Top Adoption Lawyers in COLUMBUS, Ohio

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Amy Levine

Firm: Amy M. Levine & Associates

147 Thurman Avenue , Columbus , Ohio 43206

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Traffic Violations, Bankruptcy & Debt

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“tive experience and my confidence in her expertise, I am a returning client who has consulted her on”

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“Amy is a tremendous Attorney with great compassion for her clients. She brings exceptional skill and experience to her practice and is great to work with.”

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Jeffrey D. Fish

Firm: White and Fish, L.P.A., Inc.

1335 Dublin Road 201 (C) , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil ,Construction Accidents,Construction Defects,Divorce,Family ,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Juvenile ,Personal Injury,Prenuptial Agreement,Probate ,Spousal Support,Wills

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Susan Marie Kenney-Pfalzer

Firm: Susan Marie Kenney-Pfalzer

1402 Brookforest Drive , Columbus , Ohio 43004

Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce

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“Susan was absolutely wonderful! I told her what I needed and then I completely left everything in her hands! She handled everything for me and kept ...”

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Susan Eisenman

Firm: Susan Garner Eisenman

4900 Reed Rd , Columbus , Ohio 43220

Practice Areas: Adoption

I have practiced adoption law for 51 years with a concentration in adoption and child welfare law for the last 35 years. I have represented birthparents and prospective adoptive parents in over 2,500 adoptions, including adoptions from 40 states and 17 foreign countries.. I am an adoptive parent. I also gave birth to a child after utilizing assisted reproduction technology. My extended family includes children who have joined our family through stepparent adoption, foreign adoption, transracial adoption, embryo adoption and assisted reproduction technology.. I enjoy speaking on adoption related topics to professional, community and triad groups.. I look forward to meeting with you and learning your adoption story and working with you in your family building endeavors. Hope to speak to you soon.

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“Susan is attentive and caring towards her clients with the personal touch and excellent service that makes anyone lucky to have her as their attorney and advocate. I wholeheartedly…”

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Stacey Gilbert

Firm: The Law Offices of William L. Geary Co., LPA

The Waterford Tower , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Family

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“I strongly endorse Stacey in all facets of family law. She is well respected in the legal community and is an effective advocate for her clients.”

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Ryan Kuhn

Firm: Ryan D Kuhn

1733 W. Third Ave. , Columbus , Ohio 43212

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Adoption, Alimony, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation

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.

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“me, "you either find a good lawyer who is a bad person, or a bad lawyer who is a good person, Ryan i”

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“I've worked with Ryan on several matters. He is attentive, responsive and professional. I've worked with him as a guardian ad litem, as well, and he is very diligent and thoughtful…”

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Rebecca Stumler

Firm: Rebecca J. Stumler

300 South 2nd Street Columbus , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Paternity, Family

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“Ms. Stumler is highly respected in the community and I recommend her to take care of your legal needs.”

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Melissa Mitchell

Firm: Collis Law Group, LLC

1650 Lake Shore Dr Ste 225 , Columbus , Ohio 43204

Practice Areas: Administrative , Adoption, Civil Rights, Education , Family , Government Agencies, Sexual Harassment, Administrative Law

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“I couldn't have picked a better lawyer to represent me in my Ohio Board of Nursing situation. NancyMelissa has been my attorney for over a year now as I work with the Ohio Board of…”

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“I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Mitchell on many health care and administrative law matters, including several complex and challenging cases. Ms. Mitchell is highly k…”

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Elaine Buck

Firm: Buck & Fish Ltd.

3380 Tremont Road , Columbus , Ohio 43221

Practice Areas: Adoption, Family

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.

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“Elaine was a fantastic lawyer in my dissolution! She was professional, knowledgable and compassion”

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“Elaine is wonderful to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable in Collaborative Divorce and all family matters. I cannot speak highly enough of her.”

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“I would highly recommend the Buck & Fish law firm to anyone who needs professional compassionate legal representation. In what was a highly stressful difficult time, Elaine Buck br…”

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Benjamin J. Partee

Firm: The Law Office of Benjamin J. Partee

RiversEdge Corporate Center 1335 Dublin Road O , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,DUI/DWI,Family ,Landlord & Tenant,Wills

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“Within the last 45 days or so I made several phone calls to Mr. Partee. Within those 30+ phone calls I have yet to receive a return call. Court is in ...a Child Abuse clienthired a…”

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“Worst attorney in Ross County. If you are fighting a Custody case definitely do not go to him cause you will lose and you will be doing the work alone.”

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Dirken Winkler

Firm: Winkler Legal Services, LLC

490 City Park Avenue , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Probate

The reason I practice law is to help individuals and families going through difficult times. Whether you are dealing with the end of your marriage or grieving the loss of a loved one, I am here to help you. As your attorney I will advocate on your behalf and protect your interests at every stage of your legal matter. Providing you clear guidance regarding difficult decisions is paramount. I represent each of my clients as though they are my only client, and I provide personalized legal services tailored to your specific needs.

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“r and concise. We are very happy with the way the estate was handled by Dirk and his assistant Heat”

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“Dirk is professional and diligent and cares about his clients. I would recommend him to anyone.”

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“Winker Legal just completed Estate planning for me. Dirk is very professional and reasonably priced. He took the time to explain many things to consider in the process. His assista…”

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Dennis Morrison

Firm: Lane Alton

2 Miranova Pl Ste 220 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption, Civil , Construction , Debtor/Creditor Rights, Real Estate , Banking

I'm originally from Buffalo, New York and have remained a loyal Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. My wife and I have two grown daughter's who became teacher's like their mom (now retired) and two young grandchildren.

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“dozens of creditor rights cases each year for me and my various banking staff members. Dennis also r”

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“I have worked with Dennis for over 25 years. I wish every attorney was like Dennis. He is very intelligent, humble and easy to work with. Dennis shows every attorney and client the…”

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Danielle Skestos

Firm: Isaac, Wiles, Burkholder &Teetor LLC

2 Miranova Place, Suite 700 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption, Civil , Domestic Partnership

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“my custody matter. I couldn't be happier with my outcome.”

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“I have known Danielle for many years and I have referred many clients to her and asked for her advice in many different situations. Danielle has the highest professional and ethica…”

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Craig P. Treneff

Firm: Craig P. Treneff

555 South Front Street 668 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce

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“Always professional, always on time and extremely knowledgeable. He’s everything you could ever want in an attorney. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else for family law needs.”

— Amanda Tedrick

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Byron Potts

Firm: Byron L. Potts and Co. LPA

538 E Rich St , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Discrimination, Divorce, Sexual Harassment, Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

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“ce for any legal issues I may encounter. He is highly respected in the community and you could not d”

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“This is my first time experience actually having to pay for a lawyer out of pocket. I am currently feeling thing's out as we speak. I have seen the reviews regarding the disappoint…”

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Britani Galloway

1170 Old Henderson Road , Columbus , Ohio 43220

Practice Areas: Adoption

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“Britani gets the job done. She was timely, excellent follow-through, knowledgeable, caring and prof”

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“I have known Britani as a fellow lawyer since 2010. Her professionalism and expansive legal knowledge has led me to refer many clients to her practice. Clients report that she is e…”

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Thomas Taneff

Firm: Thomas Taneff Co., LPA

250 Civic Center Drive , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Probate, Adoption, Child Custody, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts

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.).

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“meet with our mother and my siblings the day after. This man cares about people and his clients. Mr”

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“Tommy is an excellent lawyer, and I refer complex adoption and probate matters to him. He also recently consulted with me on one of my cases. He responded promptly, answered my que…”

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“I can not say enough good things about Tommy!! After 6 long years of litigation he stood by my daughter and fought for what was right!! The professionalism and dedication truly mad…”

— JENNIFER RICHARDS

Top Adoption Lawyers in COLUMBUS | 17 available

Amy Levine

Jeffrey D. Fish

Susan Marie Kenney-Pfalzer

Susan Eisenman

Stacey Gilbert

Ryan Kuhn

Rebecca Stumler

Melissa Mitchell

Elaine Buck

Benjamin J. Partee

Dirken Winkler

Dennis Morrison

Danielle Skestos

Craig P. Treneff

Byron Potts

Britani Galloway

Thomas Taneff

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