2024 Columbus Bar Association Legal Resource Guide by Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly

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CONTENTS 6-11

Mediators

13-21 Forensic Consultants and Expert Witnesses 24-29 Attorney Support Services 31-35 Local Court Rules 37-42 Courts and Government Offices

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MEDIATORS Friedman & Mirman Co., LPA

John M. Alton & Co., LPA

Friedman & Mirman Civil Solutions

John M. Alton

81Mill Street, Suite 300 Gahanna, OH 43230 Cell: (614) 439-6526 Email: jalton@johnalton.com Website: www.johnalton.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ john-alton-165ab213/ John Alton I NADN

1320 Dublin Road, Suite 101 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 221-0090 Fax: (614) 221-7213 Website: https://www.friedmanmirman.com/ Alton

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; arbitrator in nursing home litigation disputes and other civil litigation matters. 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 2021-2024 as a Super Lawyer in Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediator or Arbitrator) and as one of Columbus’ Top 50 Lawyers; 46 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 throughout Ohio and in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Michigan and 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; Membership Chair, 2023-2024; Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (1997-2010).

Services: We offer alternative dispute resolution services including mediation. During mediation, we strive to help families resolve their family law issues outside of a courtroom and assist families with moving forward in a positive manner.

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

Isaac Wiles

Kells Law Office, LLC

Charles Schneider, Esq.

Rebecca C. Kells, 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/

Schneider

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. Pre-mediation 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 20152019 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.

597 High Street #86 Columbus, OH 43085 Phone: (614) 678-7703 Email: rkells@kellslawoffice.com Website: www.kellslawoffice.com/

Kells

Sevices: Mediator in various civil matters, including business, consumer, employment, contracts, landlord-tenant, personal injury, property damage, elder law, and family issues. Online mediation services available. Degree: The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Juris Doctor, CALI Award in International Business Arbitration; Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. Fees: My standard rate is $300.00 per hour, with payment at the conclusion of the mediation. No retainer required. Neutral Qualifications: My experience includes serving as the mediator for more than six hundred cases in state and federal court-referred mediation programs since 2012. I teach and coach mediation training participants for the Supreme Court of Ohio and have participated in extensive mediation and dispute resolution training. I am a public arbitrator with FINRA. While in law school, I earned the Moritz College of Law Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Professional Affiliations: Columbus Bar Association, ADR Committee Chair, 2015 – 2017, 2017 Columbus Bar Association President’s Award; American Bar Association, Section of Dispute Resolution; Ohio Mediation Association; Ohio State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Committee; Worthington Estate Planning Council.

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MEDIATORS JAMS

Brian G. Miller Co., LPA

Asi Dayne, Case Manager for Ohio Neutrals

Brian G. Miller

Phone: (380) 223-2001 Email: ADayne@jamsadr.com Website: https://www.jamsadr.com/columbusohio

Services: Drawing on 40+ years of experience, JAMS handles an average of 22,000 cases each year, from two-party mediations to complex, multi-party arbitrations. Our roster of 400+ highly skilled neutrals includes retired state and federal court judges as well as former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR practitioners. Clients in Columbus have access to our entire panel and their diverse practice area experience, including neutrals who handle construction, insurance and health care matters.

250 W. Old Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, OH 43085 Phone: (614) 221-4035 Fax: (614) 987-4841 Email: slh@bgmillerlaw.com Website: https://www.bgmillerlaw.com

Miller

Services: A skilled and fair third-party mediator for personal injury claims. Identify issues, leverage positions, but seek resolution through thoughtful and reasonable compromise. Degree: The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law J.D. (1994); and The Ohio State University, B.S. in Economics, English minor (1991). Fees: $375.00 per hour Professional Affiliations: Ohio State Bar Association (past member, Judicial Screening Committee); Columbus Bar Association; American Association for Justice; Ohio Association for Justice (Board of Directors; past member, Judicial Screening Committee); Central Ohio Association for Justice.

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MEDIATORS Columbus City Attorney Mediation Program

Columbus City Attorney Mediation Program

Dayla Murphy, Program Coordinator

Jennifer Grant, Program Coordinator

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 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.

If you are not sure if your dispute/issue is appropriate for mediation or or you wish to participate in the mediation process, please call 614-645-8815 to discuss the process.

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

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.

77 North Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-4569 Phone: (614) 645-7749 Fax: (614) 645-8902 Email: jlgrant@columbus.gov Website: www.columbuscityattorney.org/prosecution-mediation.aspx

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, Jennifer Grant, (614) 645-7749 or jlgrant@ columbus.gov.

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MEDIATORS 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 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) 645-8576 Fax: (614) 645-8465 Email: Mediation@franklincountymunicourt.org Website: https://www.franklincountymunicourt.org/ Departments-Services/Dispute-Resolution-Mediation Services: The Franklin County Municipal Court Dispute Resolution Department provides mediation services for the court and public. Mediation is a way to resolve disputes outside of a courtroom with the help of a neutral mediator. The mediator helps parties exchange information and proposals through negotiation. Mediation is private and the mediator can document an agreement in writing for the parties to resolve a case. If no lawsuit is pending, Pre-File Mediation is avaliable before filing. Setting: Mediation is done in the provider’s office.

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MEDIATORS Franklin County Probate Court Mediation Program

Tenth District Court of Appeals Prehearing Conference Program

Michael R. Moran, Director

Contact: Christ Adkins

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.

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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CONSULTANTS and Expert Witnesses Business Valuation

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Construction & Scheduling Analysis

Cybersecurity

Damages

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Domestic Relations

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Economic Loss

E-Discovery

Electrical Engineering

Fire Investigation

Forensic Accounting

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Forensic Analysis

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Forensic Computing

Forensic Psychiatry

Imaging Sciences/ Medical Visualization

Labratory Analysis

Litigation Support Services

Metallurgical/Materials Analysis

Premises Liability

Property & Casulty Insurance

Structural Construction

Vehicle Accident Reconstruction

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) Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio 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

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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.

Construction & 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.

Cybersecurity Interhack Corportion Matthew Curtin

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

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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) Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio 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 (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

Domestic Relations Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

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) Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio 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 (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

Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC Chrissie A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA

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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

Economic Loss Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

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) Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio 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 (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

E-Discovery 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

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Electrical Engineering 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 Specialties/Services: For over 53 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.

S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

Forensic Accounting Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

RIMKUS

Nathan Walker

Fire Investigation Rimkus

Nathan Walker

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Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor) Professional Affiliations: President for the NACVA-Ohio 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 (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

GBQ Consulting, LLC

Rebekah Smith, Director of Forensic & Dispute Advisory Services, 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 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)

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 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

Forensic Analysis S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

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RIMKUS

Forensic Psychiatry

Nathan Walker

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 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

SolPsychiatry

Olaya Lizette Solis, M.D.

3982 Powell Road, Suite #48 Powell, OH 43065 Office: (614) 500-3342 Fax: (614) 591-3935 Email: solpsychiatry@gmail.com Website: www.solpsychiatry.com Specialties/Services: psychiatric evaluations for both criminal and civil legal matters. Examples include competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, guardianship, disability, and work-related psychological injury. Board Certifications: Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Adult and Forensic Psychiatry Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL), Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)

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 Specialties/Services: For over 53 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.

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CONSULTANTS and Expert Witnesses Laboratory Analysis S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

Litigation Support Services Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC

Metallurgical / Materials Analysis S-E-A

Benjamin Potter

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and Expert Witnesses Structural Construction

Premises Liability RIMKUS

S-E-A

921 Eastwind Drive Westerville, OH 43081 Phone: (614) 357-1163 Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com Website: https://rimkus.com

7001 Buffalo Parkway Columbus, OH 43229 Phone: (614) 888-4160 Fax: (614) 885-8014 Email: Bpotter@SEAlimited.com Website: www.SEAlimited.com

Nathan Walker

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.

Property & Casualty Insurance

Benjamin Potter

Specialties/Services: For over 53 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.

Vehicle Accident Reconstruction

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

RIMKUS

Office: (740) 201-8873 Mobile: (614) 439-4861 Email: britta.moss@hip-consulting.com Website: www.hip-consulting.com

921 Eastwind Drive Westerville, OH 43081 Phone: (614) 357-1163 Email: nbwalker@rimkus.com Website: https://rimkus.com

Britta Moss

Specialties/Services: Property & Casualty 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)

Nathan Walker

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INSURANCE

CBS Agency, Inc. (a subsidiary of the Columbus Bar Association) has been providing a wide variety of insurance products for over 30 years. With four licensed Agents on staff, our service to the central Ohio legal community is unparalleled.

LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

PROBATE BONDS

Access to three of the most trusted and experienced insurance carriers in the industry, all rated A by A.M. Best, allowing us to offer a product tailored to your firm’s needs along with the most competitive pricing.

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BUSINESS OWNERS POLICY (BOP)

HEALTH INSURANCE & DISABILITY

Protect your business with a Business Owners Policy. CNA Insurance is a leader in the industry offering very comprehensiveproductsalongwithcompetitivepricing.

CBS Agency is partnered with Health Enrollment Management Agency (HEMA) to offer group and individual health and disability insurance products.

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Liability Property Business Income Cyber Liability Other coverages available

ATTORNEY SUPPORT

S E RVICE S

A network of professionals to help your practice be the best it can be: Accountants (Certified Public)................................................24

Forensic Psychiatry...................................................................27

Business Valuation...................................................................24

Imaging Sciences / Medical Visualization...................................27

Construction & Scheduling Analysis........................................24

Insurance................................................................................27

Court Reporters........................................................................24

Laboratory Analysis..................................................................27

Cybersecurity.......................................................................24

Legal Research..........................................................................27

Damages......................................................................24

Life Care Planning ....................................................................27

Delivery Services .....................................................................25

Litigation Support.....................................................................28

Domestic Relations..................................................................25

Mediation...........................................................................28

Economic Loss.........................................................................25

Metallurgical / Materials Analysis..............................................28

E-Discovery.......................................................................25

Notary Public.............................................................................28

Electrical Engineering...............................................................25

Premises Liability......................................................................28

Estates & Trusts........................................................................25

Probate Bonds..........................................................................28

Financial Consultants / Planning............................................26

Process Service........................................................................29

Fire Investigation......................................................................26

Professional Liability Insurance...............................................29

Forensic Accounting................................................................26

Property & Casualty I nsurance...................................................29

Forensic Analysis................................................................26-27

Structural Construction............................................................29

Forensic Computing.................................................................27

Vehicle Accident Reconstruction.............................................29

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

CONSTRUCTION & 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)

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

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CYBERSECURITY 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

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

DAMAGES

(See FORENSIC section)

HW&Co. | CPAs & Advisors Anthony LaNasa, CPA, CFE

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

DELIVERY SERVICES Best Courier, Inc.

1200 Technology Drive, Gahanna, OH 43230 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

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 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)

RIMKUS Nathan Walker

(See FORENSIC section)

Friedman & Mirman Co. LPA

1320 Dublin Road, Suite 101, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone..............................................................................(614) 221-0090 Fax...................................................................................(614) 221-7213 Website...................................................www.friedmanmirman.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

ESTATES & TRUSTS 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

Peace of Mind ESTATE PLANNING & TRUST SERVICES

FIND AN ADVISOR: 614-228-0063 parknationalbank.com/advisor Investments are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, and may lose value.

(See FORENSIC section)

FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS / PLANNING NFP Structured Settlements Michael W. Goodman, Esquire

21887 Lorain Road, Suite 309, Cleveland, OH 44126 Phone.........................................................................(216) 241-9722 Fax..............................................................................(216) 241-9733 Email .............................................................mgoodman@nfp.com Website....................................................www.NFPStructures.com

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

GBQ Consulting Rebekah Smith, Director of Forensic & Dispute Advisory Services, 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

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Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC Chrissie A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA

FIRE INVESTIGATION FORENSIC ANALYSIS

RIMKUS Nathan Walker

S-E-A Benjamin Potter Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970.

RIMKUS Nathan Walker

FORENSIC ANALYSIS cont. S-E-A Benjamin Potter Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970.

FORENSIC COMPUTING Interhack Corporation Matthew Curtin

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)

LABORATORY ANALYSIS S-E-A Benjamin Potter Forensic Analysis & Origin/Cause Services since 1970.

FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY SolPsychiatry Olaya Lizette Solis, M.D. 3982 Powell Road, Suite #48, Powell, OH 43065

Phone........................................................................(614) 500-3342 Fax............................................................................ (614) 591-3935 Email........................................................solpsychiatry@gmail.com Website.......................................................www.solpsychiatry.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

LEGAL RESEARCH Fastcase Free legal research for attorneys and practicing paralegal members of the Columbus Bar Association Website....................................................www.cbalaw.org/fastcase

LIFE CARE PLANNING 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

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

LITIGATION SUPPORT Ditty Financial Forensics, LLC Bill Ditty, CPA/PFS/CFF, CM&AA, CEPA, CVA, MAFF, CDFA

MEDIATION Brian G. Miller Co., LPA Stacey Honaker

250 W. Old Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085 Phone.........................................................................(614) 221-4035 Fax..............................................................................(614) 987-7841 Email ...................................................slh@bgmillerlaw.com Website.....................................................www.bgmillerlaw.com (See MEDIATORS section)

MEDIATION cont. Kells Law Office, LLC Rebecca C. Kells, Esq.

597 High Street #86 Columbus, OH 43085 Phone.........................................................................(614) 678-7703 Email .......................................................rkells@kellslawoffice.com Website................................................www.kellslawoffice.com/ (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)

Friedman & Mirman Civil Solutions

1320 Dublin Road, Suite 101, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone..........................................................................(614) 221-0090 Fax...............................................................................(614) 221-7213 Website.................................................www.friedmanmirman.com (See MEDIATORS section)

NOTARY PUBLIC Columbus Bar Association Become an Ohio notary or renew your commission

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

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/ (See MEDIATORS section)

JAMS Asi Dayne, Case Manager for Ohio Neutrals

Phone........................................................................(380) 223-2001 Email................................................................ADayne@jamsadr.com Website........................... www.jamsadr.com/columbusohio (See MEDIATORS section)

John M. Alton & Co., LPA John M. Alton

81 Mill Street, Suite 300, Gahanna, OH 43230 Cell..............................................................................(614) 439-6526 Email ..............................................................jalton@johnalton.com Website..............................................................www.johnalton.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-alton-165ab213 (See MEDIATORS section)

PREMISES LIABILITY RIMKUS Nathan Walker

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

ENCORE PROCESS SERVICE OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Process Service Locally, Statewide and Nationwide! Locally owned & operated

(614) 414-0730

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)

VEHICLE ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION RIMKUS Nathan Walker

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

230 West St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone.......................................................................(614) 340-2076 Fax..............................................................................(614) 340-2080 Website............................................................www.cbalaw.org/LPL

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)

PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE 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)

CENTRAL OHIO COURT

R U LE S

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/

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: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/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%20 Division%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/pdf/Common-Pleas-Court-GeneralDivsion-Local-Rules.pdf Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division: https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/dr/FC-Local-Rules-of-Court.html 32

CENTRAL OHIO COURT

RULES

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 33

CENTRAL OHIO COURT

RULES

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://cms7files.revize.com/madisonoh/document_center/Common%20Pleas/ COURT_RULES2022.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.circlevillecourt.com/PDFDirectory/courtrules.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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GOVERNMENT OFFICES &

CO U R TS FEDERAL COURTS U.S. Supreme Court

One First St. NE Washington, DC 20543 www.supremecourt.gov

Clerk, Scott S. Harris (202) 479-3011 Justices John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice (202) 479-3000 Clarence Thomas (202) 479-3000 Stephen G. Breyer (202) 479-3000 Samuel A. Alito, Jr. (202) 479-3000 Sonia Sotomayor (202) 479-3000 Elena Kagan (202) 479-3000 Neil M. Gorsuch (202) 479-3000 Brett M. Kavanaugh (202) 479-3000 Amy Coney Barrett (202) 479-3000 Counselor to the Chief Justice: Hon. Robert M. Dow, Jr. (202) 479-3000 Marshal (202) 479-3333 Reporter of Decision (202) 479-3211 Librarian (202) 479-3177 Attorney Admissions (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 Chief Deputy Clerk, Julie Cobble Chief Circuit Mediator, Catherine Geyer Circuit Librarian, Owen Smith Attorney Admissions

(513) 564-7200 (513) 564-7000 (513) 564-7000 (513) 564-7330 (513) 564-7321 (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)

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted

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 Division Supervisor Scott Miller 719-3000 U.S. Pretrial Services 719-3070 U.S. Probation 719-3100 Court Library 719-3180 U.S. District Judges Edmund A. Sargus, Jr. Room 301 Ctrm Deputy Christin Werner Algenon L. Marbley, Chief Judge Room 323 Crtm Deputy Diane Stash 3260 Michael H. Watson Room 108 Ctrm Deputy Jennifer Kacsor Sarah D. Morrison Room 167 Ctrm Deputy Maria Rossi Cook Senior Judges James L. Graham Room 349 Ctrm Deputy Denise Shane

719-3240 719-3241 719-3260 719719-3280 719-3284 719-3300 719-3300 719-3200 719-3205

GOVERNMENT OFFICES &

COURTS U.S. Magistrate Judges Norah McCann King Room 322 Ctrm Deputy Spencer Harris Elizabeth A. Preston Deavers Room 225 Ctrm Deputy Sherry Nichols Kimberly A. Jolson Room 200 Ctrm Deputy Jessica Rector Chelsey M. Vascura Room 172 Ctrm Deputy Allie Moran

719-3390 719-3027 719-3460 719-3461 719-3470 719-3026 719-3410 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 Division Supervisor, Jeffrey Garey U.S. Pretrial Services U.S. Probation Office

(937) 512-1400 (937) 512-1400 (937) 512-1430 (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 J. Philip Calabrese (216) 357-7265 Charles Esque Fleming (216) 357-7180 Bridget M. Brennan (216) 357-7201 U.S. Magistrate Judges William H. Baughman, Jr. (216) 357-7222 Thomas M. Parker (216) 357-7136 James E. Grimes Jr. (216) 357-7140 Jennifer Armstrong (216) 357-7100

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (Akron) Two S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 www.ohnd.uscourts.gov

(330) 252-6000

U.S. District Judges John R. Adams Sara Lioi

(330) 252-6070 (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 www.ohnd.uscourts.gov

(330) 884-7400

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 www.ohnd.uscourts.gov

(419) 213-5500

U.S. District Judges Jeffrey J. Helmick James R. Knepp II James G. Carr Jack Zouhary

(419) 213-5560 (419) 213-5571 (419) 213-5565 (419) 213-5679

U.S. Magistrate Judge Darrell A. Clay

(419) 213-5710

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (Columbus)

170 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 General Information (614) 469-6638 www.ohsb.uscourts.gov Richard B. Jones, Clerk of Court Laura Faulkner, Chief Deputy Carolyn Bridgette Evans, Office Supervisor U.S. Bankruptcy Judges John E. Hoffman, Jr., Chief Judge Ctrm Deputy Kristie Vickers C. Kathryn Preston Ctrm Deputy Stacy Mills Mina Nami Khorrami Ctrm Deputy Rebecca Hess

469-7704 427-5795 427-2053

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

Atrium 2 - Suite 800 221 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.ohsb.uscourts.gov (513) 684-2572 Judges Beth A. Buchanan (513) 684-2468 Ctrm Deputy Heather Gilliman

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted

GOVERNMENT OFFICES &

COURTS

U.S. 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

(216) 615-4300 (216) 615-4300

U.S. Judge, Akron Two South Main Street, Akron OH 44308 Alan M. Koschik (330) 252-6130 U.S. Judge, Canton 401 McKinley Ave. SW, Canton OH 44702 Mary Ann Whipple, Chief Judge (419) 213-5621 U.S. Judges, Toledo 1716 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604 Mary Ann Whipple, Chief Judge (419) 213-5621 John P. Gustafon (419) 213-5631 U.S. Judge, Youngstown 10 E. Commerce St., Youngstown, OH 44503 Tiiara N.A. Patton (330) 742-0950

FEDERAL OFFICES 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. Local & Long Distance www.irs.gov

(844) 545-5640 (800) 829-1040

U.S. Marshal, Southern District of Ohio Vacant 85 Marconi Blvd., Room 460

(614) 469-5540

Social Security Administration 200 N. High St., Room 225 www.ssa.gov

(800) 772-1213

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 Patrick F. Fischer R. Patrick DeWine Michael P. Donnelly Melody J. Stewart Jennifer Brunner Joseph T. Deters Administrative Director Stephanie E. Hess, Esq. Director, Attorney Services Gina White Palmer Director, Bar Admissions Gina White Palmer Director, Facilities Management

(614) 387-9000 387-9000 387-9000 387-9000 387-9000 387-9000 387-9000 387-9000 387-9500 387-9320 387-9340

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 65 S. Front St., 4th Floor Columbus OH 43215 www.ohiojudges.org Board of Professional Conduct Richard Dove, Director 65 S. Front St., 5th Floor Columbus OH 43215-3431

387-9750 Fx 387-9759

387-9370

Joseph Caligiuri 65 E. State Street, Suite 1510 Columbus OH 43215

461-0256 387-9700 Fx 387-9709

Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Janet Green Marbley, Admin. 65 S. Front St., 5th Floor Columbus OH 43215-3431 lfcp@sc.ohio.gov

387-9390 (800) 231-1680 Fx 387-9399

Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission Sara Andrews, Exec. Dir. 65 S. Front St., 5th Floor Columbus OH 43215

387-9305 Fx 387-9309

Ohio Court of Claims

65 S. Front Street, 3rd Floor Columbus OH 43215 Clerk, Anderson M. Renick Toll-Free Line

387-9800

(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

Fx 387-9379

Disciplinary Counsel

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted

GOVERNMENT OFFICES &

COURTS Ohio Public Defenders Commission 250 E. Broad St., Suite 1400 Columbus OH 43215-2998

466-5394 (800) 686-1573

Clerk of Courts

Ohio Secretary of State 22 N. 4th St., 16th Floor Columbus OH 43215 Frank LaRose www.sos.state.oh.us

466-2655

Corporate Name Availabilities and Corporate Certification and Copies 1-877-767-3453 Corporations Business Services Director 1-877-767-3453 Elections Dept. 466-2585 or 1-877-767-6446 General Info for Corporations 466-3910 or 1-877-767-3453 Notary Public Commission 644-4559

Ohio Auditor

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

373 S. High Street, 24th Floor Columbus OH 43215 www.tenthdistrictcourt.org

(614) 525-3580

373 S. High St., 23rd Floor

525-3624

Clerk of Courts, Auto Title Division Main/South Branch 45 Great Southern Blvd. (Great Southern Mall, S. High @ I-270) General Information East Branch Ofc., 1583 Alum Creek Dr. North Branch Ofc., 980 Morse Rd. West Branch Ofc., 4153 W. Broad St.

525-3090 525-3090 525-3090 525-3090

Clerk of Courts, Civil and Criminal General Division 345 S. High St., 1st Floor General Information, Civil Records Room Criminal

525-3621 525-3625 525-3650

373 S. High St., 6th Floor

525-3628

399 S. Front St.

525-5279

373 S. High St., 6th Floor

525-4411

Clerk of Courts, Juvenile Division

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas

Court Administrator Douglas W. Eaton Deputy Court Administrator Cynthia J. Sgalla Magistrates Jospeh E. Wenger, IV Thomas W. Scholl, III

Clerk of Courts, Appellate Division

525-3600

Clerk of Courts, Juvenile Traffic Division

Judges Laurel Beatty Blunt Michael C. Mentel Julia L. Dorrian Betsy Luper Schuster Terri Jamison Kristin Boggs Carly M. Edelstein David J. Leland

Mediation Chief District Mediator

Administration Office 373 S. High St., 23rd Floor Columbus OH 43215-6312 Maryellen O’Shaughnessy, Clerk http://clerk.FranklinCountyOhio.gov

Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations Division

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTS & AGENCIES Court of Appeals, 10th District

David A. Doyle District Mediator Brett Lieberman

525-6083

345 S. High Street Columbus OH 43215 General Information Judges Stephen L. McIntosh, 4B Bailiff Amy Harper Carl Aveni, 6A Bailiff Gretchen Roberts Christopher Brown, 3F Bailiff Jeff Booth Jeffrey M. Brown, 4A Bailiff Candice Shearn Kim Brown, 5E Bailiff Lynn Hardesty Kimberly Cocroft, 4E Bailiff ShaQuanna Crum Daniel R. Hawkins, 6B Bailiff Jill Whittier Michael Holbrook, 5B Bailiff David W. Petikas Julie M. Lynch, 7E Bailiff Wilma Graeff Andy Miller, 5A Bailiff Jason Phillip

525-3453 525-3550 525-5883 525-6281 525-5894 525-6288 525-6290 525-3550 525-6289 525-3811 525-5927 525-7200 525-4644 525-6281 525-5893 525-3664 525-5886 525-3777 525-3293 525-3664 525-5928

Sheryl Munson, 7B Bailiff Fayth McCallum Andria Noble, 4F Bailiff Zayd Latif Jaiza Page, 3E Bailiff Scott MacLean Karen Held Phipps, 7F Bailiff Richanne Zymkoski Mark Serrott, 6E Bailiff April Scott Bill Sperlazza, 5F Bailiff Meghan O’Grady David Young, 7A Bailiff Courtney L. Wright

525-3770 525-5924 525-7200 525-5885 525-6288 525-5889 525-3777 525-5897 525-3660 525-5214 525-3811 525-5898 525-3770 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 Angela Baldree, Director lawlibrary.franklincountyohio.gov

525-4971 Fx 525-4978

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division and Juvenile Branch 373 S. High Street, 6th Floor http://drj.fccourts.org General Information Domestic Relations Division Juvenile Branch

525-3628 525-4410 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 Erykah Gandy 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

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted

GOVERNMENT OFFICES &

COURTS

Staff Atty Bonnie Vangeloff Lasheyl Stroud, 66 Staff Atty Frank Bumb Douglas Nobles, 65 Staff Atty Alexandra Strangfeld Lead Magistrates Administrative Magistrate William L. Sieloff Lead Domestic Relations Magistrate Nancy Novack Lead Juvenile Magistrate Mary W. Goodrich Lead Juvenile Custody Magistrate Stephanie Gibson

525-2472 525-6621 525-6642 525-5223 525-6641

525-3202 525-3202 525-5295 525-5517

Domestic Relations Magistrates David Black Bryan K. Elliot Kathleen Knisely William Sieloff Marci L. Webber Elizabeth O’Leary Eric Wahl

525-7442 525-7442 525-6159 525-3202 525-4674 525-3035 525-3035

CSEA Magistrates Anne Cogan James Lyle Mary Beth Ruttan Juvenile Magistrates William Sieloff Mary Goodrich Woodrow Hudson Greta Huna Jeanne Newkirk Tameca Plair Jeffrey Reynard Terrence Scott Chris Strefelt Lisa Thompson Marcus Van Wey Juvenile Custody Magistrates Brandi R. Cassone Olga Bosques Milliken Laney Hawkins Suzanne Martello Jill Matthews Benita Reedus Traffic Magistrate Larry Sanchez

525-5295 525-5295 525-5295 525-3202 525-5295 525-5295 525-5295 525-5295 525-5998 525-5295 525-5332 525-5879 525-5295 525-5295 525-3241 525-6443 525-3185 525-4491 525-3202 525-2136 525-5295

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division Hon. Jeffrey Mackey 373 S. High Street, 22nd Floor Columbus OH 43215 probate.franklincountyohio.gov

Franklin County Recorder’s Office

Robert V. Morris, II, Administrative Magistrate A. Alysha Clous Maureen C. Duffy Mary Gadd Kelly A. Green Thomas A. Stone Susan Nash Sugar Carrie L. Wambaugh Heather Worthington

373 S. High Street, 18th Floor, 43215 recorder.franklincountyohio.gov County Recorder Daniel J. O’Connor

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

Marriage Information Guardianship Accounts Adoptions Appointment of Fiduciaries Release from Administration Name Change Wills on Deposit Magistrates

525-3108 525-3841 525-3844 525-3840 525-3894 525-3894 525-5362 525-3894 525-3896

Franklin County Auditor’s Office

373 S. High Street, 21st Floor, Columbus OH 43215 www.franklincountyauditor.com County Auditor, Michael Stinziano 525-4663 Administration Dog, Vendor Licensing Estate Tax Homestead Exemption Manufactured Home Tax Map Room Personal Property Tax Real Estate Conveyances and Transfers Real Estate Parcel Records

525-7399 525-3260 525-3235 525-3240 525-3253 525-4663 525-4663 525-3254 525-4663

Franklin County Board of Commissioners 373 S. High Street, 26th Floor commissioners.franklincountyohio.gov

525-3322 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

520 King Avenue, 43201 coroner.franklincountyohio.gov

525-5290 Fx 525-6002

Franklin County Coroner

Franklin County Jail 373 South High St.

525-3333

Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Phone: 525-3894 Fax: 525-7422

Magistrates Benjamin F. Suffron, III, Chief Magistrate

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted

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

525-3930

373 S. High Street, 12th Floor 525-3194 Columbus OH 43215-6302 Emergency Calls After Hours 784-4531 https://defender.franklincountyohio.gov/

373 S. High St., 2nd Floor sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov Dallas Baldwin, Sheriff Real Estate (foreclosure) Non-emergency (24 hour service)

525-3360 Fx 525-3739 525-4231 Fx 525-3168 525-3333 Fx 525-3263

Franklin County Correction Center 1 370 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215

525-3368 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 treasurer@franklincountyohio.gov

525-3438 Fx 221-8124

CITY OF COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL COURT & CITY OFFICES 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 Secretary Molly Brindza

645-8741 645-8740

Judge, General Division: Mark Hummer, 14B Bailiff Jack Warmolts Secretary Colleen Nye

645-8207 645-8207

Jessica D’Varga, 13D

GOVERNMENT OFFICES &

COURTS Bailiff Christine Cearfoss Secretary Daisy Rowland Cynthia Ebner, 13A Bailiff Kenetra Lweis Mary Kay Fenlon, 13B Bailiff Amanda O’Connor James E. Green, 15D Bailiff Valarie Rouchion Secretary Tristian Price Bill Hedrick, 15C Bailiff Jessica Gardner Secretary Lyra Coley Mike McAllister, 15D Bailiff William Rose Secretary Lyra Coley Stephanie Mingo, 15B Bailiff Kellie Carson Secretary Molly Brindza Cynthia Morehart, 12D Bailiff Penny Tobler SecretaryTiffany Lawson Jim P. O’Grady, 14C Bailiff Amy Frank Secretary Kaelie Neeley Eileen Y. Paley, 14A Bailiff Marquise Lovejoy Secretary Colleen Nye Andrea C. Peeples, 14D Bailiff Joye Saunders Secretary Kaelie Neely Gina R. Russo, 12C Bailiff Judy Schneider Secretary Tiffany Lawson Jarrod B. Skinner, 12B Bailiff Carla Dawkins Secretary Tristian Price Jodi Thomas, 13C Bailiff Ashley Schmidt Secretary Daisy Rowland Duty Room 10C

Administrative Magistrate Danielle Sparks, 11B Bailiff Brianna Brandt Secretary Karmene Reed

645-8204 645-8204 645-8698 645-8849 645-8709 645-8709 645-7655 645-7655 645-7745 645-7745 645-8740 645-8740 645-8286 645-8286 645-8205 645-8205 645-7643 645-7643 645-8280 645-8280 645-8287 645-8287 645-8296 645-8296 645-8288 645-8288 645-8162

Magistrates Michael Allbritain, 11C Bailiff Rebekka Evans Secretary Tierra Nolen Tanya Askew, 11A Bailiff Shannon Hopkins Secretary Karmene Reed Gene Edwards, 10A Secretary Paula Gruber Benjamin Hoelzel, 15B Bailiff Many Cain Secretary Molly Brindza Kirk Lindsey, 10B Bailiff Lyndsey Gelhaus Secretary Paula Gruber Tony Paat, 11D Bailiff Kathy Janoski Secretary Tierra Nolen Court Reporters Court Services Jury Commissioner Probation Services Service Bailiffs Small Claims Division

645-7031 645-7031 645-7235 645-7235 645-6822 645-8742 645-8742 645-6822 645-6822 645-6296 645-6296 645-8257 645-5962 645-7726 645-8360 645-7780 645-7381

Clerk of Court

www.fcmcclerk.com Lori M. Tyack, Clerk Accounting/Finance Trusteeship/Rent/Escrow Civil Division, General Info Records Section

645-8006 645-7223 645-7420 645-7220 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

Civil Division Chief Counsel, Lara Baker-Morrish Chief Litigation Attorney, Westley Phillips Chief Labor Attorney, Susan Williams Chief Real Estate Attorney, David Peterson Chief Claims Attorney, Paul Khoury Chief Police Legal Advisor, Jeffrey S. Furbee Chief Prosecutor, Joseph Gibson Chief of Staff, Meredith Tucker

645-7385 645-7388 645-6959 645-2586 645-7913 645-8194 645-4523 645-8081 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 311@columbus.gov

645-7671 Fx 724-5818

Police Division

120 Marconi Blvd. http://columbus.gov/police Thomas Quinlan, Chief Complaints on Police Personnel Information Desk Narcotics Bureau

645-4600 645-9601 645-4760 645-4616

MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS City Attorney 645-7547 645-7547

77 N. Front St., 4th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Zach Klein, City Attorney www.columbuscityattorney.org

Area Code 614 unless otherwise noted

COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION

LEGAL RESOURCE GUIDE www.cbalaw.org

(614) 221-4112