Attorneys

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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

Partner
Phone: (614)233-4762
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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Joseph A. Gerling

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4754
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

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4731
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

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4747
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

Partner
Phone: (614)-233-4753
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

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4750
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

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4710
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

Of Counsel
Phone: (614) 849-2542
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

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4706
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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Gregory D. Rankin

Managing Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4728
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

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4772
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

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4758
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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Robert J. Walter

Partner
Phone: (614) 233-4749
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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Practice Areas

ADA / FHA Access and Discrimination Claims
Banking
Business Services
Construction
Estate Planning & Probate Administration
First Party Insurance Litigation
Legal Malpractice Defense
Liquor Law and Licensing
Litigation
Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Defense
Pharmacy
Product Defects and Workplace Safety
Real Estate
Real Property Tax Valuation and Exemptions
Retail, Grocery, and Restaurants
School Law
Stockbroker Arbitration
Trade Associations, Labor and Employment
Trucking and Common Carriers
Local Counsel/Pro Hac Vice
Personal Injury Litigation

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