Top Divorce Lawyers Near Me in Columbus Area

Grossman has been recognized by his peers as an expert in his field for more than 25 years.  He has successfully litigated complex family law cases in many counties in Ohio and has consulted in cases throughout the United States.. Jeff was instrumental in building a boutique law firm with other lawyers, known by judges and other lawyers, as extremely compitent and ethical.  Lawyers in the firm often work together to maximize expertise and to make certain that their client's needs are met.

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.

Fan of classical music and jazz; former actor in theater; retired classical music radio announcer.

Family Law:  Our practice is limited to divorce dissolution, custody, support and other like family law matters. We represent clients who need immediate advice and concentrated service from experienced legal counsel. Our founding attorney has served as counsel in large national law firms. She believes that there are no "small clients" and ensures that all clients receive personalized legal services. Most of our clients are referred by former clients, friends, and colleagues who trust our judgment and proven ability to ‘get the job done.’. Solutions: We are experienced problem solvers, who thrive on developing creative strategies to complex matters. We will work hand-in-hand with you to construct a plan to get the results you need.  We give candid advice, and at times may not tell you what you want to hear. But that is our job. Our goal is not simply to get paid. Rather, we want you to understand all of your options along with the pros and cons of each.. Personalized Service: One size does not fit all. We see you as an individual and want to understand what makes you tick. We want to know what challenges you face. What are your goals? What are your concerns? This allows us to fashion a plan that best fits you.

Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Domestic Relations, Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Writing, Trials, and Prenuptial Agreements. Strong legal professional graduated from The John Marshall Law School.

Eric W. Johnson received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State University in 1990 and obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law in 1995.  He has been practicing in the area of family law since 1998. Prior to joining the firm, he also worked in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and insurance subrogation, among other general practice fields.. Mr. Johnson joined Sowald, Sowald, Anderson & Hawley in 2004, became a named partner in the firm in 2009, and in 2012 was designated by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law.. He is an active member of the Ohio State, Columbus, and Delaware County Bar Associations, serving on the family law committees of each, and is also a member of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Mr. Johnson is additionally licensed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, became fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation in 2008, and is a member of Mensa.. Mr, Johnson welcomes all cases in the area of family law where clients expect exemplary effort and especially looks to encourage a greater number of clients to consider the benefits of non-litigation paths to resolving their concerns, including collaborative law and mediation.

EFFECTIVE, CREATIVE AND CARING.  Dennis has been a trial lawyer since he began practicing law in 2001.  His practice focuses solely on Domestic Relations matters. Dennis has extensive trial experience and has the reputation for being an aggressive advocate who seeks to protect his clients’ legal and financial interests.  From Dennis’ experience, he has learned how to guide his clients through the stressful time of life that divorce brings.  Dennis has been recognized by his peers as one of the top young lawyers in Ohio.  He has been listed in Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 which recognizes Ohio’s top young lawyers.  Dennis has moved on to be listed in Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as a Super Lawyer for 2016 -2017 which recognizes attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dennis has been selected as one of Columbus' top attorneys in 2015 and 2016 as listed in Columbus CEO magazine.  Dennis has also been selected by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 in Ohio which is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to individuals who exemplify superior qualifications and leadership as a trial lawyer. Finally, Dennis is listed in Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America and named as a 2016 Top Lawyer by the Global Directory of Who's Who, and listed as one of the Top 100 Family Lawyers in the State of Ohio for 2017 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.  While Dennis has earned recognition as one of Ohio’s top lawyers, what sets him apart from other lawyers is his genuine concern for those who suffer the pain of divorce and he strives to make a difference in the individuals he represents.

Denise Mirman is the managing partner of Friedman & Mirman Co. LPA, a nine-lawyer firm  that practices family law exclusively. She has been rated "Superb" by Avvo. She has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America in Family Law for several years, a distinction limited to just 1% of the practicing attorneys in the country as voted upon by other lawyers, and she is  the Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in Central Ohio.  She has  been included in Super Lawyers every year since inception and is on several "top lists" in Columbus and Ohio.   The firm has also been named  a First Tier law firm in Family Law by Best Lawyers. Ms. Mirman has also achieved the peer review rating of "AV-Preeminent" (the highest rating available) under Martindale-Hubbell's rating system for legal ability and ethical standards.. The firm's partners are experienced trial lawyers, but they know that litigation is not always the best solution, and they are accomplished negotiators.  The firm is the first family law firm in Central Ohio to offer an alternative dispute resolution division, Friedman & Mirman Civil Solutions.        Denise regularly represents clients in divorces and dissolutions in various counties throughout  Central Ohio, in all areas of  family law, with an emphasis on  complex business valuations, custody litigation, and support, retirement, and property division issues.  Please see the full website, , for more information about  Denise and the  firm.. Denise is very active in the Central Ohio community, including currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter.

Chelsea Long received her Juris Doctor in 2010 from Capital University Law School. She graduated third in her class and summa cum laude, was a member of the Capital University Law Review as a staff member in her second year and as a Research Editor in her third year. While attending Capital, Chelsea was a research assistant to Professor Susan M. Gilles, clerked for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, and externed for Judge Jeffrey Sutton in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Chelsea stays active in her community by supporting a variety of causes that focus on the arts and education. Chelsea attended Ohio University from 2003 to 2007 where she completed her Bachelors degree in Music History and Literature with an Honors Certificate in Flute Performance from Ohio University. She graduated magna cum laude and was awarded the Undergraduate Achievement in Music History Award.

Certified Specialist - Ohio State Bar Association. We provide the personal attention of a small firm, and our experience, knowledge of the law, and cutting-edge technology allow us to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services. Our firm is agile and efficient by leveraging technology and a higher degree of care.. We use prompt, effective communication and action to assist individuals and small businesses in resolving their legal needs. We provide tailored legal services for complex matters.. We advise clients in all phases of their legal issues, including planning, strategies, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. We utilize a network of affiliated professional consultants, including other attorneys, to provide our clients with specialized counsel in a wide variety of legal matters such as probate litigation, high net worth divorce, business litigation, civil litigation, estate planning and administration, and business formation and planning. Visit our website at for more information.

Brian A. Ramey was born and raised in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the spring of 1996 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemistry. Later, he attended the Florida State University where in the fall of 1998 he obtained a Master’s of Science degree in Biochemistry. From 1999-2000 he was a doctoral student in Biochemistry at the University of Miami, Florida. During this time he discovered that his true passion and goal in life did not lie in the physical sciences, and he made the decision to attend the Florida State University College of Law, where he graduated in May of 2003.. Brian passed the state bar of Alabama and Georgia, and subsequently worked as a Guardian ad Litem and appointed counsel in the Juvenile Court of Russell County, Alabama; as well as, appointed criminal defense counsel in the Circuit Court of Russell County, Alabama.. In October of 2005, Brian established the law firm known as Brian A. Ramey, Attorney at Law. Since that time, he has worked in numerous areas of law with an emphasis on divorce, custody, child support and other family law related issues. Brian is committed to using his experience and extensive community contacts to fully represent the best interests of his clients.

At Atkins and Atkins, Attorneys at Law, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide stength, comfort and expertise to our client's during what is often one of the most difficult periods in their lives.. I have always had a strong interest in helping others and have found great fulfillment through my work advocating for my client's throughout their divorce and custody matters.   I always strive to provide my clients a shoulder to lean on during stressful times while providing them guidance in navigating the often confusing legal system.  I work tirelessly to protect the best interests of my clients and obtain the best results for their case.  I love what I do, which is shown through my strong commitment to my clients and my work.

As a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and one of Super Lawyer’s Top Women Lawyers– honors not easily earned –Amy Weis is a highly respected Columbus divorce lawyer. She’s earned her reputation by sparing her clients the financial and emotional drain of contested family law litigation through amicable settlements whenever possible. If a case cannot be resolved through a settlement, Amy is known as a fierce litigator in the courtroom.. Her greatest professional satisfaction is knowing that she leaves her clients better than when she found them, often by empowering them with the knowledge of what to expect, what their entitlements are and by counseling them through the course of their domestic dispute – from start to conclusion. In addition to her expertise in family law and family divorce law, Amy has expanded her knowledge through the AAML to include high profile client contested divorce cases, valuing interests in private equity investments, intricacies of executive compensation and even pet custody.. A magna cum laude graduate of Capital University Law School, Weis was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1996. Currently, she serves as Immediate past-president of the Ohio chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Previously, she served as the organization’s president and vice president. In 2002, she was chair of the Domestic Relations Committee of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association.. Recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers® from 2009 thru present, Amy has been named one of the Top 25 Columbus Women Lawyers from 2010 to present, as well as regulary being listed as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Ohio . She has also written on the law and lectured on its practice.

Amanda has been practicing law since 2000.  Prior to starting Baker & Wick, LLC, Amanda was an attorney at Wolinetz, Horvath, Baker & Wick for over ten years.  She began her legal career serving as the Staff Attorney for the Honorable Dana Preisse, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations, and then was an Associate Attorney at the law firm of Crabbe, Brown and James in Columbus, Ohio, for over four years.  Amanda was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio in 2000 and to the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio in 2002. She received her Bachelor of Science from Miami University in 1997 and her Juris Doctor from the Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio in 2000. Amanda practices almost exclusively in the area of family law.

After graduating from Case Western Reserve University with a degree in Psychology, I spent a year performing stand-up comedy.  After successfully defending myself against a speeding ticket, I decided to go to law school at The Ohio State University College of Law.  In 1992, when I still didn't have my own late night talk show, I dedicated myself to my legal career.. Since then I have represented thousands of clients in nearly every aspect of law.  I take a personal and sincere interest in every case I handle and I strive to provide quality service at affordable fees.. I provide a free no-obligation in office initial consultation.  Call today to let my 30 years of experience work for you.