Columbus Monthly Special Section: Super Lawyers 2023

JUSTICE IN ACTION

Whether it’s a wrongful death or injury case, medical negligence or legal malpractice suit, or business dispute, justice for our clients takes many forms. But whatever form it takes— monetary compensation, social change, policy reform or just answers—we dedicate each day to achieving the outcomes our clients deserve.

OUR VALUES

PASSION. We are compelled to seek truth and achieve justice. People must be able to rely on the civil justice system for answers, accountability and compensation.

CARE. We form strong relationships with our clients, which leads to deep empathy for their emotional, physical and economic suffering. Their burden becomes our cause.

EXCELLENCE. We strive to be the best trial lawyers. Every Cooper Elliott attorney is trained to research thoroughly, write clearly, think strategically and persuade effectively.

FAMILY. We do our best to promote a healthy balance between life at home and work. We consider our clients part of the Cooper Elliott family, and we form relationships that remain long after representation has ended.

PRACTICE AREAS

Super

The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. We limit the lawyer ratings to those who can be hired and retained by the public, i.e., lawyers in private practice and Legal Aid attorneys.

The Super Lawyers selection process involves the steps outlined in the graphic (at right).

Four-time #1 Super Lawyers honoree in Ohio (2017, 2019-2021).

Celebrating his 50th year as an attorney, Frank Ray offers real-world experience from his 41 years as a trial lawyer and nine years as a private mediator. He conducts in-person mediation conferences at sites in Columbus or virtual conferences that Frank hosts using the Zoom platform. For mediation of complex civil disputes, hundreds of lawyers can attest to Frank’s focused conferences that regularly conclude with settlements.

A. RAY CO., L.P.A.

Columbus, Ohio|frankraylaw.com

FRANK

Super Lawyers Honoree

Ahern, Ann-Marie

Bennett, Rebecca J.

Biacsi, Mary J.

Blasik-Miller, Susan Bossin, Phyllis G. Brauer, Kami D.

Cozza, Andrea L. DiSilvio, Marilena Essig, Ellen

Frantz Oldham, Megan J. Friedman, Heidi B. Fuhrer, Loriann E. Galeano, Judith E.

Gaunt, Karen K.

Goins, Frances Floriano Hannigan, Erinn McKee

Haupt, Erika L.

Helfman, Jill F. Howard, Barbara J. Hughes, Maura L. Jodka, Sara Kemp, Jacqueline L. Khouzam, Marie-Joëlle C. Lampe, Lynn

Leffler, Amanda M. Lennox, Heather

Leveridge, Julia L. Maimbourg, Rita A. Martinsek, Amanda McLafferty, Sydney S.

Meister, Julia B. Mirman, Denise M. Mullin, Jeanne M. Myers, Kelly Mulloy Nordstrom, Jennifer K.

Oliver, Jami S. O'Neil, Colleen M. Rhinehart, Erin E. Rittgers, Ellen B. Roach, Adrienne J.

Sansalone, Monica A. Schraff, Patricia J. Sferra, Anne Marie Shlonsky, Patricia A. Silverman, Beth Smyers, Robyn Minter Taggart, Carolyn A.

Turnbull, Tracey L. Valentine, Nancy A. Weis, Amy

Abboud, Antony A. Adams, Gregory L. Ahern, Ann-Marie

Arnold, James E. Bashein, W. Craig

Biacsi, Mary J. Blasik-Miller, Susan Bossin, Phyllis G. Bowman, J. Scott Brauer, Kami D. Briskin, Seth P.

Burke, James E. Chesney, Michael N. Ciano, Phillip A. Crandall, Steve Debitetto, Rocco DeMarco, Daniel A. DiCello, Nicholas A.

DiSilvio, Marilena Doyle, Terrence F. (Terry)

Dunlap, Jeffrey S. Farolino, Shane A. Fried, Adam M. Friedman, Ian N. Friedman, Scott N. Fuhrer, Loriann E. Galeano, Judith E. Garner, Richard M. Gilligan, John P. Goldwasser, Andrew Grossman, Andrew S. Harris, Sean Haupt, Erika L. Haynes, S. Scott

Helfman, Jill F. Holschuh, Jr., John D. Horvath, Dennis E. Howard, Barbara J. Hughes, Maura L. Ireland, D. Jeffrey Jodka, Sara Kadish, Matthew F. Kelley, James M. Kelly, Brian J. Khouzam, Marie-Joëlle C. Kitrick, Mark Klarfeld, Joshua A. Lansdowne, Dennis R. Leeseberg, Gerald S. Leffler, Amanda M. Lennox, Heather Leveridge, Julia L. Lowe, James A. Lyon, Michael F. Malemud, Franklin C. Marshall, John S. McCaffrey, John F. Meister, Julia B. Miller, Brian G. Mirman, Denise M. Mitchell, John R.

O'Malley, Anthony J.

Paris, David M.

Patno, Christian R. Pelini, Craig G. Pera, Marc G. Peschke, Joel L.

Price, William J. Ray, Frank A. Reagan, John J. Rhinehart, Erin E. Rinehardt, John K. Rittgers, Charles H. Rittgers, Ellen B. Roach, Adrienne J. Rourke, Michael J. Rutter, Robert P. Saia, Jon J. Sanchez, Marc A. Schaefer, David A.

Scott, Craig P. Scott, John C. Scott, Stuart E. Shea, III, Joseph W. Shlonsky, Patricia A. Shroyer, David I. Silverman, Brent S. Smith, John D. Smith, Zachary D. Sullivan, K. James Taggart, Carolyn A. Thomas, David H. Treneff, Craig P. Tucker, Michael S. Ungar, Michael N. Valentine, Nancy A.

Van Wagner, Jeffrey W. Weis, Amy Williams, Christopher S. Zashin, Andrew A.

BASHEIN, W. CRAIG BOSSIN, PHYLLIS G. CRANDALL, STEVE

Ranked Number Two

GROSSMAN, ANDREW S.

PATNO, CHRISTIAN R.

RAY, FRANK A. ROACH, ADRIENNE J. TAGGART, CAROLYN A. TRENEFF, CRAIG P. UNGAR, MICHAEL N.

Treneff Cozza Law, LLC

Customized Solutions Bring Successful Results

Craig Treneff and Andrea Cozza have worked together for nearly 20 years, providing personalized service and experienced counsel in the full range of family law matters. Representing individuals in all types of families, they are responsive, respectful and dedicated to achieving each client’s unique goals.

Treneff and Cozza keep their clients fully involved throughout the case, guiding them through the process and empowering them to make informed decisions. The lawyers bring compassion, deep knowledge, state-of-theart technology and meticulous preparation to every case, crafting customized solutions that bring successful results.

Treneff and Cozza are fellows of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Both are trained mediators and arbitrators, with Treneff focusing his practice exclusively on mediation and arbitration of complex family law cases.

155 Commerce Park Drive Suite 5

Westerville, OH 43082

PH: (614) 891-4230

FX: (614) 891-4301 treneff.com

Andrea

Andrea

2023 OHIO SUPER LAWYERS

Alton, John Arnold, James E. Barbin, Bradley D. Bowman, J. Scott Cooper, Jr., Charles H. Cozza, Andrea L. Curphey, James D.

Elliott, Rex H. Evans, II, Gordon D. Farolino, Shane A. Friedman, Scott N. Fuhrer, Loriann E. Furniss, III, John F.

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Galeano, Judith E. Garner, Richard M. Gilligan, John P. Gosnell II, Gerhardt Gregory, Donald W. Grossman, Andrew S. Harris, Sean Haupt, Erika L. Haynes, S. Scott

Horvath, Dennis E. Jodka, Sara

Khouzam, Marie-Joëlle C. Kitrick, Mark

TOP 25 WOMEN

Barley-McBride, Mary

Barnes, Belinda S. Cozza, Andrea L. Einstein, Dianne DiNapoli Fuhrer, Loriann E. Galeano, Judith E. Haupt, Erika L. Hensel, Jan E.

Leeseberg, Gerald S. Leveridge, Julia L. Little, Jr., Marion H. Marshall, John S. McLafferty, Sydney S. Meyer, David P. Miller, Brian G. Miller, Robert P. Mirman, Denise M. Mordarski, Daniel R.

Nolan, William A. Oliver, Jami S. Ray, Frank A. Rourke, Michael J. Saia, Jon J. Schneider, Karl H. Scott, Craig P. Sferra, Anne Marie Shroyer, David I. Stovall, Richard K.

Thomas, David H. Treneff, Craig P. Wagoner, Robert J. Weis, Amy

Jodka, Sara Kemp, Jacqueline L. Khouzam, Marie-Joëlle C. Kirila, Jill S. Krivda, Pamela S. Lasley, Aneca E. Leveridge, Julia L. McKinlay, Amy M. McLafferty, Sydney S.

Mirman, Denise M. Oliver, Jami S. Probst, Erica Sferra, Anne Marie Sheely, Sommer L. Watt, Kristin L. Weis, Amy Zuercher, Elizabeth J.

2023 OHIO SUPER LAWYERS

FUHRER, LORIANN E.

GROSSMAN, ANDREW S. RAY, FRANK A. SAIA, JON J. TRENEFF, CRAIG P. visit SuperLawyers.com

Administrative

Alternative

Antitrust Litigation

Appellate

Banking

Bankruptcy: Business

Bankruptcy:

Business Litigation

Business/Corporate

Civil Litigation: Defense

Civil Litigation: Plaintiff

Civil Rights

Class Action/Mass Torts

Closely Held Business

Construction Litigation

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THE ANNUAL LIST

BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE

The list was finalized as of June 27, 2022. Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for the current year are included on the list that follows. All current selections and any updates to the list (e.g., status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com.

Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on for attorneys with paid Super Lawyers or Rising Stars print advertisements.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

RISING STARS

Consumer Law................................................ S-11

Creditor Debtor Rights

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI........................... S-12

Criminal Defense: White Collar

E-Discovery ..................................................... S-12

Elder Law ........................................................ S-12

Employee Benefits.......................................... S-13

Employment & Labor ..................................... S-13

Employment Litigation: Defense ...................S-14

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff ...................S-14

Energy & Natural Resources ..........................S-14

Entertainment & Sports .................................S-14

Environmental ................................................S-14

Environmental Litigation ...............................S-14

Estate Planning & Probate ............................S-14

Family Law...................................................... S-15

General Litigation........................................... S-16

Government Finance ...................................... S-17

Government Relations ................................... S-17

Health Care..................................................... S-17

Immigration .................................................... S-17

Insurance Coverage ........................................S-18

Intellectual Property ......................................S-18

Intellectual Property Litigation ......................S-18

Land Use/Zoning ...........................................S-18

Legislative & Governmental Affairs ...............S-18

Mergers & Acquisitions ..................................S-18

Nonprofit Organizations ...............................S-18

Personal Injury General: Defense ..................S-18

Personal Injury General: Plaintiff................... S-19

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense ....................................................... S-20

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff

Personal

Personal

Professional

Schools

Securities Litigation....................................... S-22

Social Security Disability

State,

Technology Transactions

Transportation/Maritime

Workers’ Compensation

RISING STARS

Hult, Laura L., Benesch Law, Columbus Vonderhaar, Douglas A. Columbus

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS

Chandler, Kristopher J., Benesch Law, Columbus

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

SUPER LAWYERS

Alton, John Hutson, Jeffrey W. Nemeth, John C. Dublin Pohlman, William J.

Ray, Frank A. S-2 Repicky, Thomas G., Law Offices of Thomas Woods, C. Craig ANTITRUST LITIGATION

RISING STARS Mundy, Kara M. Columbus

APPELLATE

SUPER LAWYERS

Bloomekatz, Rachel Giorgianni, Paul Sferra, Anne Marie BANKING

SUPER LAWYERS

Dreher, Darrell L. Tomkies, Michael C.

SUPER LAWYERS Allen, Thomas R. Beck, David A. Columbus Cavalieri, Nick V. Cobb, Tiffany S. Columbus Coutinho, James A. Crist, Tyson A. Logan, Jr., William B. Columbus Schaeffer, Matthew T. Stovall, Richard K.

Terlecky, Myron N. Whittaker, David M. Columbus

BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER

SUPER LAWYERS

Inembolidis, Athena Jump, W. Mark Maggied, Pamela Columbus Nesbitt, Laura M. Richards, Ken Columbus

RISING STARS Ruffing, Lucas BUSINESS LITIGATION

SUPER LAWYERS

Abrams, James D. Columbus Arnold, James E. S-17

Binau, Dan J. Columbus Bloomfield, Jr., David S.

Broz, Alycia N. Columbus

Butler, David J. Columbus

Chaney, John L. Chappelear, Stephen E. Columbus

Clark, Erik J. Clifford, Damion M. S-17 Curphey, James D. Cvetanovich, Dan L.

Dahman, Samir Columbus

Ferguson, Kate

Fuhrer, Loriann E.

Gilligan, John P. Gonzales, John M. S-11

THE OLAWALE LAW FIRM TREATS YOUR PERSONAL INJURY PERSONALLY

Emmanuel Olawale’s childhood in Nigeria gave him the drive to work hard, the determination to succeed, and the resilience to overcome adversity. These qualities not only led Olawale to join the legal profession, but also made him an exceptional personal injury lawyer.

Olawale knows what it means when clients face injustice and inequity. He and his team treat their clients with empathy, walking them through legal hurdles with their dignity intact.

how powerful the adversary, Olawale is dedicated to getting clients the compensation they deserve.

The Olawale Law Firm handles personal injury, wrongful death, sex abuse, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, police brutality and immigration law cases.

The lawyers approach each case with passion for justice, compassion for clients, honesty, integrity and excellence.

Gosnell II, Gerhardt S-17

Holzhall, Vincent Jackson, Emily J. EMILY J. JACKSON www.hmbc.com

Kessler, Marc J. King, James A. Columbus

Lasley, Aneca E. Lipps, Jeffrey A. Columbus

Little, Jr., Marion H.

Mirman, Joel H. Columbus Neuman, Todd H.

Painter, Nathan Parsell, Stuart G. Columbus

Perez, Juan J. Pettit, Christopher R. Columbus Probst, Erica S-21

Savage, III, James S. Columbus Sheely, Sommer L.

Suter, Douglas J. Columbus Tigges, Steven W. Columbus

Todd, Adam R. Trafford, Robert Columbus Vargo, James G. Zagrans, Eric H. Zeiger, John W.

RISING STARS

Alexander, Elizabeth S. Pease, Columbus

Berns, Joshua C. Burch, Christopher Clark, Andrew

Fraser, Kirsten R. Gerken, Jason T. Columbus Gordon, Christopher Paul Columbus

Kilgard-Schnupp, Celia M. Columbus

Koenig, Dustin M. LaRocco, Christopher A.

Matusicky, Daniel J. S-17 Merino, Ashley Miller Benoit, Sarah Columbus Prouty, Erika Dackin Columbus

Richards, Adam P. S-1 Seaman, Todd M. Tackett, Christopher W. Columbus

Tarney, Tyler Columbus Thompson, Michelle

BUSINESS/CORPORATE

SUPER LAWYERS

Barrett, Jr., David C. DAVID C. BARRETT, JR. www.ohiocounsel.com

Basil, Brian A. Columbus Behal, Robert J. S-11

Laliberte, Brian J. Moyer, Stephen A. Washbush, Thomas C., Washbush Business Law, Dublin

Willis, Jeffrey A. S-25 Wolper, Beatrice E.

RISING STARS Cericola, Kessia Chaubey, Shweta Garvey, Katja Columbus

Pyatt, Courtney Schill, Alexandra Lehman Stewart, Brian S. S-25

Thomas, Stefan T.E. Columbus Werhan, Molly Columbus West, Megan E. Columbus Zonars, Frank C. Columbus

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS

Barley-McBride, Mary

Buchbinder, Robert C. Columbus Carlino, Steven Curley, W. Charles Downey, Daniel T.

Gerling, Joseph A. Hensel, A. J.

RESULTS MATTER

Criminal defense attorney Douglas A. Funkhouser believes in his clients and never stops working for the best possible result. Enjoying his 10th year on the Ohio Super Lawyers list, Funkhouser strives to meet each client’s goals through trial or negotiations.

misdemeanor charges, and drunk driving charges. Every client is more maneuverable, and we can turn on a dime to respond to clients’ needs,” Funkhouser says.

is the most challenging area of practice because the stakes are my clients’ liberty and future.”

Funkhouser Law is continuing to expand and planning on

Douglas A. Funkhouser

DOUGLAS A. FUNKHOUSER CO., L.P.A. 765 S. High St. | Columbus, OH 43206 PH: (614) 443-5404 | FX: (614) 443-5408 funkhouserlaw.com

Selected to Super Lawyers

Holthus, Douglas P. Columbus

Hubbard, Edward G. Littrell, Barry W. Columbus Schrader, Matthew L. Weber, Christopher J. Columbus

RISING STARS Dahmann, Kristina S. Fisher, John Jarmusz, Angelica M.

Keslar, Steven A. Mohan, Adelia Morris, Amanda M. Padgett, Keona R. Reese, Jessica A. Columbus

Sarnowski, Phillip M. Columbus

Shafirstein, Tom Columbus

Teetor, Matthew S.

CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF

SUPER LAWYERS

Garvine, Brian M. Columbus Kenney, Jeffrey T. S-1

RISING STARS Jeckering, Bradley S-24

Moser, David

CIVIL RIGHTS

RISING STARS Keyes, Barton R. S-1

Rettig, Madeline J. Columbus Schlein, Samuel Columbus

A TRIAL ATTORNEY WITH A REPUTATION FOR RESULTS

Individuals and business clients turn to Judy Galeano when they need strong advocacy in negotiations and in the courtroom. Above all, Judy is a problem solver for her clients. She always works towards efficient, practical results that serve her clients’ best interests. Judy takes great pride in making a valuable contribution to her clients as they navigate career, business and family challenges.

She and her firm specialize in complex negotiations and litigation in the areas of employment law, labor law, divorces (especially those involving businesses and other material financial matters), custody disputes and business law.

Judy is a highly regarded litigator throughout Ohio and rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®. Named to Super Lawyers for 15 years, Judy is recognized to the Ohio Top 100 and Ohio Top 50 Women as well as the Columbus Top 50 and Columbus Top 25 Women.

Judith E. Galeano, Esq.

MOWERY YOUELL & GALEANO, LTD.

485 Metro Place South, Suite 220 Dublin, OH 43017

Schoolcraft, Stephanie

Zronek, Mark

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

SUPER LAWYERS Boyle, Michael J. Judge, Shawn Wilson, Matthew R.

RISING STARS Babin, Jr., Steven C., Babin Law, Columbus Drocton, Mathew Gregory Columbus

Misny, Jonathan Columbus CLOSELY HELD BUSINESS

SUPER LAWYERS

Miller, Bradley

RISING STARS Jasin, Kelly R.

PH: (614) 764-1444 | FX: (614) 760-8654 jgaleano@myglaw.com | www.myglaw.com Selected to Super Lawyers

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

SUPER LAWYERS

Edwards, Daniel F. Columbus

Fisher, Ken Gregory, Donald W. Hahn, Peter W., Benesch Law, Columbus Madigan, Michael J. Columbus , The

Patterson, David T. Rosenberg, Thomas L. Columbus Schockman, Douglas J.

RISING STARS

Carr, Garrison George, Jameson K.

Good, Andrew Columbus Nelson, Lindsay M.

Nocar, J. Thomas Columbus

CONSUMER LAW

SUPER LAWYERS

Gerling, Andrew J. Mac Murray, Helen M. Richardson, Randy Shuster, Michele A.

RISING STARS Brown, Brian

CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS

SUPER LAWYERS

Botti, James P. Columbus

Doucet, Troy Levy, Yale R.

McClatchey, Larry J. Columbus

Richardson, Matthew J. Columbus

RISING STARS

Gerlach, Kyle R. Stovall, Philip Columbus

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS

Belli, Dennis C.

Blake, Dustin Campbell, April

Funkhouser, Douglas A. S-9

Jones, Brian G.

Menashe, Diane Palmer, Stephen E. Columbus

Sabol, Daniel J. Sherman, Terry K. Stevenson, Andrew H. Tyack, James P. Columbus

Tyack, Jonathan T. Columbus Wood, Scott P.

RISING STARS Cline, Holly Freeman, Wesley Henry, Erik P. Columbus , Law Office of Owen Kalis, Dublin Lund, Chelsea McMullen, Justin

Newby, Joel

O’CONNOR ACCIANI & LEVY

A Legal Professional Association

Dedicated, Effective Advocates for Clients’ Rights

For over 30 years O’Connor, Acciani & Levy has dedicated their law practice to representing individuals against big business and insurance companies alike. Justice for individuals comes in many forms, and we work tenaciously to defend our clients in and out of the courtroom. Our attorneys and paralegals take an individualistic approach to every case to obtain the most favorable results for our clients, whether that means negotiating settlements or taking a case to trial.

Our attorneys focus their practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, trucking accidents, defective products, dangerous drugs, pharmaceutical negligence, Social Security disability and workers’ compensation. We represent the people, not insurance companies or large corporations. And we take that responsibility very seriously.

While the majority of our practice is in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, with a wide network of affiliated counsel throughout the country, our firm has successfully handled cases from Florida to California. We are passionate about providing fearless advocacy to obtain a successful outcome for every client.

S. Third St., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215 | PH: (614) 545-7220 7310 Turfway Road, Suite 550, Florence, KY 41042 I PH: (513) 241-7111 oal-law.com

Peters, Colin E. Pugh, Samantha Stavroff, Jeffrey T. Columbus Tamilarasan, Priya D. Columbus

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI

SUPER LAWYERS

Calesaric, Robert E. Dominy, Shawn Fox, Steven T. Columbus

Huey, Donald Timothy (Tim) Columbus Probst, Michael S. Saia, Jon J.

RISING STARS Hoque, Ajmeri Dublin Mallory, Chase A.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR

SUPER LAWYERS

Axelrod, David F. Columbus Barbin, Bradley D. Cochran, Robert J. Columbus Peterson, Gregory S. Schneider, Karl H. Thomas, David H.

RISING STARS Wallrabenstein, Kathryn

E-DISCOVERY

RISING STARS

Curto, Lauren C. Columbus

ELDER LAW

SUPER LAWYERS

Sutton, Maggie L. Columbus

RISING STARS Stickradt, Bethany

SEATED L-R: Barry D. Levy*, Elizabeth Acciani STANDING L-R: Robert Acciani, Henry D. Acciani*, Dennis C. Mahoney* *Selected to Super Lawyers

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SUPER LAWYERS

Stitt, Scott J.

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR

SUPER LAWYERS

Bittner, Paul L. DeRose, Robert Columbus

Downes, Jonathan J. Fishel, Marc A. Forman, Edward Columbus

Galeano, Judith E. S-10 Hensel, Jan E.

Kasson, D. Patrick Keller, Donald R. Khouzam, Marie-Joëlle C.

Kirila, Jill S.

Knueve, Mark A. Columbus

Krivda, Pamela S.

Landes, Mark Columbus

Letcher, Barbara K. S-10

Nolan, William A. Petrie, James G. Columbus

Pollock, Stacy V. Pressley, Jr., Fred G. Riepenhoff, David A.

Russell, Christopher C. Sabo Friedmann, Rachel A.

Stephen, John M. Columbus

Stepter, Rayl L. Strauss, Catherine L. Warner, Charles C. Columbus

RISING STARS

Anderson, Kyle Columbus

Barr, Abigail Bryant, Daniel Cellier, Alexa E. Day, Jourdan D. Columbus

DeHart, Scott H.

Endicott, Samuel E. Greenberg, Jessica L. Columbus

Herbert, Rhiannon Howard, Elizabeth Pease, Columbus Ingles, Sarah Powell

Leist, Eric E. Columbus Mansell, Greg Parker, Mathew

Selected to Super Lawyers

Christopher E. Heckert Heckert & Moreland

OHIO COLUMBUS 2023

EMPLOYMENT

Ramamurthy, Lauren E.

Schloemer, Anne Marie

Shoenfelt, Michael J. Pease, Columbus

Shumaker, Gregory T.

Stevens, III, George L. Pease, Columbus Thomas, Allison R.

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS

Gwin, Molly R. Columbus Jodka, Sara

Piersall, Drew C. Secrest, Jonathan R. Columbus

RISING STARS

Adams, Heather Renée Columbus

Jewell, Jackie M. Perez, Sarah C. Stevens, Janay Columbus

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF

SUPER LAWYERS

Friedmann, Peter G.

Fruth, Daniel J. Gittes, Frederick M. Columbus Marshall, John S.

, Law Offices of William John

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES

RISING STARS

Dove, Robert Columbus Flahive, Devan Columbus

Hehmeyer, Kari D., Benesch Law, Columbus Hyzak, Daniel J. Columbus Jacobs, Sean E.

Moore, Bruce A. Columbus Wilson, Craig J.

ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

RISING STARS

Fedlam, Luke A. Columbus

ENVIRONMENTAL

SUPER LAWYERS

Brubaker, Robert L. Farolino, Shane A.

Samuels, Stephen P. Columbus

Schraff, Christopher R.

Van Kley, Jack A. Watt, Kristin L.

RISING STARS Gagliardi, Danelle Columbus

Morse, Nathaniel B. Pease, Columbus

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

RISING STARS

Alexander, D. Rees Columbus

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

RISING STARS

Breedlove, Trisha M.

Coffman, Matthew J.P., Coffman Legal, Columbus

Dyer, Carrie Gedling, Adam C., Coffman Legal, Columbus

SUPER LAWYERS

Acker, Alan S. Columbus

Balch, Jacintha, Balch Law, Columbus Dunn, Robert R. Furniss, III, John F.

Haupt, Erika L.

Louis, Harlan S. Meyer, Richard F. S-20

Michael, Jay E. Morse, William A. Rowe, Steven D. S-21

Taneff, Thomas Vanover, Amie L. Wendel, Lee A.

RISING STARS

Epling, Aaron B. Harrison, Allison L. Haughey, Erin Sayers, Taylor Sjöstrand-Post, Sheena Ann

Vonau, Christopher Schmitt

FAMILY LAW

SUPER LAWYERS

Auten, Anthony R. Columbus

Beasy, Joanne S. Columbus Brown, Eric M. Buck, Elaine S. Cope, Jon M. Cozza, Andrea L. S-5

Dahlberg, C. Gustav S-22, S-23

C. GUSTAV DAHLBERG

www.bdfamilylaw.com

Delligatti, Michael J.

Dougherty, Douglas B. Piccin, Columbus

Einstein, Dianne DiNapoli

Fish, Jeffrey D.

Friedman, Scott N. S-20, S-24

SCOTT N. FRIEDMAN

www.friedmanmirman.com

Gill, Alison A. Gillespie, Ross A. Gottfried, Gary J.

Gramza, Michelle L. Grossman, Andrew S. Haynes, S. Scott S-24

Heckert, Christopher E. S-13 Horvath, Dennis E. Johnson, Eric W. S-24 Johnson, II, John P. S-11, S-24

Kemp, Jacqueline L. S-16

Koblentz, Robert A. Leveridge, Julia L. S-21

Lewis, Gregg R. Massucci, LeeAnn M. S-18

LEEANN M. MASSUCCI www.massuccilawgroup.com McKinlay, Amy M. S-19

AMY M. MCKINLAY www.mckinlaylawllc.com Mirman, Denise M. S-20, S-25

DENISE M. MIRMAN www.friedmanmirman.com

With an unwavering commitment to getting injured clients fair compensation and holding the negligent accountable, Jared T. Brankamp is the managing attorney at Burnside Brankamp Law. From his office in Portsmouth, Ohio, he ardently advocates for injured clients across Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.

Mr. Brankamp served in the United States Peace Corps in Paraguay following his graduation in 2012 from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science. While in Paraguay, Mr. Brankamp learned to speak Spanish and Guaraní and found his true calling for pursuing justice for underdogs through the court system.

As a client-centered, aggressive and logical attorney, Mr. Brankamp spends considerable time listening to his clients’ side of their stories and strategizing with their best interests in mind. His meticulous attention to detail drives him to hold those responsible accountable so that his clients can receive the compensation they deserve.

When facing a family law matter, you’re likely picturing a painful, prolonged process that will strain your finances and relationships. That doesn’t have to be the case. For over 20 years, Jackie Kemp has helped clients avoid lengthy legal disputes and preserve property.

Kemp Law Group handles all matters arising from divorce. Kemp leverages her considerable background to create customized strategies for her clients. A skilled negotiator, she seeks a swift—and favorable—resolution. When settlement stalls, she’s a fierce advocate on behalf of her clients.

Kemp, who began her career working with the late Harold R. Kemp, Esq., is an Ohio State Bar Association-Certified Family Law Specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She’s been named to Super Lawyers since 2011 and is currently named among the Ohio Top 50 Women and Columbus Top 25 Women lists.

Kemp’s richest reward, however, is seeing positive change in her clients’ lives.

555 Metro Place N., Suite 300 Dublin, OH 43017

jacqueline@kemplawgroup.com

PH: (614) 389-1991

2023

Nigh, Joseph A. S-19

Petroff, Ronald S-25

Piatt, Richard A.L. S-14

Slagle, Ehren Sowald, Beatrice K.

Sowald, Heather G. Sponseller, Nancy L. S-25

Steely, Melody L. Treneff, Craig P. S-5

Trolinger, Christopher L. Columbus

Warnock, Douglas W. Weis, Amy S-22 Wolinetz, Barry H. Yaeger, Nicholas W. Zollars, Courtney A. S-19

Zuercher, Elizabeth J.

RISING STARS Atkins, Arianna Bahnson, Eimear Bedtelyon, Joshua S-21

Borshchak, Dmitriy

Buck, Thompson E. Cousins IV, John H. Columbus Dahlberg, Dennis B. S-23

Dawes, Shannon Duvall, DeAnna J. S-11, S-24

Fittro, Carolynn Fronefield, Marcie A. Gallant, Amanda S. Linehan, Columbus

Gibson, Megan M. Greco, Jr., Anthony W. Huck, Maggie Jun, Brian S.

Kryvokolinska, Valeriya S. S-20

Meis, Michelle J. Columbus

Parks, Kelly Plumb, David S-22

Price, Tara R. S-25

Queen, Kelly Y. S-20

Ryan, William Sathappan, Hari

Schodzinski, Laken L. Columbus

Sobel, Heather B. Sohner, Jessica L. Dublin

Suriano, Susan M. Walsh, Brianna Warren, Elizabeth A. Columbus Woodford, Katherine A. Wrice, Kia M. Columbus

GENERAL LITIGATION

SUPER LAWYERS

Benson, William B. Carpenter, Michael H. Columbus

Cohen, Robert G. Columbus Dortch, Michael D. Columbus

Goldstein, David A. Columbus Melko, Mark C. Miller, Joseph R. Columbus Mordarski, Daniel R. S-17

Porter, II, William G. Pease, Columbus Teetor, J. Stephen Tracey, Allison K.

RISING STARS Ashrawi, Yazan S. Bobb, Nicholas S. Dublin Burns, Justin M.

Jacqueline L. Kemp

SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS

Kemp Law Group, LLC kemplawgroup.com

Dirisamer, David J. Columbus

Lodge, Sarah A. Mead, Daniel Perry Columbus

Motley, Martha Brewer Pease, Columbus

Nienaber, Alexandra N. Columbus

Valentine, Sara Whaling, Thomas J. Pease, Columbus

OHIO COLUMBUS 2023

GOVERNMENT FINANCE

RISING STARS

Grossman, Joshua D. Columbus

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

SUPER LAWYERS

Liggett, Jr., Luther L.

RISING STARS

Mikkelson, Erik Whalen, Madison L.

HEALTH CARE

SUPER LAWYERS

Carsonie, Frank W., Benesch Law, Columbus

Kleinman, Stephen R. Columbus

Plinke, Eric J. Reisz, Lisa Pierce Pease, Columbus

RISING STARS

Watson, Ashley B. Columbus

IMMIGRATION

SUPER LAWYERS

DiFranco, Brian Office, Columbus Shihab, Gus

GUS SHIHAB

www.shihabimmigrationfirm.com

RISING STARS

Lisinski, Angelyne E.

Selected to Super Lawyers

Dan Mordarski worked for a commercial litigation law firm for 12 years and represented some of the largest international companies. In 2006, he resigned as a partner and started his own firm. Mordarski represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters including wrongful death, serious personal injury, sexual abuse, civil rights, employment, legal malpractice, products liability and all types of commercial litigation. His practice also includes e-discovery consulting services, attorney ethics and expert witness assistance in legal malpractice, and attorney fee matters. As a result of his extensive experience with complex litigation, as well as his record of successfully trying cases for defendants and plaintiffs, Mordarski has become a top-choice mediator and arbitrator for sophisticated, complex and high-value claims. Mordarski has appeared on the Today Show, Anderson Cooper 360°, Dr. Drew and other local television and radio programs. He also lectures on civil litigation matters, attorney ethics and professionalism.

LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL R. MORDARSKI, LLC

5 East Long St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH 43215

PH: (614) 221-3200 | FX: (614) 221-3201 | dan@mordarskilaw.com mordarskilaw.com

INSURANCE COVERAGE

SUPER LAWYERS

Bailey, Dan A. Gallagher, James R. Gams, Mark H. Garner, Richard M. Georgiton, Peter J. Wright, Benjamin

RISING STARS Baker, Lucas P. Dublin

Horacek, Sunny Dublin Immell, Jennifer Lewis Columbus

Johnson, Rebecca J. Santagate, Christopher P. Columbus Talbert, James P. Young, James M.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

SUPER LAWYERS

Kwak, James L. Rector, Susan D.

RISING STARS Einsiedel, Mark S. Fichtenberg, Todd A. Rakocy, Theresa A. Reel, Chris Smith, Jocelyn Stevens, Drew

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

SUPER LAWYERS

Kirsch, Kevin W. Rodman, Rachael L.

FAMILY LAW

LeeAnn M. Massucci is the Principal of Massucci Law Group LLC. Attorney Massucci weaves together her previous work experiences in business and coaching to help her clients through challenging legal situations. Practicing juvenile custody law and family relations law, LeeAnn assists families with parentage and custody actions, stepparent adoptions, as well as divorces and dissolutions. She is a leader in assisting LGBTQ+ clients create family formations unique to their specific needs. LeeAnn has extensive experience in family law mediation and enjoys helping families negotiate positive outcomes without the need for litigation. According to LeeAnn, the firm’s mission is to help each client feel comfortable, heard, cared for and empowered.

RISING STARS

Boruchowitz, Arlene L. Columbus Samuels, Andrew E. Columbus

LAND USE/ZONING

RISING STARS Huber, Jennifer L. Columbus

LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

SUPER LAWYERS

Brey, Donald C. Columbus McTigue, Donald J. Columbus

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

SUPER LAWYERS

Gibson, Rick J. Gibson, Powell Kegler, Todd M. Columbus Lape, Rodd B. Gibson, Powell

RISING STARS Gullett, Ashley Michael, Chris Pretty, Adam Columbus

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

SUPER LAWYERS

Ball, David T.

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS Barnes, Belinda S. Bush, Kevin R. Johnson, Christopher F., Poling Law, Columbus Rankin, Gregory D.

RISING STARS Kidd, Robert J.

OHIO COLUMBUS 2023

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

SUPER LAWYERS

Alter, Mitchell J. Columbus

Baker, Andrew S. Columbus

Bowman, J. Scott

Brown, Chanda L. Defossez, Mark E. Columbus

Dingus, Shawn

Drakatos, Eleni Andriana Columbus

Elliott, Rex H. S-1

Erney, Robert D.

Fifner, Curtis M. Fitch, John Geiser, Michael K. Columbus

Harris, Sean

Ice, Matthew E. Columbus

Kitrick, Mark

Lewis, Mark Mahler, Timothy M. Columbus

McLafferty, Sydney S.

Meizlish, Sanford A.

Miller, Brian G. S-3 S-24

Miller, Michael S.

Mote, Elizabeth A. S-8

Roper, James M. Rourke, Michael J.

Scott, Craig P.

Trimble, Thomas W.

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AMY M. MCKINLAY

FAMILY LAW

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Amy M. McKinlay received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, in 1996. While in law school, Ms. McKinlay was a member of Order of the Curia and the Capital University Law School Law Review

District Court, Southern District of Ohio, in 1997.

AV® ®

MCKINLAY LAW OFFICES, LLC

580 S. High St., Suite 120, Columbus, OH 43215 PH: (614) 407-7722 | amy@mckinlaylawllc.com mckinlaylawllc.com

THE NIGH LAW GROUP

FAMILY LAW / DIVORCE / DISSOLUTION / CUSTODY CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT / PROBATE / ADOPTIONS

Joseph Nigh and the attorneys of The Nigh Law Group have extensive courtroom experience and have used this experience to obtain favorable decisions for clients throughout Ohio, as well as to help advise clients and negotiate satisfactory results outside the courtroom.

Joseph and his team are known for handling complex cases involving custody, parental rights, visitation, business valuations, trusts, stock options and retirement plans, as well as many other family law matters. They believe each client has distinctive needs and will work with them to direct and guide them through their case.

The Nigh Law Group has a reputation for quality legal advocacy, open communication and attention to detail. This reputation is the reason a majority of NLG’s clients are referrals from other attorneys or former Courtney A. Zollars

Super Lawyers Honoree

300 S. 2nd St., Columbus, OH 43215

PH: (614) 379-6444 | FX: (614) 379-6454 | jnigh@nighlaw.com nighlawgroup.com

Joseph A. Nigh Super Lawyers Honoree

Richard F. Meyer is an Ohio State Bar Association board-certified specialist in estate planning, trusts and probate law. His practice focuses on asset protection, elder law, estate planning, Medicaid, probate and special needs trusts. Meyer is a member and past president of the Ohio chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; member and past chairman of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Elder and Special Needs Law Committee; and current chairman of the OSBA’s Elder Law Certification Committee. With a Martindale-Hubbell® rating of AV Preeminent®, he has been selected to Ohio Super Lawyers for 16 years, including the last 14 consecutive years. Meyer and his professional legal staff with decades of experience offer outstanding service in the firm’s specialized areas of practice. The office of R.F. Meyer & Associates is conveniently located in Worthington, near Interstate 270 and High Street/Route 23, at 450 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 380.

Van Eman, Timothy L.

Wagoner, Robert J.

RISING STARS

Alto, Sean R. S-1 Breitmayer, III, George S. Brouwer, Britney Columbus

Cox, Jason Columbus Hayden, Megan R. Heit, Corey Jones, Geoff Magnone, Antonio

Martin, E. Michelle L. Columbus

McCoy, C. Joseph, Babin Law, Columbus Nichols, Sara C. Columbus

Rutherford Starling, Ashley Dawn, Willis Slone, Adam S-3, S-25

Staley, Brandi Columbus Stoudt, Jonathan R. Columbus Walton, Jr., Sean

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS

Foliano, Gregory B. Foliano, Columbus

Poling, Brant E., Poling Law, Columbus Sewards, Frederick A. Foliano, Columbus

Todaro, Gerald J. Foliano, Columbus

RISING STARS

Glinka, Jaime, Poling Law, Columbus Sellers, Sabrina S., Poling Law, Columbus

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF

SUPER LAWYERS

Abraham, Daniel N. S-23

Beausay, Jeffrey Columbus

OHIO COLUMBUS 2023

Cooper, Jr., Charles H. S-1

Dougherty, Kathy A.

Evans, II, Gordon D.

Hanson, Robert E. Columbus

Leeseberg, Gerald S.

Miller, Robert P. Shroyer, David I. S-25

RISING STARS Markus, John A.

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS

Murch, Kevin

RISING STARS Schiavone, Sara C. Columbus

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF

SUPER LAWYERS List, D. Andrew Columbus

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS

Graff, Douglas Mathews, Jr., Alvin E. Pyers, Zachary B.

RISING STARS Smith, Brandon M. Steele, Kenton H.

REAL ESTATE

SUPER LAWYERS Hatzifotinos, Dimitrios G. Kooperman, Brian T. Robins, Harlan W. Schaeffer, Scott N. S-21

SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS

From Left: Scott N. Schaeffer, Julia L. Leveridge, Erica A. Probst, Steven D. Rowe

SERVICES

Real Estate, Business, Litigation, Creditor Debtor Rights, Divorce, Dissolution, Estate Administration and Litigation, Personal Injury, Employment/Labor Law

Julia L. Leveridge

Top 100 Ohio

Top 50 Women Ohio

Top 50 Columbus Top 25 Women Columbus

KEMP, SCHAEFFER & ROWE CO., L.P.A

88 W. Mound St. Columbus, OH 43215

Erica A. Probst Top 25 Women Columbus

PH: (614) 224-2678 FX: (614) 469-7170

ksrlegal.com

Selected to Rising Stars

As a partner at Soroka & Associates, LLC, Joshua Bedtelyon represents people in need of navigating the legal system. His practice is focused on family law and criminal defense. He has dedicated his career to standing up for the rights of his clients. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bedtelyon has obtained many favorable verdicts, decisions and settlements for his clients.

SOROKA & ASSOCIATES, LLC

503 S. Front St., Suite 205 Columbus, OH 43215

PH: (614) 358-6525

(614) 448-4487

David Plumb Named a 2023 Ohio Rising Stars Honoree

David Plumb brings innovative ideas to every case. With his fresh perspective backed by a strong knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedure, he provides additional insight and input that other attorneys might have missed. He is an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law, a contributing author to Baldwin's Ohio Domestic Relations Law, and his scholarly articles on family law have been published by the Domestic Relations Journal of Ohio

OHIO COLUMBUS 2023

RISING STARS

Cepluch, Joshua R. Fox, Justin M. Gant, Christopher Gold, Rachel Friedman

Kaman, Jeffrey E. Katz, Steven Parini, Solomon

Pryor, Stephen Schottenstein, Michael L.

Sharvin, Michael J. Strayer, Matthew L.

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

SUPER LAWYERS

McIntosh, Sandra R. Weiker, Mark A.

RISING STARS

Albeit, Leslie A. Canaday, Chelsea L. Berger Columbus Sabo, Lauren A. Stromski, Renee

SECURITIES LITIGATION

SUPER LAWYERS Meyer, David P.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

SUPER LAWYERS

Farrell, Clifford M.

RISING STARS Tefend, Molly

STATE, LOCAL & MUNICIPAL

SUPER LAWYERS

Glasgow, Aaron M. Columbus

Zets, Brian M. Columbus

RISING STARS Wright, Cara M. Columbus

TAX

SUPER LAWYERS

Ashton, Rick L. Columbus

Dodson, Katherine R.

Grady, Terrence A.

Kessler, Russell W. Columbus

Zaino, Michael J.

RISING STARS Hood, Stephen J.

Robinson, Demetrius Columbus

TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS

RISING STARS

Roush, Kari R.

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME

SUPER LAWYERS

Blubaugh, Marc S., Benesch Law, Columbus

UTILITIES

SUPER LAWYERS

Whitt, Mark A.

RISING STARS

Keaney, Mark T., Benesch Law, Columbus

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

SUPER LAWYERS

Barnhart, David B. Columbus

Canestraro, Carl R. Columbus

Copp, Matthew R. Columbus

Cowans, Timothy E. Dusseau, Michael P. Columbus

Fresco, Ronald A. Fulton, Philip J. Columbus

Garvin, Preston J. Goldberg, Richard Goodman, Jonathan H.

Hafenstein, Kenneth S. Hernandez, Rick Kranstuber, Charles W.

CHARLES W. KRANSTUBER

www.kranstuberlaw.com

Marchisio, Abigail I.

McCarty, David M. Columbus Mindzak, Stephen E. S-25

STEPHEN E. MINDZAK STEPHEN E. MINDZAK

Tootle, Thomas C. Wahoff, William J. Columbus

Weeden, Elizabeth Wollam, Shawn M. Columbus Zamora, Charles Columbus

RISING STARS

Bauer, John, Poling Law, Columbus Duffy, Troy A. Columbus

Gaddis, Tyler Kemp, Lauren A. Columbus Kranstuber, Carley R.

Marcellino, Samuel