Top Litigation Lawyers in Columbus | 80 available

Firm: Ohio Attorney General's Office

30 E. Broad Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Kurgis & Associates, LPA

100 S 4th St Ste 300 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Kravitz, Brown & Dortch, LLC

65 E. State St., Ste 200 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Civil , Energy , Environmental , Telecommunications , Litigation

Mike Dortch is a trial lawyer with extensive experience litigating civil cases of all types, including commercial, contract, insurance coverage, probate, environmental, and real property disputes.. I am admitted to practice before all Ohio courts by the Ohio Supreme Court and by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.  With permission of the court, I have also represented clients in courts within the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina and Texas.. In my energy practice, I have represented one of Ohio’s investor owned utilities in evidentiary hearings before the PUCO, including numerous cases involving the restructuring of the electric industry in Ohio, regulatory compliance, rules proceedings, and a merger with another investor owned utility.  I have also represented rural electric cooperatives, a fully-integrated Ohio based energy services company, and natural gas local distribution companies.  I have successfully represented several entities before the Ohio Power Siting Board in connection with their efforts to construct electric power generation plants in Ohio.  I have advised commercial and industrial clients regarding their electric and natural gas services contracts.. In my  environmental practice, I have represented clients in cases involving CERCLA cost recovery actions, site remediation/reclamation activities required by RCRA, CRO, and SMCRA, emergency response, and TSCA penalty proceedings. In addition, he successfully opposed an EPA effort to list real property owned by clients on the National Priorities List. I successfully defended the executor of an estate against claims that the executor had both CERCLA liability and fiduciary obligations requiring it to undertake the remediation of contaminated property belonging to the deceased.  On behalf of a petroleum distribution customer of a pipeline terminal, I successfully demonstrated that petroleum contamination beneath Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego was caused by other customers of the terminal.. In my telecommunications practice, I have represented nearly all forms of telecommunications service providers (CLECs, IXCs, cellular, paging, mobile radio) in every manner of case before the PUCO.  He also advises developers and other large consumers of telecommunications services regarding their telecommunications issues.. I graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School, where I am now an adjunct member of the faculty.  The editors of Cincinnati Magazine, in conjunction with Law and Politics Media, Inc., regularly name me an "Ohio Super Lawyer" -- a tribute enjoyed by only 5% of the practicing bar.. I am a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.

Firm: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

191 W Nationwide Blvd Ste 300 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation

Firm: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

191 W Nationwide Blvd Ste 300 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Isaac, Wiles, Burkholder & Teetor

Two Miranova , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Litigation, State & Local Law, Election Campaign, Ethics, Media, General Practice

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:

Firm: Law Office of Maritza S. Nelson, LLC

4200 Regent Street, Suite 200 , Columbus , Ohio 43219

Practice Areas: Litigation

I help entrepreneurs, small busineses and non-profits minimize legal risks, resolve disputes and plan for the future.

Firm: Isaac Wiles

Two Miranova Place, Suite 700 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Intellectual Property , Labor , Patents, Litigation

I bring a unique combination of knowledge and experience in employment law and intellectual property to my business clients that assists them in protecting their most valuable assets - their people and their intellectual property. From appropriately structuring the company, to assisting in managing its affairs through contracts, non-compete agreements, and necessary employment policies, to protecting its assets, and finally to working it towards succession planning, I am with my client each step of the way.. I also help my clients with their four legged assets through my equine law practice providing various agreements such as boarding contracts, waivers, sales contracts, and pet trusts, as well as advising in a myriad of equine related legal issues.. In my spare time, you guessed it, I tend to my two rescued off the track TB's and menagerie of spoiled dogs.

Firm: Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter

65 E. State Street, Suite 1800 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Litigation

Firm: Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP

65 East State Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Kaltenbach Law, LLC

P.O. Box 20305 , Columbus , Ohio 43220

Practice Areas: Litigation

Jerry Kaltenbach is recognized as one of Ohio’s top lawyers by his peers and by the leading providers of attorney ratings in the nation. Jerry is honored with an AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for ethical standards and legal ability. The AV-Preeminent rating results from surveys conducted of attorneys and judges that have seen Jerry in action and it is an honor even more rare for an attorney under the age of 40.In addition, Jerry has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star by Thomson Reuters and as a Top Lawyer by Columbus C.E.O. Magazine in multiple fields including civil litigation and business law. Jerry is rated "Superb” by Avvo, its highest rating.A veteran of jury trials and appellate arguments in both state and federal court systems in Ohio, Jerry is known for his instincts, passionate advocacy, concise communication, and a unique ability to bring parties together to resolve issues effectively.

Firm: Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP

41 South High Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Civil , Class Actions, Entertainment & Sports , Litigation

Firm: Weston Hurd LLP

10 West Broad Street, Suite 2400 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Corporate , Election Campaign & Political , Insurance , Litigation

Firm: Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff

41 South High Street, Suite 2600 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Civil , Employment & Labor , Intellectual Property , Litigation

Firm: McDonald Hopkins LLC

250 West Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Construction, Litigation, Construction & Development

John A. Gambill is an associate in the Litigation Department. He came to McDonald Hopkins in May 2017 after five years with his own firm, Gambill & Associates Co., L.P.A.. John primarily focuses on construction law and works with our construction litigation team. He has represented contractors and project owners in claims arising out of construction projects of all sizes. John has also litigated cases from inception to conclusion, including arguing a complex contractual issue before the Ohio Supreme Court. Although he has extensive experience in civil litigation, John also has considerable experience helping businesses with legal matters outside the courtroom.. John earned his J.D. from Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in business and economics from Muskingum College.

Firm: Squire Sanders (US) LLP

41 South High Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Appellate , Business , Contracts, Copyrights, Corporate , Professional Malpractice, Public Finance, Trademarks, Litigation

Firm: Chaney & Drexel, LLC

1 East Livingston Avenue , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Litigation

Jack is an experienced trial attorney with an accomplished background in high-stakes and complex litigation. His practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in claims involving business disputes, commercial contracts, employment, partnerships, licensing, constitutional issues, health care, insurance, and an array of other matters. Jack’s victories include significant wins at both the trial and appellate level, defending multi-million dollar lawsuits, negotiating multi-million dollar transactions, and obtaining significant settlement results for clients. Jack regularly advises businesses and individuals to help them avoid and mitigate risk, and drafts business and other agreements for their use. Jack has represented some of the world’s largest corporations, assisted in taking depositions of United States Senators and Congressmen, and helped numerous individuals and businesses avoid risk and litigate and resolve disputes.. Jack is an AV Preeminent® rated attorney, which is the gold standard in attorney ratings. This rating is a testament to the fact that lawyers and judges throughout Ohio have confidentially assessed Jack as being among an elite and select group of attorneys who have earned the designation of having the “Highest Level of Professional Excellence” in both ability and ethics. As one judge’s staff attorney remarked in giving Jack 5 out of 5 stars: “Mr. Chaney is a highly reputable lawyer who exudes professionalism and integrity. He is dedicated to all clients, whether they be corporations or individuals. He balances strong legal and analytical skills with pragmatism to achieve practical solutions and ultimately the best result for his clients.”. Jack’s honors also include being named as an Ohio Super Lawyer and being given the “Louisville Slugger” award by the Central Ohio Association for Justice (formerly Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association) for “hitting one out of the park for justice” and for his “tireless efforts and fight” on behalf of his clients. In the case that led to Jack receiving the Louisville Slugger award, he took on 3 of the largest law firms in the state of Ohio, obtained a landmark decision awarding sanctions on his clients’ behalf, and secured an incredible result for his clients. As one of those clients remarked: “From our 1st consult to our concluding settlement, the knowledge, expertise and aggressive representation more than exceeded our expectations. Our case was complex and diverse and required the strategic use of traditional legal process which was masterfully executed…. I would highly recommend consulting with Jack before engaging legal representation in any form of a business or commercial dispute.” Visit the Chaney & Drexel website to learn more about what Jack’s clients are saying.. Before starting Chaney & Drexel, LLC, Jack managed the litigation practice of Gamble Hartshorn, LLC, assuming responsibility for all significant litigation on behalf of the firm’s clients. Jack began his career practicing high-stakes litigation in the Washington, D.C. office of Jones, Day and the Columbus office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease. Jack graduated With Honors from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2000 after graduating with a B.S. degree in Finance from The Ohio State University in 1997. Jack graduated in the top five percent of his law school class, was an Associate Editor and published member of the Law Journal, and received various honors, including Order of the Coif and several CALI awards given to the highest scoring student in a particular law school class.. Jack’s victories on behalf of his clients include:. Litigating and negotiating a complex settlement on behalf of a general partner in a multi-million dollar partnership dispute.Obtaining a unanimous jury verdict against an insurer on behalf of an individual and his business.Successfully representing a business in a “bet the company” litigation that could have ended the company’s business in a particular state.Litigating six-figure insurance and other disputes on behalf of health care providers.Successful negotiation of a favorable settlement agreement on behalf of trust beneficiaries in a multi-million dollar dispute with trustee.Representing financial institutions in multi-million dollar disputes.Obtaining significant sanctions in federal court for discovery abuses and other misconduct.Collecting a multi-million dollar debt on behalf of a corporate client.Successfully moving to dismiss with prejudice a multi-million dollar class-action securities fraud case at the beginning of the case.Defending a famous religious university’s religious freedom and free speech rights.Litigating and negotiating a complex settlement on behalf of a member of an LLC against that LLC in a multi-million dollar dispute.Successfully defending a company and its owner against a copyright infringement lawsuit.Victories before federal and state courts of appeals.Contesting an executor’s denial of a substantial will bequest, discovering sizeable assets concealed by the executor, and obtaining the full bequest for the client and the attorney fees incurred by that client in challenging the executor.Negotiating a contentious multi-million dollar real estate transaction.Successfully moving to dismiss with prejudice a fraud claim against an LLC and its principal member.Defending hotel owners in a multi-million dollar lawsuit seeking to hold individual owners personally liable for hotel’s debts while at the same time obtaining an advantageous sale of the property for those owners, saving them millions of dollars.Filing successful motions with the United States Supreme Court and Ohio Supreme Court.

Firm: The Mirman Law Firm, LLC

5 East Long Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Employment & Labor , Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Franchise , Nursing Home Negligence, Wrongful Termination, Litigation

Firm: Strip, Hoppers, Leithart, Co. LPA

575 S. Third St. , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Personal Injury, Business

Mr. Campbell is a partner in the law firm. He is married to Robin, has two adult children, including firm associate Kristie A. Campbell, and enjoys travel and sports. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from The University of Akron, where he was selected to the Akron Law Review Board of Editors, after he graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He began law practice handling a variety of trial matters as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Franklin County, Ohio.. He is admitted to the practice of law before the United States Supreme Court; the United States Northern and Southern District Courts of Ohio; and the Ohio Supreme Court.. As a highly rated trial lawyer, he concentrates his practice on civil litigation, such as business matters, domestic relations and personal injury, but he also assists with planning for smaller businesses and families. In recognition of excellence in advocacy, Mr. Campbell has been certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts and/or settlements for their clients.. For more than fifteen years, Mr. Campbell has received the AV Preeminent designation which is the highest peer review rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell.  He has also been recognized by Columbus CEO Magazine in its Top Lawyer list since its inception in 2010.

Firm: Lawson Legal

5086 North High Street , COLUMBUS , Ohio 43214

Practice Areas: Litigation

I am a well-rounded down to Earth attorney who recognizes the everyday struggles that individuals and small business run into. My advice and legal services are geared toward practical and effective solutions to those problems. I believes that there is no need to throw the book at a situation, (which costs money) unless the situation calls for the book to be thrown. Sometimes less can be more for small businesses. However, I is willing to do what is necessary to get my clients the best results.