the Firm. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his law degree from Capital University Law School. He is the son of one of the founding partners, Jim Vonau.. Chris’ practice areas include estate planning and probate matters; business formation, operation, transactions, and other matters; and residential, commercial, and investment real estate matters; guardianships; construction-related disputes.. Like his father, Chris is a member of both the Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations. He is a past member of Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) and is a current member of the Family and Youth Law Center (FYLaw) at Capital University, Volunteer Guardianship Program, the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors Group (PAG), Columbus Foundation Professional Council, and The Ohio State University Office of Estate and Gift Planning Professional Advisory Council.. Chris also chairs the Columbus Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Trust Committee. He currently serves on the Columbus Bar Association’s Board of Governors and is in line to become the acting President of the Columbus Bar Association.. Chris co-authored “Ohio Mechanics’ Lien”, a book published for fellow practitioners and contractors as a guide through the various topics of Ohio mechanics’ lien law.. As an avid supporter and alumnus of Saint Charles Preparatory High School in Bexley, Ohio, Chris is the current varsity head soccer coach at St. Charles. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Brittany, and his four children, Jackson, Barrett, Reese, and Callan.

Charles L. Bluestone, Esq., a graduate of Rutgers College and Rutgers School of Law, has assisted Ohio taxpayers in reducing their real property tax bills by successfully advocating cases before County Boards of Revision in all parts of Ohio. From 1993-97, Mr. Bluestone served as an Assistant Attorney General, rising to the position of Business Transactions Coordinator. Subsequently, he worked for a large firm in Columbus, Ohio, and then founded Bluestone Law Offices in 2001. He is a member of the Columbus, Ohio and American Bar Associations.. Mr. Bluestone has volunteered for many years in the Ohio Supreme Court’s mentoring program for newly-admitted attorneys, and as an Executive Committee member for the Franklin County Good Government Committee which organizes 12-15 Meet the Candidate events each election cycle. Most recently, he organized and curated Art 360: Contemporary Art Hatching Across Ohio which featured artworks by 48 Ohio artists and was on display during 2016-17-18 at six (6) art museums and exhibition spaces in Ohio and West Virginia.

Charles Kranstuber has been practicing the area of workers' compensation since 1982. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He received his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1979. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.. Upon graduation from the University of San Diego, he was employed by the Ohio Industrial Commission as a district hearing officer. The Industrial Commission is the state agency which handles the adjudication of contested matters in the workers' compensation system. After several years with the Ohio Industrial Commission, he was employed as an associate attorney at the law firm Agee, Clymer, & Morgan, where he worked through 1994. He then was hired by the law firm of Livorno & Arnett, where he served as a partner through 2006. Since that time, he has established his own law office, where his practice continues to consist of representing injured workers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio. He is affiliated with Geiser, Bowman and McLafferty LLC, formerly Cecil & Geiser LLC.. Charles Kranstuber has also been active in politics and local government. He served for 12 years as a city councilman in the City of Dublin and also served for 6 years as the mayor of the City of Dublin. In 2006, he was appointed by the governor as the injured workers' representative to the Workers' Compensation Oversight Commission, which is responsible for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. The Oversight Commission's duties include making recommendations regarding premium rates, investments, and setting the rules and policies of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.. Charles Kranstuber has been dedicated to serving the needs of injured workers in Ohio for over 25 years. He recognizes the deep trust placed by his clients and will strive to uphold that trust by working hard and fighting hard for you.

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Catherine Woltering focuses her practice on complex commercial, securities, and bankruptcy litigation matters, with experience in all phases of civil litigation in state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, and managing large scale cases in high profile and pressure environments. Catherine believes it is vital to understand her client’s goals and expectations at the outset of an engagement. Once these are established, Catherine collaborates with her clients and colleagues to develop the strongest possible strategy to achieve client objectives, whether defensive or offensive, before disputes erupt into expensive and protracted litigation.

Brittany received her Juris Doctor with a concentrating in Litigation from Capital University Law School graduating with honors. While attending law school, she received three CALI Awards for her work in Mediation Clinic, Business Negotiations, and General Practice Practicum. Brittany has also held various leadership roles while attending law school including serving as a Peer Advisor as well as President of the Animal Law Society.  Brittany attended undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications.. While she is well versed in many areas of the law, Brittany has chosen to focus her practice in the areas of Domestic Relations and Criminal Defense matters. Brittany has had the opportunity to be a part of several law firms in Central Ohio as an attorney practicing in Domestic Law. Brittany enjoys working with individuals facing life’s most challenging times and strives to assist them in finding the best answers possible to their problems. She is results driven and provides effective advocacy to her clients as she brings knowledge, professionalism, dedication, and compassion to each of her cases.. Brittany is licensed to practice throughout the State of Ohio in all Municipal‚ County‚ and State Courts. She is also licensed to practice in The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.Education:. J.D., Capital University Law School, 2018, cum laudeB.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 2007. Bar Admissions:. State of OhioU.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Memberships:. Ohio State Bar Association

BIOGRAPHY OF M. SHAWN DINGUS. Family History. Shawn was born and raised in Flatwoods, Kentucky, a small town located in the eastern region of the state. His father worked as a railroad employee for C&O Railroad, Chessie System and CSX Transportation, and his mother cleaned homes and businesses on a part-time basis. After graduating from Russell High School with honors in 1990, he was the first in his family to attend college, choosing to attend Morehead State University on a  scholarship.. Undergraduate Studies. As a student at Morehead, Shawn was very involved in student government, including serving as president of his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, serving as executive vice-president of the IntraFraternal Council, and running for office in the Student Government Association. In 1994, he was named the University's Greek Man of the Year, for his dedication and commitment to the fraternal system at the university. He graduated from Morehead in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a minor in Philosophy.. Law School. In 1995, Shawn elected to attend the University of Akron School of Law, where he continued to serve in student government, first as Treasurer of the Student Bar Association, and next as President of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Shawn was also appointed to serve as the law school's representative to the American Bar Association in 1997, and served as its representative at the ABA National Convention in San Francisco, California in 1998. In that same year, he received his Juris Doctorate from Akron, graduating in the top 10% of his class, with a cum laude distinction.. Career. Upon graduation and passage of the state bar exam in 1998, Shawn accepted a position as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Morrow County, Ohio. He initially served the county as the prosecutor assigned to prosecute juvenile delinquency cases and represent the Morrow County Children Services Agency in cases involving abused and neglected children. He was later assigned to the adult criminal division, where he prosecuted adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies, which ranged from simple speeding violations to Aggravated Murder.. In 2000, Shawn left the prosecutor's office and accepted an associate position with The Plymale Partnership in downtown Columbus, where he represented individuals in civil matters, which included representation in bad faith actions against insurance companies and wrongful death actions. During his tenure at The Plymale Partnership, he served on the board of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association and was presented with the Association's Slugger Award in 2002 for his dedication and commitment to injured victims and their families.. In 2003, Shawn decided to set-out on his own and opened his own law firm, The Law Office of M. Shawn Dingus.   In 2009, Shawn joined Columbus attorney Ronald Plymale to form the firm of Plymale & Dingus, where he  represent individuals and small businesses in civil and criminal matters. He has had the honor of representing hundreds of individuals and businesses in cases ranging from wrongful death actions to divorce and child custody matters.. Shawn is involved in his community by serving on numerous professional and political boards and committees, as well as volunteering for various causes. He is a Board of Trustees member for the Central Community House and also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Constitution Society.  He is also a member of the First Congregational Church in downtown Columbus.. Areas of Practice. Education. Office:

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Ben Nyhan practiced exclusively in family law for six years prior to founding QDRO Partners.  Ben's practice was primarily limited to Central Ohio, but it was not uncommon to find him in courtrooms all over Ohio, from Cuyahoga County to Hamilton County.  While mostly handling divorce matters, he also represented clients in juvenile custody and child support cases, adoptions, and guardianship proceedings.. Ben's interest and experience in high-asset, complex divorce cases - combined with the demand for a local QDRO drafting service centered on attention to detail - led him to create QDRO Partners.  QDRO Partners is unique in that there are very few QDRO entities run by an attorney whose prior practice was wholly centered on domestic relations law.  Ben's practical experience as a divorce attorney and his understanding of the inner workings of settlement negotations, time constraints, and the court system allows him to provide his customers with a higher level of service.  QDRO Partners strives to meet the needs of local practitioners with sophisticated, timely, and convenient service.. In order to ensure QDRO Partners is at the forefront of all things QDRO, Ben maintains regular contact with other professionals who deal with QDRO-related issues, including counsel for public pension funds, employee benefits attorneys, actuaries, and accountants.. Ben was born and raised in Bexley, Ohio.  Prior to graduating law school and entering private practice in 2010, Ben lived and worked in Washington, D.C., working in legislative affairs and on Capitol Hill.

Barry Wolinetz has been practicing law for over 40 years. After participating in the Master’s program in the Political Science department at The Ohio State University, Mr. Wolinetz received his Juris Doctor from The Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University in 1971. Prior to establishing Wolinetz Law Offices in 2005, Mr. Wolinetz was an associate and later partner at three other firms. Mr. Wolinetz has tried virtually every type of civil case, including high profile divorce matters, Civil RICO, Federal Security Litigation, Federal and Tax Court matters, real estate matters, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, dischargeability issues in bankruptcy court and insurance related controversies. Mr. Wolinetz has been designated a “Super Lawyer” for the past 11 years in a row and practices general litigation, with a focus on domestic relations and business law. He is currently admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, as has been admitted to practice in several other states and jurisdictions on a limited basis. Barry is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which represents the highest level of professional excellence as rated by his peers.

Background: Sean is an experienced attorney in the field of serious personal injury litigation.  Now in his fifth year of practice, Sean has worked hand in hand with some of the best attorneys in the country. Recently named a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney by both the National Trial Lawyers and the National Black Lawyers, Sean has worked on many notable cases and received outstanding results for his clients.. Prior to opening Walton + Brown, LLP, Sean was an attorney with The Cochran Firm, the prestigious firm founded by legendary attorney Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.  During this time he was also Of Counsel with an Ohio based law firm specializing in serious personal injury cases.  Early in his career he gained experience handling cases ranging from criminal defense to employment law and small business matters. Sean has also worked for a Federal District Court Judge in Cincinnati, Ohio as well as an Employment law firm in Columbus, Ohio.. Sean is also a Certified Contract Advisor with the National Football League. He represents athletes through ELITE Sports and Entertainment Agency, LLC. Education: Sean holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a focus in African American Studies from the University of Cincinnati and a Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School. During his time at the University of Cincinnati he was a Coca-Cola Darwin T. Turner Scholar. He attended Capital University Law School on the Presidential Merit Scholarship.. Awards: National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40; National Black Lawyers Top 100 - Top 40 Under 40; Who's Who in Black Columbus. In the Community: Sean is active in a number of community and professional organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.;  100 Black Men of Central Ohio; John Mercer Langston Bar Association;  National Bar Association; American Association for Justice;  Ohio Association of Justice; Columbus Bar Association; and the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association.. Sean is a member of the Board of Directors for the John Mercer Langston Bar Association, where he serves as Chairman of the Solo/Small Firm Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Capital University African American Law Alumni Association.. Currently, Sean is the lead attorney on an initiative to draft and propose new laws in Ohio pertaining to the police use of force and deadly force. He also lectures frequently on issues ranging from knowing your rights to how to properly document instances of excessive police force.  Family Life: Sean is married and lives with his wife Jennifer and newborn daughter Sabella Nile in Columbus, Ohio. Sean is a native of Dayton, Ohio.

AV rated attorney from Columbus, Ohio.  I strive to advocate for my clients and provide them with the best service possible.

Attorney William H. Nesbitt limits his private practice to Criminal Defense in Ohio state courts and Federal Court.. Will focuses on government investigations, drug crime, intervention in lieu of conviction, sex offenses involving false sex abuse allegations, computer internet crime, white collar economic crime, domestic violence, violation of protection order defense, assault, DUI, serious vehicular crime and all other general crime in Ohio.. He assists clients that are currently under investigation and works to limit their criminal exposure. Will is widely regarded as one of the top “up and coming” criminal defense lawyers in Ohio having already obtained numerous acquittals, dismissals and reduced sentencing for thousands of clients.. Will is a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Columbus Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is the current criminal law committee chair for the Central Ohio Association for Justice.. Will has been continuously selected by his peers as a Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2015. He has also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer, and a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine. As a preeminent source of knowledge in his field, Will is often called upon by news stations and talk radio shows to speak on matters of criminal law and is regularly invited to speak to his peers at numerous continuing legal education courses.. Will earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and continued to Capital University Law School in Columbus, OH to earn his juris doctorate degree. During law school Will worked in the Franklin County Public Defender’s Office and clerked for a Municipal Court Judge. After law school graduation he was employed as a trial staff attorney in the Public Defender’s Office. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.. While attending law school Will met his wife, Laura. Laura is an attorney at the Nesbitt Law Firm and focuses her practice on consumer bankruptcy law. They have three children and reside in Dublin, OH. Will enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, working out and watching sports.. Mr. Nesbitt earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington. He received his J.D. from Capital University Law School. While Mr. Nesbitt attended law school, he was active in the legal fraternity Phi Alpha Delta and the Environmental Law Society.. For his exceptional service in the field of criminal defense, Mr. Nesbitt was selected to:. 2015 Member of American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2015-2019 Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars2014-2016 list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer2015-2016 Columbus CEO Top Lawyer2015 "10 Best" Attorneys in Ohio2015 Top 100 DUI Attorneys by The National Advocacy for DUI DefenseOhio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL), and the Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (COACDL).

Attorney Kia M. Wrice has always loved helping people through challenging times. She knows there are a lot of flaws in the justice system and is dedicated to helping individuals and families work through them. Kia genuinely cares about the people she represents. To her, you’ll never be just another case number, but a person whose future she’s committed to protecting. When you walk through her doors, you are always greeted by a friend. She strives to make your case as easy for you as possible while seeking a favorable outcome. In her free time, Kia enjoys acting, modeling, and keeping herself involved in her church as much as she is able to.

Attorney Kelley Boller is one of the founding partners of Boller & Petty, LLC. A graduate of the University of Dayton and a member of the Ohio Bar, Attorney Boller has been practicing law for more than 20 years. An Ohio native, she’s committed to serving her community through providing passionate legal services for families going through divorce, annulments, or adoptions. She devoted herself to divorce and custody law after realizing how unfair the process can be, despite the fact that it should always be equitable. Attorney Boller strives to be a shoulder to lean on for clients who are going through a difficult time, as divorce can be emotionally and financially draining. Attorney Boller was admitted to the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Ohio in 2007.

Attorney in Columbus, Ohio.  Admitted to the bar in 2003.  Primary Practice areas are Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations and Personal Injury.

Attorney Beth C. Jones keeps the pressure on insurance companies to offer the best possible settlement, and representing clients with her litigation expertise when the insurance companies are unwilling to settle. A graduate of the Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University, and Bowling Green State University, she joined Colley Shroyer & Abraham Co., L.P.A. in 2007 after practicing domestic relations and bankruptcy law. Her practical experience in a broad variety of legal areas, as well as her hard work and attention to detail, ensure that accident victims get outstanding care and attention at a time when they need it most.

Attorney Aaron Kenter is a diligent advocate for Ohio landowners. Aaron represents Ohio landowners across the state in eminent domain cases against the Ohio Department of Transportation, Public Utilities, Municipalities, and Pipeline Companies. Additionally, Aaron represents landowners in a variety of land use matters, including negotiating oil and gas leases.. Recent representative matters include successful representation of a landowner group in oil and gas leasing negotiations against a large oil and gas company, representation of multiple landowners in binding arbitration to recover damages against a pipeline company that violated its easement terms with the landowners, obtaining a settlement six times larger than the condemning authority’s initial offer in an eminent domain matter, and obtaining a favorable jury verdict in far in excess of the condemning authority’s initial offer in an eminent domain jury trial.. Aaron earned his Juris Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware. Aaron is a current member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio.

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