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Workers compensation attorney Darla E. Kaikis has taken a non-traditional path in her pursuit of representing injured workers before the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Darla earned her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions from the Ohio State University in 1987. She graduated the School of Radiologic Technology and began working in the health care field for approximately ten years before pursuing her law career. While working in the health care field, Darla had the opportunity to work in the emergency departments at both the Ohio State University and Riverside Methodist Hospitals in Columbus, Ohio.

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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We at Leeseberg Tuttle are passionate about representing our clients' interests and getting the best possible results for them. Our success is a matter of public record, and we have obtained record high verdicts in numerous cases throughout Ohio and other states. We have full-time nurses on staff, a medical library, and computerized access to all published medical literature in the world. This allows us to retain the very best medical experts in the country to assist our clients in their cases. Because of our success and reputation for integrity, we are often consulted by physicians and their family members when they themselves have been the victims of medical malpractice.  We do not advertise on television or radio.  Many of our clients are referred to us by other attorneys who are familiar with our professional experience, success, and aggressive representation on behalf of our clients.

Travis Fulton is dedicated to representing injured workers across Ohio, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. With us, there's no fee unless we win for you.. Travis Fulton is a passionate advocate who travels tirelessly throughout Ohio to fight for the rights of injured workers. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2006 and his law degree from Capital University in 2009.. As a member of the Ohio Association for Justice and the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group, Travis brings extensive knowledge and experience to every case. Whether you've experienced sprains, fractures, back injuries, or any other work-related injury, Travis is here to help you navigate the complex world of workers' compensation law.. At Fulton Law Office, we're committed to providing personalized attention and aggressive representation to ensure you receive the compensation and justice you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let us fight for your rights.

Thomas Tootle founded the Law Offices of Thomas Tootle in 1995 as a firm dedicated to providing a voice for those injured in the course of employment.  His experience includes jury trials, over fifty actions before the Supreme Court of Ohio, over 150 actions before the 10th District Court of Appeals, and weekly appearances on BWC matters before the Industrial Commission of Ohio.  Prior to founding the firm, Tom was an associate with the workers' compensation firm of Schiavoni, Schiavoni and Bush Co., L.P.A. located in Youngstown, Ohio.. Tom graduated from the University of Akron School of Law in 1993 where he served as a member of The University of Akron Law Review. He received his undergraduate education at The Ohio State University and graduated with a B.A. in 1990.. Tom was born and raised in Franklin County Ohio. He graduated from Dublin High School in 1986 and continues to reside in the Dublin area. Tom is committed to community service. In 2004 he ran for judge of the Tenth District Court of Appeals and secured over 144,000 votes -- 42% of the vote.  He served from 2007 to 2013 as the board president of Camp Sunrise, a summer camp program for children whose lives are impacted by HIV/Aids.

Thomas Taneff was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1988 and has been practicing law for over 37 years. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School. Mr. Taneff was a Judicial Law Clerk and Franklin County Probate Court Magistrate. He practices in the areas of estates, probate, trusts, estate planning, guardianships, adoption, surrogacy/reproductive law and foster parents throughout the State of Ohio, including interstate and international adoptions. He has been involved in over 5,000 Probate/Estate/Trust/Guardianship matters. He has handled over 5,000 adoption and/or surrogacy related cases and was awarded the United States Congressional Adoption Award in 2005. He was chosen as an Ohio Super Lawyer for 2011 through 2024, won Columbus C.E.O. Magazine's Best of Business Award (for law firms under 50) for 2010 and 2011, and won Columbus C.E.O. Magazine’s Top Lawyers for 2022 and 2024. Macedonian Honorary Consul to the United States (Ret.).

The philosophy of the Dominy Law Firm is to represent few clients with excellence rather than many clients with mediocrity.  We only represent clients in central Ohio, and we only represent clients in the following limited practice areas: DUI/OVI, criminal offenses, serious vehicular crimes, and record expungement/sealing.  Our firm only accepts a limited number of clients so we can provide 'personal service when results matter'.. I authored four books:  the Ohio DUI/OVI Guide, the Ohio Expungement Guide, the Ohio Vehicular Homicide Guide, and the Ohio Vehicular Assault Guide.  Those books are available for purchase online, and PDF versions of the books can be downloaded for free from the website of the Dominy Law Firm.. I am the past President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Ohio's delegate to the National College for DUI Defense, and a founding member of the national DUI Defense Lawyers Association. I am named in Best Lawyers in America® for criminal defense and DUI defense, and I am listed in Super Lawyers® for DUI defense.  I hold the highest possible rating (AV-Preeminent®) for ethical standards and professional ability from Martindale-Hubbell, and I am repeatedly named a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine.

The main focus of my practice is litigation, primarily in the areas of business disputes, real estate, insurance  and personal injury, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.  Litigation can be time consuming, expensive and emotionally draining. I therefore continually analyze the costs and benefits of filing a lawsuit and pursuing the case. The most successful outcomes occur when the case is pursued with the expectation that a trial will occur. If the case does not settle, then we are ready for trial.. I also have an active practice in real estate, both residential and commercial, involving sales/purchases, refinance, landlord-tenant and leases.  I am the managing member of a small family owned real estate business and use my personal experience to represent my clients.. Our law firm also has represents businesses and individuals who are experiencing financial hardship including in bankruptcy and receivership matters.. I also have an active practice in probate law and estate planning, including Wills, Trusts, and lawsuits arising in Probate Court.

The Justice Law Firm is dedicated to serving the needs of Injured and disabled Workers throughout Ohio in getting the workers compensation benefits they deserve.

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Shane is an experienced attorney handling workers' compensation and employment defense matters. His clients include employers of all sizes and across a variety of industries. Previously, Shane was an associate with Bricker & Maxfield as well as with national firms Thompson Hine and Arter & Hadden. He launched his own firm in 2007 which has grown into the statewide defense practice of Dawson & Associates. From their offices centrally located in Columbus, they represent employers throughout Ohio.

Ryan Shafer is a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney who defends the rights of those facing criminal charges in Central Ohio. Shafer is an attorney at Joslyn Law Firm in Dayton, Ohio. There he handles a variety of cases, including DUI, drug crimes, violent crimes and white collar offenses.. Shafer studied business and minored in political science at the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2002. He earned his Juris Doctor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in 2006 and became licensed to practice law in Ohio the following year.. Shafer began his work in the legal field at Dominic Frank Law Offices, and he later became a public defender at the Franklin County Public Defender's Office. As a public defender he represented those facing a range of misdemeanors and felonies across Franklin County, from drug possession to felony assault.. Shafer participates in several legal organizations, including the Ohio Association for Justice, National College of DUI Defense, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. When he is not in the office, he volunteers with the Salvation Army and the Legal Aid Society.

Ready to fight for the rights of his clients in and out of court, Michael Dusseau’s dedicated approach has led to many significant wins on behalf of the injured and disabled. He has won cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, appellate courts, in administrative hearings and at trial for over a decade.. While workers’ compensation is ever-changing and complex, Mr. Dusseau stays on the leading edge of the law. He frequently lectures and writes on emerging topics and trends in Ohio workers’ compensation for fellow attorneys.. Mr. Dusseau has been named to the Ohio Workers’ Compensation Super Lawyers list and is a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is a graduate of Capital University Law School (J.D., cum laude).

Ramsey B. Prather is an attorney at Butler Prather LLP. Ramsey represents individuals and businesses in a variety of practice areas, including False Claims Act litigation, business torts, and personal injury matters in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Before Butler Prather LLP, Ramsey practiced law for several years in the healthcare group of a large international law firm, where he represented healthcare entities–such as hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, and long term care pharmacies–in False Claims Act lawsuits, civil litigation proceedings, administrative matters, and government investigations.. Ramsey graduated from Tulane University Law School, magna cum laude, in 2010. While in law school, Ramsey served as editor-in-chief of the Tulane Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif.. Following law school, Ramsey served as a law clerk to the Honorable William H. Pryor Jr. on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and to the Honorable Lance M. Africk on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

R. Walker Garrett graduated from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama, in May 2007, Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in Political Science and minors in Business Administration and History. While at Huntingdon, he played varsity tennis, starting at both top singles and top doubles positions. Mr. Garrett graduated from Mercer Law School in May 2010 with a Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research and Drafting. While at Mercer he was awarded the CALI Award for the highest grade in Advanced Legal Research, and he served as research assistant for Tax Professor, Monica Armstrong.. Upon graduating law school, Mr. Garrett joined a boutique litigation firm, Harp & Callier, specializing in catastrophic injury litigation and Federal Employer Liability Act litigation, representing injured railroad union workers.  Mr. Garrett is licensed in the State and Superior Courts of Georgia, the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, Alabama State courts, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  In 2012, Mr. Garrett joined the Finley Firm where he continues his personal injury litigation practice, along with handling major mass tort and class action projects.  Mr. Garrett is the lead attorney for the Finley Firm’s representation of hundreds of business and individual clients for the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, recovering millions for business owners throughout the Gulf states.  Mr. Garrett is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association where he serves on the membership committee and has chaired educational seminars for other members of the bar.  Also, Mr. Garrett is on the board of the General Practice and Trial Section of the Georgia bar and has served as co-editor of that section’s quarterly publication, The Calendar Call, since 2012.  He also serves as the city captain for the “Ask-a-Lawyer” pro bono service day in Columbus on an annual basis.. In the community, Mr. Garrett is now serving his second term as board chairman for The Literacy Alliance, a local charity committed to ending illiteracy in the Chattahoochee Valley.  As part of the organization, Mr. Garrett reads to pre-k students on an individual basis every week in Title I school in Columbus, and takes the adult literacy students to the Georgia Capitol to meet their state legislators for Literacy Day.  Mr. Garrett is also a member of the Rotary Club of Columbus and serves on its board of directors.  Mr. Garrett serves on the boards of the Columbus Iron Works, the Columbus Young Art Patrons, the Greater Columbus Young Professionals, the Hamilton Cemetery Association and he served on the board of the Convention Trade Center Authority.  Additionally, Mr. Garrett is a member of the Columbus Inn of Court and Lawyers Club of Atlanta.  Mr. Garrett also serves his church, First Baptist Church of Columbus, as an usher every Sunday, a Deacon, and member of the Advisory Committee.  Mr. Garrett was awarded the “Five under Forty Award” by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Columbus and the Valley Magazine at the age of twenty nine, in 2013.. In 2016, Mr. Garrett ran for Columbus City Council in the primary election.  Mr. Garrett won both races in District 8, a special election to fill the unexpired term of Councilor C. E. McDaniel and the other to fill the four-year term.  Mr. Garrett is the youngest councilman and is expected to bring diversity to the community.  Mr. Garrett will continue to serve the City of Columbus and bring a new vitality to the city neighborhoods.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. Professional Status. Criminal Defense Attorney 1979 to present. Admitted To Practice Before:. Ohio Supreme Court. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. United States Court of Appeals For the Sixth Circuit. United States Supreme Court. Teaching and Education. Frequent Lecturer both state and nationwide to attorneys in continuing legal education seminars sponsored by (see ):. National College for DUI Defense. Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Ohio State Bar Association. Columbus Bar Association. Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Ohio Trial Lawyer’s Association. Lorman Educational Services. Frequent organizer (choosing speakers and topics) of traffic seminars for Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations.. Frequent Lecturer At Maryhaven and Parkside Alcohol Treatment Centers. FrequentAuthor of Articles in Professional Journals and Newspapers (seeState Bar Journal Article).. Certified To Operate, Calibrate, and Perform Diagnostic Verification On Datamaster Breath Testing Machine In Course at National Patent Factory, Mansfield, Ohio. Public Service and Government Appointments. Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving. Impaired Driving Task Force, Department of Highway Safety. Traffic Subcommittee of the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission. Joint Special Jury Instructions Committee on Senate Bill 123. Frequent Testimony Before Committees of Ohio Legislature. Member of Ohio Delegation, Aggressive Driving and the Law Symposium, Washington D.C. Sponsored by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Highway Administration.. Judicial Screening Committee, Columbus Bar Association. Professional Affiliations. National College for DUI Defense. Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Ohio State Bar Association. Three times Chair of Traffic Law Committee. Columbus Bar Association. Former Chair of Municipal Court Committee. Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Former Chair of Criminal Law Section of the Ohio Trial Lawyer’s Association (Now Ohio Association For Justice). University Education. B.A. Ohio State University, 1975. J.D. Capital University, 1979

Philip Fulton has represented injured workers and victims of disability since 1980. A 1977 graduate of the Ohio State University and 1980 graduate of Capital University Law School, Order of the Curia, Mr. Fulton is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Ohio Super Lawyers, "Law and Politics" magazine.. Mr. Fulton's professional achievements recognize his dedication to protecting the rights of the injured and disabled. He is past chairperson of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association Workers' Compensation Section and has twice has been chairperson of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers' Workers Compensation Section.. For his commitment to injured workers, he was given the Distinguished Service Award in 1994 and 2002 by the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers and was inducted into the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers' Association Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame in 1997.. Frequently asked to lecture to attorneys, legal groups, and doctors all over Ohio on issues dealing with workers' comp, Mr. Fulton is also the author of the well-known treatise on workers' compensation, "Ohio Workers Compensation Law," published by LexisNexis. Mr. Fulton's book is used by workers' compensation attorneys, doctors, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, the Ohio Industrial Commission, and the court system. Mr. Fulton is an Adjunct Professor at the Capital University Law School in Ohio where he teaches Workers' Compensation Law.

Peter J Gibson was born in Columbus. Peter attended the Pennsylvania State University receiving a degree in Political Science in 1987. He proceeded to Capital University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor in 1991. While at Capital he interned at The Supreme Court of Ohio. In addition, he was a member of the Order of the Curia, a National Honorary Legal Fraternity based upon academic standing.. Peter has twenty-four(24) years of experience representing injured workers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. In addition, he has represented injured workers before the Court of Common Pleas of various Ohio counties, the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Ohio. Peter also provides counsel and representation for applicants for social security disability before the Social Security Administration.. Peter was admitted to the Ohio Bar and United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in 1992. Peter joined the Law Office of Ronald J. Koltak as a Law Clerk in 1990. He was named an Associate of the firm in 1992. He was named a Partner in the law firm of Koltak & Gibson LLP in 1997.

Our law firm was founded upon the belief that victims of personal injury deserve a lawyer who is both committed to the case and capable of going the distance to trial when necessary.  Combining dedication to our clients with more than 30 years of trial experience has allowed us to achieve exceptional results, including the largest personal injury verdict in Franklin County history.. We have experience in a wide variety of cases including car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, product liability and unsafe premises.  We bring perseverance and commitment to each case.

Originally hailing from Western Pennsylvania, I relocated to Columbus for the opportunity to work for veteran, respected criminal defense attorneys.  I have practiced strictly criminal defense for my entire career of 16 years.  I have extensive and varied trial experience ranging from high level felonies to minor misdemeanors.

One of the most traumatic things you'll ever go through is getting fired, and the stress is even worse if you have a wrongful termination case. I work to help you through this tough time.. My employment practice focuses on representing employees, including executives and partners, in all areas of employment law, from contract and severance negotiations for senior-level executives to protecting employee rights in discrimination and retaliation lawsuits under both federal and state law, non-compete agreements and wrongful termination claims. For nearly 20 years, I  represented employers in employment cases and I understand how employers evaluate these types of claims and am able to represent employees from a position of strength because of that knowledge.. In addition, I believe that the relationship between clients and their lawyers is a partnership where both parties collaborate to achieve the best result and that requires honest and frequent communication about each matter. Clients also deserve a lawyer that’s easily reachable. All of my clients have my cell phone number and know they can call anytime, including before and after “business hours.” I also return emails and telephone calls as close to immediately as possible. While litigation is always stressful, I find that consistent communication can help control that stress.. As to the substance of the law, I have litigated, in both state and federal courts, employment cases on behalf of both employers and employees regarding non-compete, non-solicitation and other contractual provisions. I have also represented clients in matters pertaining to franchise agreements and have defended small and medium-sized businesses against discrimination claims and other workplace allegations. I have also litigated many general business disputes on behalf of corporate clients.

My practice is primarily focused in the areas of immigration law and labor and employment law and involves advising individuals and small to medium sized businesses on all aspects of the law in these areas. As a licensed attorney practicing US immigration law, I am able to represent clients anywhere in the world.. I am experienced in representing businesses in court proceedings and in administrative hearings before the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Ohio Civil Rights Commission.. I also work with businesses and individuals to assist them with the paperwork for obtaining the proper work authorization documents for employees. I am experienced with E1/E2, H-1B, J-1, K-1, K-3, L-1A/1B, O, P, and R visas. I am also experienced with Investor green cards (EB-5), labor certifications (PERM), and all aspects of family-based immigration and naturalization/citizenship. I have successfully represented more than 20 Investors with obtaining their green cards through direct investments and removing the conditional status.. I earned my J.D. degree from The Capital University Law School, with a concentration in labor and employment law.  Prior to entering the private practice of law, I served as Human Resources Manager for an apartment-management company that managed 600+ apartment communities and as Director of Training for a hotel-management company that managed 200+ hotels in 14 states.  I also have worked as a consultant and a free-lance writer and have authored curriculum for the learning disabled. I was admitted to practice of law in Ohio, November 1998; was admitted to Federal Court, Southern District of Ohio, June 2001; and was admitted to Federal Court, Northern District of Ohio, March, 2003. I am also admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. I am a member  of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

My practice is dedicated to representing those charged with DUI / DWI and many other traffic and criminal related charges.. After over 30 years of practice I have always taken pride in giving personal service to my clients by aggressively defending their charges and always being available to answer any and all questions that they may have.