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Henry A. Arnett is a 1976 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Law. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. He is also very active in the Columbus Bar Association, having served on the Judiciary Committee, the Federal Court Committee and as Chairman of the Labor Law Committee.  His law firm, Livorno and Arnett Co., LPA, represents injured workers, Ohio worker's compensation claimants and numerous labor organizations.

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.

Former Outside Counsel and Special Counsel to the Attorney General, State of Ohio. Entrepreuner-Founder: Ohio Dispute Resolution Company,Del's Lemonade of Ohio and Cruisin' on the Riverfront Classic Car Show. Current Member, Board of Trustees, Deaf Services Center. Past Member; Board of Trustees, Contemporary Amercian Theatre Company (CATCO) and Center for New Directions. Life Member, Kappa Kappa Psi, Alpha Chapter, National Honorary Band Fraternity. Member; Sierra Club, Columbus Zoo, Wexner Center, WOSU, Chevy Classics Club, US Bowling Congress, RI Reds Historical Society and Columbus Museum. Honorary Kentucky Colonel. Youth Member: DeMolay and Boy Scouts (incl Philmont Ranch). Delegate-At-Large, 1976 National Presidential Convention

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.

Erika M. Smitherman was born in Norwalk, Ohio and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1993, where both of her parents were teachers. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University, with minors in both English and Philosophy. Her spring 1997 graduation in the Horseshoe was rained out; however, her graduation was made official when she picked up her diploma from a box on the floor of the French Field House! While at Ohio State, Ms. Smitherman’s activities included serving as a University Ambassador, chairing several programs in the Student Alumni Council, working as a Resident Advisor, serving on the Homecoming Steering Committee, and membership in the Sullivant Society Honorary. Ms. Smitherman remains active in the Ohio State Alumni Association. After graduating from Ohio State, Ms. Smitherman furthered her studies at Capital University Law School. There, she served as a mentor to first year students, worked in the Admissions Office, and was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. While at Capital, Ms. Smitherman interned at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and practiced her research and writing skills. After graduating from Capital in May 2000, she was sworn into the Ohio Bar in November 2000. Ms. Smitherman began employment at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Section and later, she simultaneously worked in the Chief Counsel’s Staff. As an Assistant Attorney General, she investigated consumer complaints, effectively mediated settlements, litigated against companies accused of statutory violations and prepared confidential court papers, legal memoranda, and briefs for trial and appellate proceedings. Ms. Smitherman became an Assistant Chief Legal Counsel in the Auditor of State’s Office, focusing on the Cleveland and Youngstown regions. While there, she provided legal advice to state auditors, trained government officials to effectively apply state laws to their specific municipalities, and collaborated with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office regarding unique litigation on behalf of the Auditor. After a few years in a small solo practice, Ms. Smitherman became a child advocacy attorney for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Franklin County. At CASA, she represented the best interests of children who were found by the court to be abused, neglected and/or dependent. Many of these children were placed in the custody of Franklin County Children’s Services for their own protection and Ms. Smitherman helped to ensure that the children received appropriate services and treatment by working closely with the child’s Guardian ad Litem and the Juvenile Court. She also provided training to volunteers who were appointed by the court to serve as Guardians ad Litem. It was through Ms. Smitherman’s involvement with CASA that she met Judge Elizabeth Gill of the Franklin County Domestic and Juvenile Court and subsequently accepted the invitation to become her staff attorney. While working with Judge Gill, she prepared published legal opinions, performed legal research and analysis on complex matters of family law, assisted the Judge in preparing for hearings and trials, reviewed and commented on dissolution paperwork submitted to the court for review, and facilitated the pro se dissolutions and civil protection orders on the date of hearing. During her time with Judge Gill, Ms. Smitherman developed an interest in the private practice of family law and appreciates the opportunity she had to learn from such a fine mentor. Ms. Smitherman is a member of the Columbus Bar Association and Women Lawyers of Franklin County. She is admitted to practice in all state and local courts in Ohio and in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Ms. Smitherman serves her community on the Board of Directors of Faith Educare, volunteers as her daughter’s Girl Scout Leader and is an active member of her church. Ms. Smitherman resides in Canal Winchester with her family including Troy, who is a firefighter/paramedic for Madison Township, and their three children: two sons, who are avid soccer players, and one daughter, who is working toward her black belt in karate. They share their home with their dog and cat. Ms. Smitherman and her family enjoy spending time together during family movie nights, swimming, traveling, camping, jumping on their trampoline, biking to the covered bridge, volunteering at community and charity events, and spending time with family and friends.

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.

Eric grew up in Worthington, Ohio. He graduated with honors (cum laude) from The Ohio State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts. Eric then graduated with honors (magna cum laude) from Capital University Law School in 2007.. Eric is admitted to practice law in all Ohio state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Eric has been practicing domestic relations law, exclusively, since 2007. Accordingly, he handles matters in all areas of family law including divorce, dissolution, custody proceedings, post-decree matters, child and spousal support cases and appellate matters. Eric is an OSBA Certified Specialist in the practice of Family Relations Law, which requires passage of a written examination in the field of family relations law, demonstration of a high level of substantial involvement in family relations law and favorable evaluations by colleagues and judges / magistrates familiar with his work. Eric has also been selected to the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys “Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for the state of Ohio,” which is by invitation and is extended to those attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skill, experience, expertise and success in their practice of family law. Eric has presented at a number of seminars, including the Fifth Annual Family Institute in 2017 and the Domestic Relations Judge & Magistrate Winter Conference in 2016. Eric is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association.

Elizabeth J. Zuercher was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Indiana in 2005 and subsequently to the State of Ohio in 2008. She started her career as a criminal prosecutor and has been practicing in the Family Relations Law field since moving to Ohio in 2008. Before joining Friedman and Mirman, Ms. Zuercher was a Staff Attorney for the former Honorable Christopher J. Geer, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch. Ms. Zuercher received a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University. Ms. Zuercher is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association as well as the Columbus Bar Association and the Women Lawyers of Franklin County. She also currently serves on the Columbus Bar Association Board of Governors and is a Past President of the Junior League of Columbus Board of Directors

Elaine S. Buck is a partner in the firm of Buck & Fish, Ltd. and is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Relations Law Specialist. She is trained in Collaborative Practice, mediation, and co-resolution. Elaine also provides representation in adoption/surrogacy and probate.. Elaine served on the Ohio Supreme Court’s Sub-committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution: Collaborative Law that drafted the Ohio Collaborative Family Law Act; and she actively supported its passage by providing testimony and other assistance for its enactment.. Elaine meets the standards for Collaborative Practice trainers of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She has served as a co-trainer since 2015 for COACDP’s Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training, a two-day training held annually. She has presented to the Ohio House Judiciary Committee, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Capital University Law School, and the Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys.. Elaine is a graduate of Brown University and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She is a Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Association Foundation, and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She has been awarded the designation of “Super Attorney” and is listed on the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.. Currently, Elaine is the President of the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals. She is a life member of First Community Church and has also served as: Chairman of the Board of Northwest Counseling Services; Chairman of the Brown Alumni School Committee; Chairman of the Upper Arlington Education Foundation Board of Trustees, and Trustee of the Upper Arlington Community Foundation.

Daniel Gurtner  holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University and a J.D. from Capital University Law School. Prior to being admitted to the bar, Dan worked for a solo practitioner with a large consumer bankruptcy practice and in the litigation department of a large law firm.. Since beginning his law practice, Dan has dedicated his practice to the areas of consumer bankruptcy as well as domestic litigation. He enjoys professional associations with the American, Ohio State, and Columbus Bar Associations.  Dan is also a member of the Credit Education Coalition, American Inn of Courts and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. When he’s not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, golfing, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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:

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

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.

Blake Edge* and John Kimbell** are the principals of Edge & Kimbell.  As law school classmates, practicioners and friends for a quarter of a century, they've learned that their practice is about you.  Therefore, they treat you like they'd want to be treated.

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:

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.

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.

At Luftman, Heck & Associates, LLP, we understand that criminal charges impact every aspect of your life. We're here to help you move forward. Call us today.

As a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital Law School, I have been practicing law in Central Ohio for almost 10 years. My work is in Family Law- Elder Care, Wills/Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Divorce, Custody, and Child Support.

A first generation college graduate with a goal of becoming an attorney since he was in the third grade, Chris understands firsthand the value of passion and perseverance. You can feel confident that your case will benefit from that same drive. Chris focused his law school curriculum on business law. After graduating from law school, Chris practiced in a general practice law firm for eight years. During those eight years, Chris practiced in the areas of family law, criminal defense, employment law, real estate, and general civil litigation. Since that time, he has practiced almost exclusively in family law. Chris has successfully represented clients in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Ohio Court of Claims, several state appellate courts, and numerous county courts across the State of Ohio. He is no stranger to a courtroom or to doggedly pursuing the right results for his clients.. Being a divorced father and now remarried with a blended family, Chris understands the stresses and intricacies of the legal and real world issues that our clients face on a daily basis. After having that personal experience, Chris has dedicated his career to assisting clients with their family law issues and protecting his clients’ families, assets, and interests.. Chris resides in Hilliard with his wife, three children, and dog Quinn. In his free time he enjoys music, running, playing and watching sports, visiting local breweries and distilleries, and spending time with friends and family.