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As an "A-V” Martindale-Hubbell rated midsized law firm, we are proud of the reputation we have earned for providing efficient, effective legal services and individually many of our attorneys have earned Martindale-Hubbell’s "A-V” Peer Review Rating designation (legal ability "Very High to Preeminent” and general ethical reputation "Very High”).

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Thomas I. Blackburn

Phone: (614)233-4762

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I have been fortunate to be able to combine my passion for business and industry with my passion for the courtroom to help my clients resolve the challenges they confront daily. I have expanded my extensive experience defending construction defect, p… Read More

Tom's Practice Areas: Banking, Business Services, Product Defects and Workplace Safety, Trade Associations, Labor and Employment, ADA / FHA Access and Discrimination Claims

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Eric S. Bravo

Phone: (614) 233-4775

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For over 20 years I have represented clients in all sorts of business litigation, ensuring that a client’s positions are clearly, forcefully and convincingly argued to the court and opposing parties. I have also argued before nearly all of Ohio’s… Read More

Eric's Practice Areas: Business Services

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Scott A. Fenton

Phone: (614) 233-4783

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I have over 20 years of experience representing contractors, subcontractors, owners and design professionals. I review and revise construction contracts, subcontracts and design professional agreements and provide practical advice to minimize risk an… Read More

Scott's Practice Areas: Construction, Litigation, Real Estate

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Joseph A. Gerling

Phone: (614) 233-4754

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First employed as an engineer for Battelle, one of the largest private contract research facilities in the world, I have spent the past 30 years putting this technical background to work in defending liability claims for over 100 different products,… Read More

Joe's Practice Areas: Construction, First Party Insurance Litigation, Litigation, Product Defects and Workplace Safety, Retail, Grocery, and Restaurants, Trucking and Common Carriers, Legal Malpractice Defense, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Defense, Local Counsel/Pro Hac Vice, Personal Injury Litigation

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Edward G. Hubbard

Phone: (614) 233-4731

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My practice focuses on defending national retailers and restaurants in premise liability claims, representing lawyers and law firms in legal malpractice claims, advising landlords and businesses in lease negotiations and disputes, and counseling recr… Read More

Ed's Practice Areas: Legal Malpractice Defense, Litigation, Retail, Grocery, and Restaurants, Trucking and Common Carriers, Liquor Law and Licensing, Local Counsel/Pro Hac Vice, Personal Injury Litigation

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Jeffrey W. Hutson

Phone: (614) 233-4747

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In my 4 years as a Navy Judge Advocate I learned what it meant to wear more than one hat. During my long career I have worn 3 hats, as a trial lawyer, an arbitrator and a mediator. I continue to actively work in all three capacities, which are linked… Read More

Jeff's Practice Areas: Construction, Litigation

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Wayne A. Jenkins

Phone: (614)-233-4753

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For more than 35 years I have worked with individual and small business clients on estate and business planning, probate matters and general corporate work. This usually results in preparing or revising things like Living Wills, Powers of Attorney (b… Read More

Wayne's Practice Areas: Business Services, Estate Planning & Probate Administration

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Thomas "Joe" Keener

Phone: (614) 233-4750

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Joe has practiced law in Ohio for over 40 years. He is rated A-V Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and has been involved in a number of significant Ohio cases. Honors Earned the Martindale-Hubbell “A-V Preeminent” peer-rated designation. S… Read More

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Michael J. Kelley

Phone: (614) 233-4710

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I am an AV Preeminent designated lawyer with four primary practice areas: complex construction claims involving multi-million dollar projects, including multi-story commercial buildings and condominiums with hundreds of units; commercial litigation,… Read More

Michael's Practice Areas: Construction, First Party Insurance Litigation, Litigation, Product Defects and Workplace Safety

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James W. Lewis

Phone: (614) 849-2542

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I began practicing law in 1975, as a felony prosecutor. Five and a half years later I began defending major insurance companies against fraudulent first-party claims, especially arson fires, and from there developed a statewide practice in property i… Read More

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Rick E. Marsh

Phone: (614) 233-4706

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After over 50 years of practice, I am now concentrating my practice in the defense of negligence claims against attorneys and law firms. I am gratified that I continue to be recognized by my peers as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers… Read More

Rick's Practice Areas: First Party Insurance Litigation, Legal Malpractice Defense, Litigation

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Robert M. Morrow

Phone: (614)-233-4713

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As a law student, I served as a law clerk at the Franklin County Common Pleas Court for former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Craig Wright. The experience gained in watching attorneys practice before the Court was invaluable. I have used this experience… Read More

Bob's Practice Areas: Business Services, Estate Planning & Probate Administration, Litigation, Real Estate, Real Property Tax Valuation and Exemptions, School Law

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Chris O. Paparodis

Phone: (614) 233-4778

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After working at the Ohio Department of Liquor Control for eight years as Chief in various Divisions, including Beer and Wine and Permits, my career transitioned to private practice. For the past 25 years, I’ve represented alcoholic beverage retail… Read More

Chris's Practice Areas: Liquor Law and Licensing, Retail, Grocery, and Restaurants

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Gregory D. Rankin

Managing Partner

Phone: (614) 233-4728

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After trying over 100 cases involving serious injury and death claims, including 27 medical malpractice trials, I’m honored to have been designated by my peers as Martindale–Hubbell “A-V” rated (“Very High to Preeminent” a… Read More

Greg's Practice Areas: Litigation, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Defense, Legal Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury Litigation

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James P. Seguin

Phone: (614) 233-4772

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With over 30 years of experience, I represent businesses in all facets of operations including formation, succession planning, real estate, shareholder disputes, general contracts, and litigation. I also help families and individuals with their estat… Read More

Jim's Practice Areas: Business Services, Estate Planning & Probate Administration, Real Estate

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Claudia L. Spriggs

Phone: (614) 233-4758

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I have extensive courtroom experience in Ohio and California, having tried several dozen jury trials as well as hundreds of arbitrations and mediations. I am often a guest speaker and presenter at seminars on topics involving risk assessment, trial p… Read More

Claudia's Practice Areas: Litigation, Pharmacy, Retail, Grocery, and Restaurants, Trucking and Common Carriers

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Monica L. Waller

Phone: (614) 233-4744

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For over 15 years I have protected the interests of professionals and business owners who have been targeted in lawsuits brought by patients, clients, customers or employees. I delve deep into the complicated issues that confront my clients, working… Read More

Monica's Practice Areas: Legal Malpractice Defense, Litigation, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Defense, Retail, Grocery, and Restaurants

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Robert J. Walter

Phone: (614) 233-4749

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Combining experience and instinct, I help clients achieve their growth plans, including entity formation, complex acquisitions, financings, and commercial and residential real estate purchases, sales, and leases. I serve as general counsel to several… Read More

Bob's Practice Areas: Business Services, Estate Planning & Probate Administration, Real Estate, Retail, Grocery, and Restaurants, Trade Associations, Labor and Employment

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Stephen B. Yurik

Phone: (614) 233-4705

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Steve’s practice focuses on representation of nursing homes in cases involving allegations of medical negligence, representation of health care providers facing disciplinary action by their licensing boards, immigration, and veteran’s dis… Read More

Steve's Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Defense, Pharmacy

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Siqin "Carol" Wang

Phone: 614-228-6885

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I work on commercial lending, civil litigation, real estate, and general business matters and litigate employment discrimination and Federal Labor Standard Act cases. I attended the University of Alabama School of Law for a full three-year program af… Read More

Carol's Practice Areas: Banking, Real Estate

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