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Ohio Courts and Government Offices

County Courts and Agencies City of Columbus Municipal Court and City Offices

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MEDIATORS

Erney Law

Robert D. Erney, Esq.

1654 East Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43203

Phone: (614) 258-6100

Fax: (614) 258-6600

Email: robert.erney@erneylaw.com

Website: www.ohioinjurylaw.com

Services: Mediator of civil litigation cases including personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, nursing home negligence, product liability, intentional tort, employment, insurance, business, commercial and construction

Degree: Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law

Fees: $400.00 per hour divided equally among all parties and billed after mediation is completed. No retainer required.

Neutral Qualifications: 36 years of civil practice experience; serving as a mediator for 15 years for litigation cases throughout Ohio.

Professional Affiliations: National Association of Distinguished Neutrals, American Board of Trial Advocates, American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Ohio Association for Justice, and Central Ohio Association for Justice.

John M. Alton & Co.,

John M. Alton

1071 S. High Street

Columbus, OH 43215

Cell: (614) 439-6526

LPA

Email: jalton@johnalton.com

Website: www.johnalton.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ john-alton-165ab213/

Services: Mediator in various civil litigation matters including business litigation, eminent domain, breach of contract, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, product liability, medical device product liability, 1983 actions, intentional tort, political subdivision liability, employment, school law, legal malpractice, CSPA, insurance coverage and other civil litigation disputes.

Degrees: B.A. Cum Laude with Distinction in Psychology, Duke University; J.D. Southern Methodist University Law School

Fees: $400 per hour for preparation, the mediation itself and any post mediation matters. No retainer required or cancellation fee.

Neutral Qualifications: Recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers 2021-2023 as a Super Lawyer in Alternate Dispute Resolution (Mediator) and as one of Columbus’ Top 50 Lawyers; 45 years of civil litigation experience nearly equally divided between representation of defendants and plaintiffs, including more than 60 trials and service as a mediator hundreds of times in more than 15 Ohio cities and towns with lawyers and party decision makers in more than 20 states.

Professional Affiliations: National Association of Distinguished Neutrals (2021-Present); American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow, 2000-Present); Chair, State Committee, 2017-2019); Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates (1996-Present; President, Ohio Chapter (2022); Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (1984-1994); Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (1997-2010).

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Alton Erney

Isaac Wiles

Charles Schneider, Esq.

Two Miranova Place, Suite 700

Columbus, OH 43215-5098

Phone: (614) 340-7445

Fax: (614) 365-9516

Email: cschneider@isaacwiles.com

Website: www.isaacwiles.com/

Services: Mediation of any civil cases, including but not limited to personal injury, medical negligence, employment, business, and commercial cases.

Degree: The Ohio State University, J.D.; Ball State University, Master’s in Public Administration; University of Michigan, B.A.

Fees: $400.00 per hour divided equally between the parties. Billed at the conclusion of the mediation. Premediation organizational meeting upon request at no charge.

Neutral Qualifications: 47 years shaping law in the state of Ohio through handling both criminal and civil jury trials, with over 20 years as a trial judge, first as a Municipal Court judge, then as a Common Pleas judge. Served as Criminal Justice Section Chief for the Ohio Attorney General from 2015-2019 and is Immediate Past President of the Columbus Bar Association.

Professional Affiliations: Columbus Bar Association

(Immediate Past President, 2021-2022); Ohio Jury Instructions Editorial Board, Past Chairman; Advanced Scientific Technological Adjudicated Resource Fellow; Franklin CountyLaw Library Resources Board, Chairman; Columbus Law Library, Secretary/Treasurer; Ohio State Bar Association, Member; Notary Public Committee CBA, Instructor; State of Ohio Consortium of Law Libraries, Chairman.

Joseph

S. Streb Co. LPA

Attorney Joseph S. Streb

736 Neil Ave.

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 224-0200

Email: Streblaw@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.Streblaw.com

Arbitration & Mediation Services: Over 30 years extensive litigation and dispute resolution experience, state and federal courts; employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, FLSA, construction, business, shareholder, derivative, probate, and personal injury.

Court Admissions: Ohio Supreme Court, New York Bar, U.S. Dist. Crt. N.D. and S.D. Ohio, U.S. Dist. Crt. Trial Bar N.D. Illinois, U.S. Dist. Crt. E & W Dist. Michigan, U.S. Dist. Crt. E.D. Wisc., Sixth Circuit Appeal Crt., U.S. Supreme Crt., U.S. Tax Crt.

Degrees: B.S., M.A., Ph.D., J.D.

Fees: $280-450 per hr., depending on case

Neutral Qualifications: AAA Arbitrator in construction, employment, commercial; Association for Conflict Resolution.

Sometimes litigation isn’t the answer. Find a mediator to help resolve your issue.

Streb Schneider

MEDIATORS

Ohio ADR

Christopher M. Ernst, Esq.

PO Box 24161

Cleveland, OH 44124

Phone: (440) 306-3063

Fax: (440) 306-3778

Email: Christopher@OhioADR.org

Website: www.OhioADR.org

Arbitration & Mediation Services: Ohio ADR focuses on business, employment & tort matters throughout the state of Ohio: Arbitration, Mediation, Early Dispute Resolution, Early Neutral Evaluation, and more. Online services available.

Education:

Tufts University, BA (Double Major: History & International Relations); Case Western Reserve University School of Law, JD (Recipient, merit scholarship all three years; Journal of International Law – Executive Notes Editor)

Neutral Qualifications:

American Arbitration Association – Arbitrator for Commercial, Standard & Consumer Panels; American Arbitration Association – Mediator for Commercial & Standard Panels; FINRA – Arbitrator; EDR Institute – Trained Neutral; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio – Federal Court ADR Panel; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio – Mediator; Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Dispute Resolution Department – Arbitrator, Mediator & Business Mediator; Training received from Ohio Supreme Court, American Arbitration Association, American Bar Association, FINRA & EDR Institute

Memberships & Affiliations:

MENSA; American Inns of Court (William K. Thomas Chapter) – Master Bencher; American Bar Association – Dispute Resolution Section; American Bar Association – Early Dispute Resolution Committee; American Bar Association – Litigation Section Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee; Ohio State Bar Association – Dispute Resolution Committee; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association – Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; Ohio Mediation Association; Mediation Association of Northeast Ohio

Honors: Best Lawyers in America; Ohio Super Lawyer; Martindale - Hubbell - AV Rating

Columbus City Attorney Mediation Program

Dayla Murphy, Program Coordinator

375 S. High St., Floor 7

Columbus, OH 43215-4569

Phone: (614) 645-5807

Fax: (614) 645-8902

Email: dammurphy@columbus.gov

Website: www.columbuscityattorney.org/ prosecution-mediation.aspx

Services: Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process in which parties meet with a neutral third party mediator to discuss their issues. The mediator does not act as an attorney or judge and will not resolve your issues for you. The role of the mediator is to facilitate discussion directed at resolving the issues between the parties.

If you are not sure if your dispute/issue is appropriate for mediation or you wish to participate in the mediation process, you may come to the Prosecutor’s Office at 375 South High Street, 7th Floor Columbus, OH 43215.

A representative from the Intake Section will answer your questions and/or assist you in scheduling a mediation hearing. You may also contact the Mediation Program Coordinator, Dayla Murphy, (614) 645-5807 or dammurphy@columbus.gov.

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Rule 103 Arbitration—Court Support Services Coordinator

Contact: Patti Harrison

345 S. High St., 2nd Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 525-5326

Fax: (614) 525-4480

Services: Arbitration of cases filed in Common Pleas Court - General Division which are determined to have an amount in controversy less than $50,000. Awards can exceed $50,000 if justified by the facts and the law. The selections are made from pending cases only by the judges or counsel. All parties must agree to an amount

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in controversy larger than $50,000. This court-annexed program started in 1983.

Fees: Arbitration: $175 per side of the case

Setting: Arbitrations done in the hearing rooms in the courthouse.

Neutral Qualifications: Attorneys must be members of the Columbus Bar Association. A chairman must have a minimum of 3 years in practice.

Franklin County Municipal Court Dispute Resolution Program

375 S. High St., 16th Fl., Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 645-7381

Email: smallclaims@fcmcclerk.com

Website: https://smallclaims.fcmcclerk.com/home/ mediation

Services: Mediation is available in Small Claims, rent escrow cases, forcible entry and detainer cases, and civil cases referred by judges of the court, or at the request of the parties. Mediation is available at any stage of a proceeding including pre-filing.

Fees: No fee.

Setting: Mediations done in the provider’s offices.

Neutral Qualifications: Completion of a minimum of 20 hours of mediation training or law school training in mediation.

Franklin County Probate Court Mediation Program

Michael R. Moran, Director

373 S. High St., 22nd Fl., Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 525-3638

Fax: (614) 525-4274

Email: probatemediation@franklincountyohio.gov

Website: https://probate.franklincountyohio.gov/ departments/mediation

Services: This Court-annexed program was started by Judge Montgomery in 2011 and handles mediation of contested cases that fall within the jurisdiction of the Probate Division of the Common Pleas Court, or General

Division cases which are assigned to the Probate Judge for adjudication. Mediation is available for will contests, asset concealment actions, estate inventories and exceptions to accounts, land sales, name changes, guardianship disputes, trust disputes, fiduciary litigation, attorney fee disputes, civil actions, and wrongful death settlements. Any contested case at the Court can be evaluated and/or referred to mediation by the Court, or upon the motion of one or more parties. Fees: No fee for Court-employed mediators. Panel mediators may charge fees, which should be verified in each case.

Setting: Mediation is done at the Probate Court in conference or hearing rooms. Outside mediators determine the location in consultation with the parties.

Tenth District Court of Appeals Prehearing Conference Program

Contact: Christ Adkins

373 S. High St., 24th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 525-6083

Email: cladkins@franklincountyohio.gov

Website: https://tenthdistrictcourt.org/mediation

Services: Appellate mediation governed by App.R.20 and Loc.R. 4 of selected civil and administrative appeals from the Franklin County Municipal Court and the Common Pleas Court - Domestic, Probate, Juvenile and General Divisions involving a variety of disputes including personal injury, domestic, small business, employment, commercial and breach of contract cases. Administrative appeals also are mediated. Explores the possibilities of settlement in a neutral setting and otherwise assists the parties and counsel as needed in preparing the case for submission to court. Resolves procedural problems; identifies and clarifies main issues on appeal. The Prehearing Conference conferences were instituted in October 1989.

Fees: Mediation: No court costs involved.

Setting: Mediations done at the court or by telephone conference call.

Neutrals: A conference attorney who is a staff attorney employed with the Court of Appeals.

Neutral Qualifications: Extensive negotiation/mediation training and experience.

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MEDIATORS

*$85/hour with 2-hour required minimum Columbus Bar Interpreting Services An affiliate of the Columbus Bar Association, Columbus Bar Interpreting Services is a resource for area courts, attorneys, and other law-related agencies to access interpreters who are available to provide professional, dependable interpreting and translation services in a variety of languages including Spanish, French, Russian, Somali and Mandarin. For more information, or to schedule an interpreter for your hearing or deposition, please contact us at: interpreters@cbalaw.org 8 (614) 221-4112 ( Somali Hi Bonjour Spanish Hello привет Mandarin Russian French

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Business Valuation

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA 6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101 Dublin, OH 43017

Phone: (614) 446-1112

Fax: (614) 389-2737

Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website: www.dittyfinancial.com

Specialties/Services: Bill Ditty is the owner of Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC and has been providing professional accounting services since 1984 including; forensic accounting investigations, business valuations, hidden assets/income analysis, shareholder/partner disputes, insurance damages claims, fraud deterrence, economic loss analysis, expert witness testimony and litigation support. Mr. Ditty has testified in court in the areas of divorce litigation, business valuations, separate property/hidden asset tracings and associated forensic accounting analysis. He has been qualified as an expert witness in multiple counties and court districts throughout Ohio. Mr. Ditty also provides mediation services in divorce matters functioning as a neutral expert. A complete CV is available on Mr. Ditty’s web site, www.dittyfinancial.com. He has also received numerous leadership awards from NACVA.

Degrees/Licenses: Degrees: BBA - Ohio State University; MSA - Central Michigan University. Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor)

Business Valuation 11-12 Cybersecurity 12 Damages 12-13 Delay & Scheduling Analysis 13 Domestic Relations 13-14 Economic Loss 14 E-Discovery 15 Electrical Engineering 15 Fire Investigation 15-16 Forensic Accounting 16-17 Forensic Analysis 17 Forensic Computing 17-18 Imaging Sciences/ Medical Visualization 18 Labratory Analysis 18 Litigation Support Services 18-19 Metallurgical/Materials Analysis 19 Premises Liability 19 Property & Casulty Insurance 19 Structural Construction 20 Vehicle Accident Reconstruction 20

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Litigation Forensic Board working with professionals across the country dealing with the issues and due diligence associated with forensic work in a litigation setting. In addition to being a member of AICPA, EPI, NACVA and IDFA, he is also a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), AM&AA (The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors), Rotary Club of Columbus, American Institute of CPAs and former member of the Ohio State Firefighters Association.

Cybersecurity

Interhack Corportion

Matthew Curtin

5 E. Long Street, 9th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 545-4225

Fax: (614) 545-0076

Email: re@interhack.com

Website: http://www.interhack.com

Specialties/Services: Data analysis and computer forensics; Software trade secret and copyright claims; Damages calculations; Computer crime; Cybersecurity assessments; Penetration testing; Data breach response. Compounding on the reputation and momentum we have fostered since our conception in 2000, we also offer Private Investigations as we are licensed and authorized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Neutral Qualifications: Central Ohio InfraGard Members Alliance, Coordinated by Federal Bureau of Investigation; International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2); American Radio Relay League (ARRL); Central Ohio Amateur Radio Emergency Services (COARES); Central Ohio Traffic Net (COTN), a part of the Ohio Section of the National Traffic System. Net Manager, 2014; FBI Cincinnati Citizens Academy Alumni Association

Professional Affiliations: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Franklin County, Ohio Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security; Amateur Radio, KD8TTE; American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Official Relay Station (ORS); American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Official Emergency Station (OES); General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), WQOV722; FEMA ICS 100, 200, IS 700, 800, 809

Damages

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101 Dublin, OH 43017

Phone: (614) 446-1112

Fax: (614) 389-2737

Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website: www.dittyfinancial.com

Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio South Chapter. In his capacity as chapter president, Mr. Ditty provides and conducts continuing education seminars for valuation analysts and forensic accountants. He was a former member of the NACVA’s National Board-the Litigation Forensic Board working with professionals across the country dealing with the issues and due diligence associated with forensic work in a litigation setting. In addition to being a member of AICPA, EPI, NACVA and IDFA, he is also a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), Institute of Business Appraisers

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(IBA), AM&AA (The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors), Rotary Club of Columbus, American Institute of CPAs and former member of the Ohio State Firefighters Association

Chrissie A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA

Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC

421 West State Street, Suite 216

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 745-5192

Email: chrissie.powers@powersforensic.com

Website: www.powersforensic.com

Specialties/Services: Ms. Powers’ experience includes investigations involving the diversion of corporate assets, fraud examination and investigation, forensic accounting and record reconstruction, damage and claims analysis and documentation, and providing valuation of closely held businesses for purposes of divorce, estate, and purchase or sale. Additionally, she works with clients to strengthen internal control and management systems to deter fraudulent activity and asset diversion. Ms. Powers has testified in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Civil Service Commission, and various Ohio Common Pleas Courts and depositions.

Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst

Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Forensic & Valuation Services Section of AICPA, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Central Ohio Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)-Central Ohio Network, Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Columbus Bar Association, Women’s White Collar Defense Association

Delay & Scheduling Analysis

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive

Westerville, OH 43081

Phone: (614) 357-1163

Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website: https://rimkus.com

Specialties/Services: Rimkus is a world leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 100 offices around the globe, we are dedicated to the timely resolution of accidents, claims and legal disputes. Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges.

Domestic Relations

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101 Dublin, OH 43017

Phone: (614) 446-1112

Fax: (614) 389-2737

Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website: www.dittyfinancial.com

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CONSULTANTS

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in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst

Economic Loss

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101 Dublin, OH 43017

Phone: (614) 446-1112

Fax: (614) 389-2737

Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website: www.dittyfinancial.com

Chrissie

A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA

Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC

421 West State Street, Suite 216

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 745-5192

Email: chrissie.powers@powersforensic.com

Website: www.powersforensic.com

Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant, Certified

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Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor)

E-Discovery

S-E-A

Electrical Engineering

Benjamin Potter

7001 Buffalo Parkway

Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4160

Fax: (614) 885-8014

Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website: www.SEAlimited.com

Specialties/Services: For over 50 years, S-E-A has offered forensic analysis & origin/cause services with our fulltime, court-qualified, staff consisting of engineers, fire investigators, industrial hygienists, environmental/health, safety and imaging/visualization specialists.

Andrew Keck

ProFile Discovery

815 Grandview Avenue, Suite 650

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 222-2888

Email: akeck@profilediscovery. com

Website: www.ProFileDiscovery.com

Specialties/Services: Electronic Discovery, Computer and Mobile Forensics, Litigation Support, Expert Testimony, On-line Database Hosting in IPRO & Relativity, Cyber Security Incident Response, and scanning.

Degrees/Licenses: Master of Cybersecurity with a Specializationin Intelligence. ACE

Fees: $250 to $350 Per Hour, Expert Testimony TBD

Neutral Qalifications: CTO and Owner of ProFile Discovery

Professional Affiliations: AccessData Cerified Examiner, ILTA

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive

Westerville, OH 43081

Phone: (614) 357-1163

Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website: https://rimkus.com

Fire Investigation

Rimkus

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive

Westerville, OH 43081

Phone: (614) 357-1163

Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website: https://rimkus.com

Specialties/Services: Rimkus is a world leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 100 offices around the globe, we are dedicated to the

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timely resolution of accidents, claims and legal disputes. Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges.

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

7001 Buffalo Parkway

Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4160

Fax: (614) 885-8014

Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website: www.SEAlimited.com

Forensic Accounting

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101 Dublin, OH 43017

Phone: (614) 446-1112

Fax: (614) 389-2737

Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website: www.dittyfinancial.com

He has also received numerous leadership awards from NACVA.

GBQ Consulting, LLC

Rebekah Smith, CPA, CFF, CVA, MAFF

230 West Street, Suite 700 Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 947-5300

Fax: (614) 947-5500

Email: rsmith@gbq.com

Website: www.gbq.com

Specialties/Services: GBQ Consulting is the only fullservice team based in Columbus & Cincinnati that can provide comprehensive litigation and forensic investigation services, in addition to valuation and financial opinion services and analyzing economic damages.

Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), CEA - BV - Certificate of Education Achievement in

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Business Valuation

Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), National Litigation Consultants Review - Editorial Board, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)

Chrissie A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA

Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC

421 West State Street, Suite 216 Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 745-5192

Email: chrissie.powers@powersforensic.com

Website: www.powersforensic.com

Degrees/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst

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Forensic Analysis

Benjamin Potter

7001 Buffalo Parkway

Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4160

Fax: (614) 885-8014

Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website: www.SEAlimited.com

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive

Westerville, OH 43081

Phone: (614) 357-1163

Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website: https://rimkus.com

Forensic Computing

Interhack Corporation

Matthew Curtin

5 E. Long Street, 9th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 545-4225

Fax: (614) 545-0076

Email: re@interhack.com

Website: http://www.interhack.com

Specialties/Services: Data analysis and computer

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forensics; Software trade secret and copyright claims; Damages calculations; Computer crime; Cybersecurity assessments; Penetration testing; Data breach response. Compounding on the reputation and momentum we have fostered since our conception in 2000, we also offer Private Investigations as we are licensed and authorized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Imaging Sciences / Medical Visualization

S-E-A

Ryan Siekmann

7001 Buffalo Parkway

Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4160

Fax: (614) 885-8014

Email: rsiekmann@SEAlimited.com

Website: www.SEAlimited.com

Laboratory Analysis

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

7001 Buffalo Parkway

Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4160

Fax: (614) 885-8014

Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website: www.SEAlimited.com

Litigation Support Services

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101

Dublin, OH 43017

Phone: (614) 446-1112

Fax: (614) 389-2737

Email: bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website: www.dittyfinancial.com

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Metallurgical / Materials Analysis

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

7001 Buffalo Parkway

Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4160

Fax: (614) 885-8014

Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website: www.SEAlimited.com

Premises Liability

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive

Westerville, OH 43081

Phone: (614) 357-1163

Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website: https://rimkus.com

Specialties/Services: Rimkus is a world leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from mo

Property & Casualty Insurance

Britta M. Moss, CPCU, SCLA, AIC-M

Britta Moss

Office: (740) 201-8873

Mobile: (614) 439-4861

Email: britta.moss@hip-consulting.com

Website: www.hip-consulting.com

Specialties/Services: Property & Casulty Insurance Industry claim handling standards, practices, and norms. Experienced expert witness for both insurer defense and plantiff cases involving allegations of bad faith.

Degrees: BA-The Ohio State University; CPCU; SCLA, AIC-M

Fees: $3500 retainer, $350/hour for all review, analysis, report/disclosure drafting; $375/hour for deposition or trial testimony time.

Neutral Qualifications: Over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry

Professional Affiliations: Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriters Society (both national CPCU society and local chapter in Columbus, Ohio), Society of Claim Law Associates (SCLA), American Association of Insurance Management Consultants (AAIMCO), and Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)

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Structural Construction

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

7001 Buffalo Parkway

Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4160

Fax: (614) 885-8014

Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website: www.SEAlimited.com

Vehicle Accident Reconstruction RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive

Westerville, OH 43081

Phone: (614) 357-1163

Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website: https://rimkus.com

Benjamin Potter

7001 Buffalo Parkway

Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4160

Fax: (614) 885-8014

Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website: www.SEAlimited.com

About OLAP

The Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is dedicated to helping Ohio judges, attorneys, and law students obtain wellness. Through OLAP, the legal profession receives confidential advice about mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or other issues.

OLAP is governed by strong rules of confidentiality (Prof. Cond. R. 8.3(c); federal and state privacy laws)

"Because OLAP is confidential, they did not have to disclose my depression to my employer, which eased my stress level about what my employer would do if they found out I was ill with depression "

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Contact OLAP 1-800-348-4343 smote@ohiolap.org www.ohiolap.org CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE & ADVICE DISCIPLINE Assessments Recommendations Monitoring and support No potential disciplinary situation will be made worse by contacting OLAP. T e s t i m o n i a l s

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Each year, the CBA’s Lawyer Referral Service receives thousands of inquiries from callers seeking legal services. Attorneys who agree to abide by our high standards can receive quality referrals to expand their client base.

For more information, contact Lexi Foster at lexi@cbalaw.org or (614) 340-2062.

“Our general practice firm has been a participant in the CBA Lawyer Referral Service for over 35 years... I strongly recommend that any attorney seeking additional quality business at an attractive cost enroll in the program.”

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COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED 1947 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE (LRS)

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ACCOUNTANTS (CERTIFIED PUBLIC)

HW&Co. | CPAs & Advisors

Anthony LaNasa, CPA, CFE

460 Polaris Parkway, Suite 300, Westerville, OH 43082

Phone.......................................................................(614) 794-8710

Email ......................................................Anthony.lanasa@hwco.cpa

Website.............................................................. www.hwco.cpa

CARE MANAGEMENT / CARE COORDINATION

IKOR of Columbus

Melanie Hankinson

7866 Avaleen Circle N., Dublin, OH 43016

Phone.......................................................................(614) 956-1231

Fax............................................................................(888) 550-8667

Email ................................melanie.hankinson@ikorcolumbus.com

Website............................................. https://ikorcolumbus.com

COURT INTERPRETERS

Columbus Bar Interpreting Services

Columbus Bar Association 230 West St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 221-4112

Website:.................................................................. www.cbalaw.org

COURT REPORTERS

PRI Court Reporting, LLC

Angie Starbuck, RDR, CRR, CRC, California CSR #14389 390 S. Washington Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 460-5000 Email .................................................................angie@priohio.com

Website.............................................................www.priohio.com

BUSINESS VALUATION

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA 6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101, Dublin, OH 43017

Phone.........................................................................(614) 446-1112

Fax..............................................................................(614) 389-2737

Email .......................................................bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website................................................... www.dittyfinancial.com

(See FORENSIC section)

HW&Co. | CPAs & Advisors

Anthony LaNasa, CPA, CFE

460 Polaris Parkway, Suite 300, Westerville, OH 43082

Phone.......................................................................(614) 794-8710

Email ......................................................Anthony.lanasa@hwco.cpa

Website.............................................................. www.hwco.cpa

• Local court reporter-owned firm scheduling nationwide

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• Remote depositions in Ohio and California

• Schedule online, 24/7 614.460.5000 www.priohio.com

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prompt. precise. professional.

CYBERSECURITY

Interhack Corporation

Matthew Curtin

5 E. Long Street, 9th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 545-4225

Fax............................................................................(614) 545-0076

Email ...................................................................re@interhack.com

Website........................................................ www.interhack.com

(See FORENSIC section)

DAMAGES

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101, Dublin, OH 43017

Phone.........................................................................(614) 446-1112

Fax..............................................................................(614) 389-2737

Email .......................................................bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website................................................... www.dittyfinancial.com

(See FORENSIC section)

Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC

Chrissie A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA

421 West State Street, Suite 216, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.........................................................................(614) 745-5192

Email ..................................chrissie.powers@powersforensic.com

Website................................................... www.powersforensic.com

(See FORENSIC section)

DELAY & SCHEDULING ANALYSIS

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker 921 Eastwind Drive, Westerville, OH 43081

Phone.......................................................................(614) 357-1163

Email ............................................................nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website........................................................ https://rimkus.com

(See FORENSIC section)

DELIVERY SERVICES

Best Courier, Inc. 1200 Technology Drive

Phone.......................................................................(614) 475-8900

Email ........................................customerservice@best-courier.com

Website.....................................................https://best-courier.com

DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101, Dublin, OH 43017

Phone.........................................................................(614) 446-1112

Fax..............................................................................(614) 389-2737

Email .......................................................bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website................................................... www.dittyfinancial.com

(See FORENSIC section)

Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC

Chrissie A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA

421 West State Street, Suite 216, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.........................................................................(614) 745-5192

Email ..................................chrissie.powers@powersforensic.com

Website................................................... www.powersforensic.com

(See FORENSIC section)

ECONOMIC LOSS

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA 6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101, Dublin, OH 43017

Phone.........................................................................(614) 446-1112

Fax..............................................................................(614) 389-2737

Email .......................................................bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website................................................... www.dittyfinancial.com

(See FORENSIC section)

ProFile Discovery

E-DISCOVERY

Andrew Keck 815 Grandview Avenue, Suite 650, Columbus, OH, 43215

Phone.........................................................................(614) 222-2888

Email ...................................................akeck@profilediscovery.com

Website..........................................www.ProFileDiscovery.com

(See FORENSIC section)

S-E-A

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Benjamin Potter

Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970.

7001 Buffalo Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone.......................................................................(614) 888-4160

Toll Free....................................................................(800) 782-6851

Fax............................................................................(614) 885-8014

Email ........................................................Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website........................................................www.SEAlimited.com

(See DISPLAY AD, inside front cover and FORENSIC section)

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive, Westerville, OH 43081

Phone.......................................................................(614) 357-1163

Email ............................................................nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website........................................................ https://rimkus.com

(See FORENSIC section)

Park National Bank Trust & Investment Services

200 S. Civic Center Drive, Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone......................................................................(614) 228-0063

Email .................trustandinvestments13@parknationalbank.com

Website............................................. www.parknationalbank.com

FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS / PLANNING

CI Budros Ruhlin Roe

Gary Marcinick, EVP Business Development

1801 Watermark Dr., Suite 300 Columbus, OH 43215

Phone......................................................................(614) 481-6900

Fax...........................................................................(614) 481-6919

Email .....................................................................info@B-R-R.com

Website............................................................. www.B-R-R.com

(See DISPLAY AD, page 4)

NFP Structured Settlements

Michael W. Goodman, Esquire 1375 East 9th Street, Suite 1970, Cleveland, OH 44114

Phone.......................................................................(216) 241-9722

Fax............................................................................(216) 241-9733

Email .............................................................mgoodman@nfp.com

Website.................................................... www.NFPStructures.com

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ESTATES & TRUSTS • • • • •

FIRE INVESTIGATION

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive, Westerville, OH 43081

Phone.......................................................................(614) 357-1163

Email ............................................................nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website........................................................ https://rimkus.com

(See FORENSIC section)

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970.

7001 Buffalo Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone.......................................................................(614) 888-4160

Toll Free....................................................................(800) 782-6851

Fax............................................................................(614) 885-8014

Email ........................................................Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website........................................................www.SEAlimited.com

(See DISPLAY AD, inside front cover and FORENSIC section)

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101, Dublin, OH 43017

Phone.........................................................................(614) 446-1112

Fax..............................................................................(614) 389-2737

Email .......................................................bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website................................................... www.dittyfinancial.com

(See FORENSIC section)

GBQ Consulting

Rebekah Smith, CPA, CFF, CVA, MAFF

230 West St., Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 947-5300

Fax............................................................................(614) 947-5500

Email .....................................................................rsmith@gbq.com

Website............................ https://gbq.com/services/consulting

(See FORENSIC section)

Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC

Chrissie A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA

421 West State Street, Suite 216, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.........................................................................(614) 745-5192

Email ..................................chrissie.powers@powersforensic.com

Website................................................... www.powersforensic.com

(See FORENSIC section)

FORENSIC ANALYSIS

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

921 Eastwind Drive, Westerville, OH 43081

Phone.......................................................................(614) 357-1163

Email ............................................................nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website........................................................ https://rimkus.com

(See FORENSIC section)

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970. 7001 Buffalo Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone.......................................................................(614) 888-4160

Toll Free....................................................................(800) 782-6851

Fax............................................................................(614) 885-8014

Email ........................................................Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website........................................................www.SEAlimited.com

(See DISPLAY AD, inside front cover and FORENSIC section)

FORENSIC COMPUTING

Interhack Corporation

Matthew Curtin 5 E. Long Street, 9th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 545-4225

Fax............................................................................(614) 545-0076

Email ...................................................................re@interhack.com

Website........................................................ www.interhack.com

(See FORENSIC section)

IMAGING SCIENCES / MEDICAL VISUALIZATION

S-E-A

Ryan Siekmann

Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970.

7001 Buffalo Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone.......................................................................(614) 888-4160

Toll Free....................................................................(800) 782-6851

Fax............................................................................(614) 885-8014

Email ...................................................rsiekmann@SEAlimited.com

Website........................................................www.SEAlimited.com

(See DISPLAY AD, inside front cover and FORENSIC section)

INSURANCE

HEMA (Health Enrollment Management Agency)

The official insurance broker of the Columbus Bar Association

Individual Coverage: John Dodd (john@nubgroup.com)

Group Coverage: Alexa Schoonover (alexa@nubgroup.com)

Medicare: Suzanne McClain (Suzanne@nuMedicareAdvisors.com)

230 West St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 890-7373

Fax............................................................................(614) 890-0671

Website..............................................www.cbalaw.org/insurance

(See DISPLAY AD, page 3)

INTERPRETERS

Columbus Bar Interpreting Services

Columbus Bar Association

230 West St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 221-4112

Website: www.cbalaw.org

LABORATORY ANALYSIS

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970. 7001 Buffalo Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone.......................................................................(614) 888-4160

Toll Free....................................................................(800) 782-6851

Fax............................................................................(614) 885-8014

Email ........................................................Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website........................................................www.SEAlimited.com

(See DISPLAY AD, inside front cover and FORENSIC section)

LEGAL RESEARCH

Fastcase

Free legal research for attorneys and practicing paralegal members of the Columbus Bar Association

Website: www.cbalaw.org/fastcase

LITIGATION SUPPORT

Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA 6065 Frantz Road, Suite 101, Dublin, OH 43017

Phone.........................................................................(614) 446-1112

Fax..............................................................................(614) 389-2737

Email .......................................................bditty@dittyfinancial.com

Website................................................... www.dittyfinancial.com

(See FORENSIC section)

MEDIATION INVESTIGATIONS

Justified Investigations

Scott Shepard- Owner / Lead Investigator Columbus, OH

Phone.......................................................................(614) 285-7312

Email..................................scott@justifiedinvestigations.org

Website: www.JustifiedInvestigations.org

Erney Law

Robert D. Erney, Esq. 1654 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Phone.......................................................................(614) 258-6100

Fax............................................................................(614) 258-6600

Email ...................................................robert.erney@erneylaw.com

Website..................................................... www.ohioinjurylaw.com

(See MEDIATORS section)

Isaac Wiles

MEDIATION cont.

Charles Schneider, Esq.

Two Miranova Place, Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215-5098

Phone........................................................................(614) 340-7445

Fax.............................................................................(614) 365-9516

Email .................................................cschneider@isaacwiles.com

Website......................................................... www.isaacwiles.com/

(See MEDIATORS section)

John M. Alton & Co., LPA

John M. Alton

1071 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Cell............................................................................(614) 439-6526

Email ..............................................................jalton@johnalton.com

Website..............................................................www.johnalton.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-alton-165ab213

(See MEDIATORS section)

Joseph S. Streb Co. LPA

Attorney Joseph S. Streb

736 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 224-0200

Email .........................................................Streblaw@sbcglobal.net

Website......................................................... www.Streblaw.com

(See MEDIATORS section)

Ohio ADR

Christopher M. Ernst, Esq. PO Box 24161, Cleveland, OH 44124

Phone.........................................................................(440) 306-3063

Fax..............................................................................(440) 306-3778

Email .......................................................Christopher@OhioADR.org

Website......................................................... www.OhioADR.org

(See MEDIATORS section)

METALLURGICAL / MATERIALS ANALYSIS

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970. 7001 Buffalo Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone.......................................................................(614) 888-4160

Toll Free....................................................................(800) 782-6851

Fax............................................................................(614) 885-8014

Email ........................................................Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website........................................................www.SEAlimited.com

(See DISPLAY AD, inside front cover and FORENSIC section)

NOTARY PUBLIC

Columbus Bar Association

Become an Ohio notary or renew your commission

Website..................................................... www.cbalaw.org/notary

PREMISES LIABILITY

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker 921 Eastwind Drive, Westerville, OH 43081

Phone.......................................................................(614) 357-1163

Email ............................................................nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website........................................................ https://rimkus.com

(See FORENSIC section)

PROBATE BONDS

CBS Agency, Inc.

Handling probate bonds & other surety needs throughout Ohio 230 West St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone.......................................................................(614) 340-2076

Website: ....................................................www.cbalaw.org/bonds

PROCESS SERVICE

Encore Process Service

Jeff Cremeans

2862 Johnstown Rd., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone.......................................................................(614) 414-0730

Fax............................................................................(614) 414-0732

Email .......................................................jeffencore@sbcglobal.net

STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970. 7001 Buffalo Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone.......................................................................(614) 888-4160

Toll Free....................................................................(800) 782-6851

Fax............................................................................(614) 885-8014

Email ........................................................Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website........................................................www.SEAlimited.com

(See DISPLAY AD, inside front cover and FORENSIC section)

SURVEYORS

Process Service Locally, Statewide and Nationwide!

Myers Surveying Co., Inc. 2740 E. Main St., Bexley, OH 43209

Phone.......................................................................(614) 235-8677

Email .....................................................info@myerssurveying.com

Website................................................www.myerssurveying.com

VEHICLE

CBS Agency, Inc. (a subsidiary of the CBA)

230 West St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

Phone.......................................................................(614) 340-2076

Fax...........................................................................(614) 340-2080

Website: www.cbalaw.org/LPL

Locallyowned&operated (614) 414-0730 PROPERTY

Britta M. Moss, CPCU, SCLA, AIC-M

Britta Moss, Claims Consultant & Expert Witness

Office.........................................................................(740) 201-8873

Mobile.......................................................................(614) 439-4861

Email ...........................................britta.moss@hip-consulting.com

Website..................................................www.hip-consulting.com

(See FORENSIC section)

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker 921 Eastwind Drive, Westerville, OH 43081

Phone.......................................................................(614) 357-1163

Email ............................................................nbwalker@rimkus.com

Website........................................................ https://rimkus.com

(See FORENSIC section)

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970. 7001 Buffalo Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone.......................................................................(614) 888-4160

Toll Free....................................................................(800) 782-6851

Fax............................................................................(614) 885-8014

Email ........................................................Bpotter@SEAlimited.com

Website........................................................www.SEAlimited.com

(See DISPLAY AD, inside front cover and FORENSIC section)

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

ENCORE PROCESS SERVICE OVER

CASULTY INSURANCE

ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

Want to Become an Ohio

NOTARY?

The Columbus Bar Association is an authorized education and testing provider for traditional notaries under the Ohio Notary Public Modernization Act. If you want to become a notary public or renew your existing commission, we’ll assist you with each step of the process. From your background check and required education and testing to your stamps and supplies – we are Ohio’s Notary Public resource center.

www.cbalaw.org/notary

The Columbus Bar Association is Ohio’s Notary Public Resource Center www.cbalaw.org/notary The Columbus Bar Association is Ohio’s Notary Public Resource Center Background checks • Education for new, attorney and renewal applicants • Testing for new applicants • Stamps and supplies

Background Checks Education & Testing Stamps & Supplies

The Supreme Court of Ohio maintains a complete list of all Ohio Trial Courts with links to court websites and local rules: www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/

Rules of Practice for Local Courts

Federal Courts

United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio: https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/Local-Rules

United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio: https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders

United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio: https://www.ohsb.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders

United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio: https://www.ohnb.uscourts.gov/rules-and-procedures

State Courts of State-Wide Jurisdiction

Supreme Court of Ohio: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/LegalResources/Rules/practice/rulesofpractice.pdf

Ohio Court of Claims:

https://ohiocourtofclaims.gov/resources/rules-statutes/

CENTRAL OHIO COURT

RULES

Rules of Practice for Local Courts

State Courts in Franklin County

Tenth District Court of Appeals of Ohio: https://tenthdistrictcourt.org/local-rules

County Courts-Franklin and Contiguous Counties

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: https://commonpleas.co.delaware.oh.us/court-rules-and-forms/

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: https://www.co.delaware.oh.us/court/domestic/forms/Domestic%20Relations%20Division%20Local%20Rules%20August%202022.pdf

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://probate.co.delaware.oh.us/localrules/

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://juvenile.co.delaware.oh.us/local-rules-forms/

Delaware Municipal Court: https://www.delawareohio.net/home/showdocument?id=1434 &t=637625435724885671

Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/Commonpleas/

Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/dr/FC-Local-Rules-of-Court.html

CENTRAL OHIO COURT

Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://www.fairfieldcountyprobate.com/pdf/prules.pdf

Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://www.fairfieldcountyprobate.com/pdf/jrules.pdf

Fairfield County Municipal Court: http://www.fcmcourt.org/court_rules_and_procedures

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: https://www.fccourts.org/173/Local-Rules

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: https://drj.fccourts.org/Rules.aspx?rtype=D&rid=1

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://probate.franklincountyohio.gov/local-rules

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://drj.fccourts.org/Rules.aspx?rtype=J&rid=1

Franklin County Municipal Court: http://www.fcmcclerk.com/court/local-rules

Licking County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: https://lickingcounty.gov/depts/clerk/rules/default.htm

Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: https://lickingcounty.gov/depts/domestic/forms_rules.htm

Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/Clerk/Local%20Rules/lickingCoPD.pdf

35 RULES CENTRAL OHIO COURT

Rules of Practice for Local Courts

County Courts-Franklin and Contiguous Counties (continued)

Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/Clerk/Local%20Rules/lickingCoJD.pdf

Licking County Municipal Court:

https://www.lcmunicipalcourt.com/UserUploads/UserDocuments/Local_Rules_ Court_9_23_13.pdf

Madison County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Divisions: https://files4.revize.com/madisonoh/document_center/Common%20Pleas/COURT_ RULES2022.pdf

Madison County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Divisions: https://files4.revize.com/madisonoh/JCourt%20Local%20Rules.pdf

Madison County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Divisions: https://files4.revize.com/madisonoh/probate_rules_2019.pdf

Madison County Municipal Court: https://www.co.madison.oh.us/document_center/Municipal%20Court/municourtrules1.pdf

Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Divisions: https://pickaway.org/docs/CPRules.pdf

Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://www.pickawaycourt.com/rules/

CENTRAL OHIO COURT

RULES

Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://www.pickawaycourt.com/rules/

Circleville Municipal Court (Pickaway County):

https://www.pickaway.org/docs/Local%20Rules%20as%20of%2012.27.22.pdf

Union County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: http://www.co.union.oh.us/LocalRules/

Union County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: http://www.co.union.oh.us/LocalRules/

Union County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division: https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/ProbateRulesofCourtLocalForms

Union County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/juvenile-court-forms

Marysville Municipal Court (Union County):

https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/Clerk/Local%20Rules/marysvilleMC.pdf

Looking for More Information?

The Supreme Court of Ohio maintains a complete list of all Ohio Trial Courts with links to court websites and local rules:

www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/

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COURTS

FEDERAL COURTS

U.S. Supreme Court

One First St. NE Washington, DC 20543

www.supremecourt.gov

Clerk, Scott S. Harris

Justices

John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice

Clarence Thomas

Stephen G. Breyer

Samuel A. Alito, Jr.

Sonia Sotomayor

Elena Kagan

Neil M. Gorsuch

Brett M. Kavanaugh

Amy Coney Barrett

Counselor to the Chief Justice:

Jeffrey P. Minear

Marshal

Reporter of Decision

Librarian

Attorney Admissions

(202) 479-3011

(202) 479-3000

(202) 479-3333

(202) 479-3211

(202) 479-3177

(202) 479-3387

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse

100 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

www.ca6.uscourts.gov

(513) 564-7000

Circuit Executive, Marc Theriault

Clerk, Deborah S. Hunt

(513) 564-7200

(513) 564-7000

Chief Deputy Clerk, Julie Cobble (513) 564-7000

Chief Circuit Mediator, Catherine Geyer (513) 564-7330

Circuit Librarian, Owen Smith (513) 564-7321

Attorney Admissions (513) 564-7000

U.S. Circuit Judges

Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge

85 Marconi Boulevard, Rm. 260 Columbus OH 43215 (614) 849-0134

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7400

R. Guy Cole, Jr., Senior Judge

27 U.S. Courthouse

85 Marconi Boulevard Columbus OH 43215 (614) 719-3350

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7481

Ralph B. Guy, Jr., Senior Judge

200 East Liberty Street, Suite 226

Ann Arbor MI 48104 (734) 741-2300

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7454 (PO Box 7910, Ann Arbor MI 48104)

Danny J. Boggs, Senior Judge

220 Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse

601 West Broadway Louisville KY 40202 (502) 625-3900

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7460

Alan E. Norris, Senior Judge

328 U.S. Courthouse

85 Marconi Boulevard Columbus OH 43215 (614) 719-3330

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7463

Richard F. Suhrheinrich, Senior Judge

241 U.S. Post Office and Federal Building

315 West Allegan Lansing MI 48933 (517) 377-1513

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7466

Eugene E. Siler, Jr., Senior Judge

310 South Main Street, Room 333 London KY 40741 (606) 877-7930

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7469

Alice M. Batchelder, Senior Judge

143 West Liberty Street Medina OH 44356 (330) 746-6026

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7472

Martha Craig Daughtrey, Senior Judge

300 Customs House 701 Broadway Nashville TN 37203 (615) 736-7678

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7475

Karen Nelson Moore, Judge

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse

801 West Superior Avenue, Suite 21A Cleveland OH 44113 (216) 357-7290

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7478

Eric L. Clay, Judge

481 Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse

231 West Lafayette Boulevard Detroit MI 48226 (313) 234-5260

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7439

Ronald Lee Gilman, Senior Judge

1176 Federal Building

167 North Main Street Memphis TN 38103 (901) 495-1575

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7495

Julia Smith Gibbons, Judge

970 Clifford Davis Federal Building

167 North Main Street Memphis TN 38103 (901) 495-1265

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7495

John M. Rogers, Senior Judge

Community Trust Bank, Ste. 400 100 East Vine Street Lexington KY 40507 (859) 233-2680

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7147

Deborah L. Cook, Senior Judge 433 U.S. Courthouse Two South Main Street Akron OH 44308 (330) 375-5412

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7491

David W. McKeague, Senior Judge 315 West Allegan St., Rm. 213 Lansing MI 48933 (517) 377-1563

Cincinnati Office (513) 564-7430

Richard Allen Griffin, Judge 13919 S. West Bay Shore Dr. Suite 208 Traverse City MI 49684 (231) 929-3190

Cincinnati Office Fax: (513) 564-7430

Raymond M. Kethledge, Judge

Helene N. White, Senior Judge

Jane Branstetter Stranch, Judge

Bernice B. Donald, Senior Judge

Amul R. Thapar, Judge

John K. Bush, Judge

Joan L. Larsen, Judge

John B. Nalbandian, Judge

Chad A. Readler, Judge

Eric E. Murphy, Judge

Stephanie Dawkins Davis, Judge

Andre B. Mathiss, Judge

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division (Columbus) 85 Marconi Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215

www.ohsd.uscourts.gov

(614) 719-3000

Office of the Clerk Richard W. Nagel, Clerk of Court Room 121 Fx 719-3500

U.S. District Judges Edmund A. Sargus, Jr. 719-3240 Room 301

Ctrm Deputy Christin Werner 719-3241

Algenon L. Marbley, Chief Judge 719-3260 Room 323

Crtm Deputy Diane Stash 7193260

Michael H. Watson 719-3280 Room 108

Ctrm Deputy Jennifer Kacsor 719-3284

Sarah D. Morrison 719-3300 Room 167

Ctrm Deputy Maria Rossi Cook 719-3300

Senior Judges James L. Graham 719-3200 Room 349

Ctrm Deputy Denise Shane 719-3205

Magistrate Judges Norah McCann King 719-3390

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted 39

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

U.S.

719-3070 U.S.

719-3100 Court

719-3180

Division Supervisor Scott Miller 719-3000

Pretrial Services

Probation

Library

U.S.

OFFICES

COURTS

Room 322

Ctrm Deputy Spencer Harris 719-3027

Elizabeth A. Preston Deavers 719-3460 Room 225

Ctrm Deputy Sherry Nichols 719-3461

Kimberly A. Jolson 719-3470 Room 200

Ctrm Deputy Jessica Rector 719-3026

Chelsey M. Vascura 719-3410 Room 172

Ctrm Deputy Allie Moran 719-3411

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Western Division (Cincinnati)

100 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (513) 564-7500

Office of the Clerk Richard Nagel, Clerk of Court Division Supervisor Christine Bono (513) 564-7500

U.S. Pretrial Services (513) 564-7590 U.S. Probation Office (513) 564-7575

U.S. District Judges

Timothy S. Black (513) 564-7640 Room 815

Crtm Deputy Rebecca Santoro (513) 564-7641

Douglas R. Cole (513) 564-7620 Room 810

Crtm Deputy Scott Lang (513) 564-7621

Matthew W. McFarland (513) 564-7650 Room 838

Crtm Deputy Kellie Fields (513) 564-7653 Senior Judges

Susan J. Dlott (513) 564-7630 Room 227

Crtm Deputy William Miller (513) 564-7630

Michael R. Barrett (513) 564-7660

Room 239

Crtm Deputy Krista Zeller (513) 564-7699

Herman J. Weber (513) 564-7610 Room 801

Crtm Deputy Mary Rogers (513) 564-7529

Sandra L. Ammann (513) 564-7610 Room 801

Crtm Deputy Mary Rogers (513) 564-7529

U.S. District Magistrate Judges

Karen L. Litkovitz, Chief Magistrate (513) 564-7690 Room 716

Ctrm Deputy Arthur Hill (513) 564-7690

Stephanie K. Bowman (513) 564-7680

Room 706

Ctrm Deputy Kevin Moser (513) 564-7646

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Western Division (Dayton)

200 West Second Street, Dayton, OH 45402 www.ohsd.uscourts.gov

Office of the Clerk

Richard Nagel, Clerk of Court (937) 512-1400

Division Supervisor, Jeffrey Garey (937) 512-1400

U.S. Pretrial Services (937) 512-1430

U.S. Probation Office (937) 512-1450

U.S. District Judge

Michael J. Newman

Room 505 (937) 512-1640

Ctrm Deputy Claire McDowell (937) 512-1641 Senior Judges

Walter Herbert Rice

Room 909 (937) 512-1502

Ctrm Deputy Tisha Parker (937) 512-1501

Thomas M. Rose (937) 512-1600

Room 910

Ctrm Deputy Liz Penski (937) 512-1603

U.S. District Magistrate Judges

Michael R. Merz

Room 501 (937) 512-1550

Ctrm Deputy Kelly A. Kopf (937) 512-1551

Sharon L. Ovington

Room 523 (937) 512-1570

Ctrm Deputy Kelly Kopf (937) 512-1570

Peter B. Silvain, Jr.

Room 523 (937) 512-1620

Ctrm Deputy Rose Plummer (937) 512-1570

Caroline H. Gentry

Room 523 (937) 512-1590

Ctrm Deputy Dona Chapman (937) 512-1590

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (Cleveland)

801 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113 www.ohnd.uscourts.gov (216) 357-7000

Office of the Clerk (216) 357-7011

Sandy Opacich, Clerk of Court

U.S. District Judges

Patricia A. Gaughan, Chief Judge (216) 357-7212

Solomon Oliver, Jr. (216) 357-7173

James S. Gwin (216) 357-7217

Dan Aaron Polster (216) 357-7192

Christopher A. Boyko (216) 357-7153

Pamela A. Barker (216) 357-7242

Donald C. Nugent (216) 357-7161

David A. Ruiz (216) 357-7230

U.S. Magistrate Judges

William H. Baughman, Jr. (216) 357-7222

Thomas M. Parker (216) 357-7136

Jonathan D. Greenberg (216) 357-7130

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (Akron)

Two S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 (330) 252-6000 www.ohnd.uscourts.gov

U.S. District Judges

John R. Adams (330) 252-6070

Sara Lioi (330) 252-6060

U.S. Magistrate Judge

Amanda M. Knapp (330) 252-6170

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (Youngstown) 125 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 884-7400 www.ohnd.uscourts.gov

U.S. District Judge

Benita Y. Pearson (330) 884-7435

U.S. Magistrate Judge

Carmen E. Henderson (330) 884-7465

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Western Division (Toledo) 1716 Spielbusch Ave., Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 213-5500 www.ohnd.uscourts.gov

U.S. District Judges

Jeffrey J. Helmick (419) 213-5560

James R. Knepp II (419) 213-5571

James G. Carr (419) 213-5565

Jack Zouhary (419) 213-5679

U.S. Magistrate

U.S.

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted 40

GOVERNMENT

Judge Darrell A. Clay (419) 213-5710

Bankruptcy

District of

Eastern Division

170 N. High Street, Columbus, OH

General Information (614) 469-6638 www.ohsb.uscourts.gov

Laura

Carolyn

John

Ctrm Deputy

427-5795 Mina Nami Khorrami Ctrm Deputy Rebecca Hess 427-2053

U.S.

Court, Southern

Ohio,

(Columbus)

43215

Richard B. Jones, Clerk of Court

Faulkner, Chief Deputy

Bridgette Evans, Office Supervisor U.S. Bankruptcy Judges

E. Hoffman, Jr., Chief Judge

Kristie Vickers 469-7704

Kathryn Preston

Stacy Mills

Atrium

221 East

Street,

www.ohsb.uscourts.gov (513) 684-2572

Beth

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio, Western Division (Cincinnati)

2 - Suite 800

4th

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Judges

A. Buchanan (513) 684-2468 Ctrm Deputy Heather Gilliman

Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio, Western Division (Dayton) 120 W. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402

www.ohsb.uscourts.gov

Judge

Guy R. Humphrey

Ctrm Deputy Joni Behnken

(937) 225-2516

(937) 225-2863

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division

www.ohnb.uscourts.gov

U.S. Judges, Cleveland

201 Superior Ave., Cleveland OH 44114

Arthur I. Harris

Jessica E. Price Smith

U.S. Judge, Akron

Two South Main Street, Akron OH 44308

Alan M. Koschik

U.S. Judge, Canton

401 McKinley Ave. SW, Canton OH 44702

Mary Ann Whipple, Chief Judge

U.S. Judges, Toledo

1716 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604

Mary Ann Whipple, Chief Judge

John P. Gustafon

U.S. Judge, Youngstown

(216) 615-4300

(330) 252-6130

(419) 213-5621

(419) 213-5631

10 E. Commerce St., Youngstown, OH 44503

Tiiara N.A. Patton

FEDERAL OFFICES

(330) 742-0950

U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Ohio

Kenneth L. Parker

(614) 469-5715

303 Marconi Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus OH 43215

First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Vipal J. Patel

(614) 469-5715

Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney, Mark T. D’Alessandro

(614) 469-5715 www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh

Internal Revenue Service, U.S.

(844) 545-5640

Local & Long Distance (800) 829-1040 www.irs.gov

U.S. Marshal, Southern District of Ohio

Vacant

85 Marconi Blvd., Room 460

Social Security Administration

200 N. High St., Room 225 (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov

STATE OF OHIO

Supreme Court of Ohio 65 S. Front St. Columbus OH 43215-3431 www.supremecourt.ohio.gov

Justices

Sharon L. Kennedy, Chief Justice

(614) 469-5540

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted 41

GOVERNMENT OFFICES &

COURTS

(614) 387-9000

387-9000 Patrick

387-9000 R.

DeWine 387-9000 Michael P. Donnelly 387-9000 Melody

Stewart 387-9000 Jennifer Brunner 387-9000 Joseph T. Deters 387-9000

Director 387-9500 Stephanie

Director,

Services Gina White Palmer 387-9320 Director, Bar Admissions Gina White Palmer 387-9340 Director, Facilities Management 387-9300 Director, Fiscal and Management Resources Division Ronda Carver 387-9480 Director, Information Technology 387-9600 Director, Judicial College M. Christy Tull 387-9445 Director, Judicial Services 387-9445 Director, Law Library Erin N. Waltz 387-9680 Director, Public Information Lyn Tolan 387-9250 Clerk of Court Melissa M. Ferguson, Esq. 387-9530 Attorney Registration 387-9320 Bar Admissions Office 387-9340 Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library Circulation Desk 387-9680 Reporter of Decisions 387-9580 Douglas M. Nelson, Esq. Ohio Judicial Conference 387-9750 65 S. Front St., 4th Floor Columbus OH 43215 Fx 387-9759 www.ohiojudges.org Board of Professional Conduct Richard Dove, Director 387-9370 65 S. Front St., 5th Floor Columbus OH 43215-3431 Fx 387-9379 Disciplinary Counsel Joseph Caligiuri 461-0256 65 E. State Street, Suite 1510 387-9700 Columbus OH 43215 Fx 387-9709 Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Janet Green Marbley, Admin. 387-9390 65 S. Front St., 5th Floor (800) 231-1680 Columbus OH 43215-3431 Fx 387-9399 lfcp@sc.ohio.gov Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission Sara Andrews, Exec. Dir. 387-9305 65 S. Front St., 5th Floor Fx 387-9309 Columbus OH 43215 Ohio Court of Claims 65 S. Front Street, 3rd Floor 387-9800 Columbus OH 43215 Clerk, Anderson M. Renick Toll-Free Line (800) 824-8263 Ohio Attorney General’s Office 30 E. Broad Street, 14th Floor, Columbus OH 43215 www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov Attorney General Dave Yost General Information (800) 282-0515 Antitrust 466-4328 Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) (855) 224-6446 (1560 State Route 56 SW, P.O. Box 365, London, OH 43140) Charitable Law (800) 282-0515 Civil Rights 466-7900 Collections Enforcement (888) 301-8885 Constituent Services (800) 282-0515 Constitutional Offices 466-2872 Consumer Protection (800) 282-0515 Court of Claims Defense 466-7447 Crime Victims Services 466-5610 Criminal Justice 644-7233 Education 644-7250 Employment Law 644-7257 Environmental Enforcement 466-2766 Executive Agencies 446-2980 Health & Human Services 466-8600 Health Care Fraud 466-0722 Organized Crime 277-1000 Outside Counsel 466-8240 Policy & Legislation 728-7275 Public Utilities 466-4395 Special Prosecutions 629-8340 Taxation 466-5967 Workers’ Compensation 466-6696 Governor 77 S. High Street, 30th Fl Columbus OH 43215 Mike DeWine 466-4357

F. Fischer

Patrick

Administrative

E. Hess, Esq.

Attorney

COURTS

Ohio Public Defenders Commission

250 E. Broad St., Suite 1400

466-5394 Columbus OH 43215-2998 (800) 686-1573

Ohio Secretary of State 22 N. 4th St., 16th Floor Columbus OH 43215

David A. Doyle District Mediator Brett Lieberman

Clerk of Courts

Frank LaRose

466-2655 www.sos.state.oh.us

Corporate Name Availabilities and Corporate Certification and Copies

1-877-767-3453

Corporations

S. High St., 23rd Floor Columbus OH 43215-6312 Maryellen O’Shaughnessy, Clerk

Clerk of Courts, Appellate Division

Business Services Director

1-877-767-3453 Elections Dept. 466-2585 or 1-877-767-6446

General Info for Corporations

Notary Public Commission

Ohio Auditor

466-3910 or 1-877-767-3453

644-4559

Clerk of Courts, Auto Title Division Main/South Branch

Great Southern Blvd. (Great Southern Mall,

Keith Faber

466-3402 88 E. Broad St., 10th Floor, Columbus OH 43215 www.ohioauditor.gov

Ohio Treasurer

Robert Sprague

466-2160 30 E. Broad St., 9th Floor, Columbus OH 43215

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTS & AGENCIES

Court of Appeals, 10th District 373 S. High Street, 24th Floor (614) 525-3580 Columbus OH 43215 www.tenthdistrictcourt.org

Judges

Laurel Beatty Blunt

Michael C. Mentel

William A. Klatt

Julia L. Dorrian

Betsy Luper Schuster

Terri Jamison

Kristin Boggs

Carly M. Edelstein

Court Administrator

Douglas W. Eaton

Deputy Court Administrator

Cynthia J. Sgalla

Magistrates

Jospeh E. Wenger, IV

Thomas W. Scholl, III

Chief District Mediator

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted 42

GOVERNMENT

OFFICES &

Mediation 525-6083

373

Administration Office

525-3600 http://clerk.FranklinCountyOhio.gov

373

525-3624

S. High St., 23rd Floor

S. High @ I-270) General Information 525-3090 East Branch Ofc., 1583 Alum Creek Dr. 525-3090 North Branch Ofc., 980 Morse Rd. 525-3090 West Branch Ofc., 4153 W. Broad St. 525-3090 Clerk of Courts, Civil and Criminal General Division 345 S. High St., 1st Floor General Information, Civil 525-3621 Records Room 525-3625 Criminal 525-3650 Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations Division 373 S. High St., 6th Floor 525-3628 Clerk of Courts, Juvenile Traffic Division 399 S. Front St. 525-5279 Clerk of Courts, Juvenile Division 373 S. High St., 6th Floor 525-4411 Franklin County Court of Common Pleas 345 S. High Street Columbus OH 43215 General Information 525-3453 Judges Stephen L. McIntosh, 4B 525-3550 Bailiff Amy Harper 525-5883 Carl Aveni, 6A 525-6281 Bailiff Gretchen Roberts 525-5894 Christopher Brown, 3F 525-6288 Bailiff Jeff Booth 525-6290 Jeffrey M. Brown, 4A 525-3550 Bailiff Candice Shearn 525-6289 Kim Brown, 5E 525-3811 Bailiff Lynn Hardesty 525-5927 Kimberly Cocroft, 4E 525-7200 Bailiff ShaQuanna Crum 525-4644 Daniel R. Hawkins, 6B 525-6281 Bailiff Jill Whittier 525-5893 Michael Holbrook, 5B 525-3664 Bailiff David W. Petikas 525-5886 Julie M. Lynch, 7E 525-3777 Bailiff Wilma Graeff 525-3293 Andy Miller, 5A 525-3664 Bailiff Jason Phillip 525-5928 Sheryl Munson, 7B 525-3770 Bailiff Fayth McCallum 525-5924 Andria Noble, 4F 525-7200 Bailiff Zayd Latif 525-5885 Jaiza Page, 3E 525-6288 Bailiff Kaila Hawk 525-5889 Karen Held Phipps, 7F 525-3777 Bailiff Richanne Zymkoski 525-5897 Mark Serrott, 6E 525-3660 Bailiff April Scott 525-5214 Bill Sperlazza, 5F 525-3811 Bailiff Meghan O’Grady 525-5898 David Young, 7A 525-3770 Bailiff Courtney L. Wright 525-3731 Magistrates 345 S. High Street Pamela Broer Browning, 4C 525-3117 Jennifer Cordle, 5D 525-5995 Vanessa Griffin, 3D 525-4282 Jennifer Hunt, 7D 525-4692 Mark Petrucci, 7C 525-5558 Elizabeta Saken, 4D 525-5995 Ed Skeens, 6C 525-4281 Mike Thompson, 6D 525-5320 Elizabeth Watters, 5C 525-4283 Executive Director, Jennifer Goodman 525-4147 Executive Assistant, Roxlauna Brown 525-7492 Court Support Services, Stacy Worthington 525-2529 Jury Office 525-3450 Probation Services Department 525-3700 Franklin County Law Library 369 S. High Street 10th Floor 525-4971 Angela Baldree, Director Fx 525-4978 lawlibrary.franklincountyohio.gov Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division and Juvenile Branch 373 S. High Street, 6th Floor http://drj.fccourts.org General Information 525-3628 Domestic Relations Division 525-4410 Juvenile Branch 525-4411 Assignment Office 525-4409 Court Reporters 525-3631 C.S.E.A. Liaison 525-4232 Family Assessment 525-4460 Juvenile Detention Center Information 525-4490 Mediation Services 525-6640 Judges James W. Brown, 64 525-4453 Staff Atty Cara Dawson 525-5523 Kim A. Browne, 67 525-4444 Staff Atty Zeboney Barranada 525-2473 Elizabeth Gill, 63 525-4445 Staff Atty Josh Werning 525-2474 Monica Hawkins, 62 525-5391 Staff Atty Kelsey Ostrander 525-4567 George Leach, 61 525-5775

Court of Common Pleas,

Robert V. Morris, II, Administrative Magistrate A. Alysha Clous Maureen C. Duffy

Mary Gadd

Kelly A. Green

Thomas A. Stone Susan Nash Sugar

CITY OF COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL COURT & CITY OFFICES

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted 43 COURTS GOVERNMENT OFFICES & Staff Atty Bonnie Vangel 525-2472 Lasheyl Stroud, 66 525-6621 Staff Atty Frank Bumb 525-6642 Douglas Nobles, 65 525-5223 Staff Atty Alexandra Strangfeld 525-6641 Lead Magistrates Administrative Magistrate William L. Sieloff 525-3202 Lead Domestic Relations Magistrate Nancy Novack 525-3202 Lead Juvenile Magistrate Mary W. Goodrich 525-5295 Lead Juvenile Custody Magistrate Stephanie Gibson 525-5517 Domestic Relations Magistrates David Black 525-7442 Bryan K. Elliot 525-7442 Kathleen Knisely 525-6159 William Sieloff 525-3202 Marci L. Webber 525-4674 Elizabeth O’Leary 525-3035 Eric Wahl 525-3035 CSEA Magistrates Anne Cogan 525-5295 James Lyle 525-5295 Mary Beth Ruttan 525-5295 Juvenile Magistrates William Sieloff 525-3202 Mary Goodrich 525-5295 Woodrow Hudson 525-5295 Greta Huna 525-5295 Jeanne Newkirk 525-5295 Tameca Plair 525-5998 Jeffrey Reynard 525-5295 Terrence Scott 525-5332 Chris Strefelt 525-5879 Lisa Thompson 525-5295 Marcus Van Wey 525-5295 Juvenile Custody Magistrates Brandi R. Cassone 525-3241 Olga Bosques Milliken 525-6443 Laney Hawkins 525-3185 Suzanne Martello 525-4491 Jill Matthews 525-3202 Benita Reedus 525-2136 Traffic Magistrate Larry Sanchez 525-5295

County

Division Hon. Jeffrey Mackey 373 S. High Street, 22nd Floor Columbus OH 43215 probate.franklincountyohio.gov Phone: 525-3894 Fax: 525-7422 Magistrates Benjamin F. Suffron, III,

Magistrate

Franklin

Probate

Chief

Heather Worthington Marriage Information 525-3108 Guardianship 525-3841 Accounts 525-3844 Adoptions 525-3840 Appointment of Fiduciaries 525-3894 Release from Administration 525-3894 Name Change 525-5362 Wills on Deposit 525-3894 Magistrates 525-3896 Franklin County Auditor’s Office 373 S. High Street, 21st Floor, Columbus

43215 www.franklincountyauditor.com County Auditor, Michael Stinziano 525-4663 Administration 525-7399 Dog, Vendor Licensing 525-3260 Estate Tax 525-3235 Homestead Exemption 525-3240 Manufactured Home Tax 525-3253 Map Room 525-4663 Personal Property Tax 525-4663 Real Estate Conveyances and Transfers 525-3254 Real Estate Parcel Records 525-4663 Franklin County Board of Commissioners 373 S. High Street, 26th Floor 525-3322 commissioners.franklincountyohio.gov Fx 525-5999 Franklin County Board of Elections 525-3100 1700 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency 80 E. Fulton St, 43215 525-3275 Fx 525-6409 Franklin County Coroner 520 King Avenue, 43201 525-5290 coroner.franklincountyohio.gov Fx 525-6002 Franklin County Jail 373 South High St. 525-3333 Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney 373 S. High Street, 14th Floor, Columbus OH 43215 prosecutor.franklincountyohio.gov General Information 525-3555 Franklin County Prosecutor G. Gary Tyack prosecutor@franklincountyohio.gov Franklin County Public Defender 373 S. High Street, 12th Floor 525-3194 Columbus OH 43215-6302 Emergency Calls After Hours 784-4531 https://defender.franklincountyohio.gov/ Franklin County Recorder’s Office 373 S. High Street, 18th Floor, 43215 recorder.franklincountyohio.gov 525-3930 County Recorder Daniel J. O’Connor Franklin County Sheriff’s Office 373 S. High St., 2nd Floor sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov Dallas Baldwin, Sheriff 525-3360 Fx 525-3739 Real Estate (foreclosure) 525-4231 Fx 525-3168 Non-emergency (24 hour service) 525-3333 Fx 525-3263 Franklin County Correction Center 1 525-3368 370 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215 Fx 525-4327 Facility Commander: Maj. Paul Bryant Franklin County Correction Center 2 525-7100 2460 Jackson Pike Cols 43215 Fx 525-7620 Facility Commander: Maj. Mychal Turner Detective Bureau 525-3350 Concealed Carry Office 525-5090 Identification Bureau 525-3835 Internal Affairs 525-3690 Fx 525-4898 Patrol 525-3300 Fx 525-3371 Photo Lab 525-3191 Warrants & Extradition 525-3346 Civil Process (Servers, Foreclosures, Summons, Subpoenas, Executions) 525-3343 Fx 525-4202 Franklin County Treasurer 373 S. High Street, 17th Floor treasurer.franklincountyohio.gov Cheryl Brooks Sullivan, Treasurer 525-3438 treasurer@franklincountyohio.gov Fx 221-8124

Carrie L. Wambaugh

Franklin County Municipal Court 375 S. High Street, Columbus OH 43215 http://www.fcmcclerk.com/judges Court Administration 645-8214 Judge, Environmental Division: Stephanie Mingo, 15B Bailiff Kellie Carson 645-8741 Secretary Molly Brindza 645-8740

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GOVERNMENT

& Judge, General Division: Mark Hummer, 14B Bailiff Teri Daugherty 645-8207 Secretary Colleen Nye 645-8207 Jessica D’Varga, 13D Bailiff Christine Cearfoss 645-8204 Secretary Daisy Rowland 645-8204 Cynthia Ebner, 13A Bailiff Kenetra Lweis 645-8698 Secretary Lynn Vargus 645-8206 Mary Kay Fenlon, 13B Bailiff Amanda O’Connor 645-8849 Secretary Lynn Vargus 645-8849 James E. Green, 15D Bailiff Valarie Rouchion 645-8709 Secretary Laura Camara 645-8295 Bill Hedrick, 15C Bailiff Jessica Gardner 645-7655 Secretary Lyra Coley 645-7655 Mike McAllister, 15D Bailiff William Rose 645-7745 Secretary Lyra Coley 645-7745 Stephanie Mingo, 15B Bailiff Kellie Carson 645-8740 Secretary Molly Brindza 645-8740 Cynthia Morehart, 12D Bailiff Penny Tobler 645-8286 SecretaryTiffany Lawson 645-8286 Jim P. O’Grady, 14C Bailiff Amy Frank 645-8205 Secretary Kaelie Neeley 645-8205 Eileen Y. Paley, 14A Bailiff Marquise Lovejoy 645-7643 Secretary Colleen Nye 645-7643 Andrea C. Peeples, 14D Bailiff Joye Saunders 645-8280 Secretary Kaelie Neely 645-8280 Gina R. Russo, 12C Bailiff Judy Schneider 645-8287 Secretary Tiffany Lawson 645-8287 Jarrod B. Skinner, 12B Bailiff Carla Dawkins 645-8296 Secretary Tristian Price 645-8296 Jodi Thomas, 13C Bailiff Ashley Schmidt 645-8288 Secretary Daisy Rowland 645-8288 Duty Room 10C 645-8162 Administrative Magistrate Danielle Sparks, 11B Bailiff Brianna Brandt 645-7547 Secretary Karmene Reed 645-7547 Magistrates Michael Allbritain, 11C Bailiff Rebekka Evans 645-1975 Secretary Tierra Nolen 645-7031 Tanya Askew, 11A Bailiff Shannon Hopkins 645-7235 Secretary Karmene Reed 645-7235 Gene Edwards, 10A Bailiff Secretary Paula Gruber 645-6822 Benjamin Hoelzel, 15B Bailiff Many Cain 645-8742 Kirk Lindsey, 10B Bailiff Lyndsey Gelhaus 645-6822 Secretary Paula Gruber 645-6822 Tony Paat, 11D Bailiff Kathy Janoski 645-6296 Secretary Tierra Nolen 645-6296 Court Reporters 645-8257 Court Services 645-5962 Jury Commissioner 645-7726 Probation Services 645-8360 Service Bailiffs 645-7780 Small Claims Division 645-7381 Clerk of Court www.fcmcclerk.com Lori M. Tyack, Clerk 645-8006 Accounting/Finance 645-7223 Trusteeship/Rent/Escrow 645-7420 Civil Division, General Info 645-7220 Records Section 645-3855 Fx No Fee Civil Filings With Approved Cover Sheet 645-6919 Criminal/Traffic Division, 24 hours a day 645-8186 Expungements 645-1706 Environmental 645-6417 Fx No Fee Criminal and Traffic Filings 645-6828 Traffic Violations Bureau 645-8166 MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS City Attorney 77 N. Front St., 4th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Zach Klein, City Attorney www.columbuscityattorney.org Civil Division 645-7385 Chief Counsel, Lara Baker-Morrish 645-7388 Chief Litigation Attorney, Westley Phillips 645-6959 Chief Labor Attorney, Susan Williams 645-2856 Chief Real Estate Attorney, David Peterson 645-7913 Chief Claims Attorney, Brian Shinn 645-5525 Chief Police Legal Advisor, Jeffrey S. Furbee 645-4523 Chief Prosecutor, Joseph Gibson 645-8081 Chief of Staff, Meredith Tucker 645-8997 City Auditor City Hall, 90 W. Broad St., Room 109 www.columbus.gov/auditor Megan Kilgore 645-7615 City Clerk 90 W. Broad St. Columbus City Clerk of Council, Andrea Blevins 645-7431 Mayor’s Office City Hall, 90 W. Broad St., 2nd Floor www.columbus.gov/mayor Andrew Ginther 645-7671 311@columbus.gov Fx 724-5818 Police Division 120 Marconi Blvd. http://columbus.gov/police Thomas Quinlan, Chief 645-4600 Complaints on Police Personnel 645-9601 Information Desk 645-4760 Narcotics Bureau 645-4616

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