Columbus, OH Lawyers

Workers Compensation Law

5 E Long St suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Benjamin P. Churchill was born in Columbus, Ohio. Ben graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2003. He went on to Capital University where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 2008. During his time at Capital, Ben worked for the Franklin County Prosecutor and Columbus City Attorney Ben has fifteen years (15) of experience representing injured workers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Ohio Industrial Commission. In addition, he has represented injured workers in various Ohio counties before the Court of Common Pleas in cases involving the injured worker’s right to participate in the Ohio Workers’ Compensation Fund. Ben was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2008. Upon graduation, he entered private practice representing injured workers at Malek & Malek Law Firm from 2008 through 2020. He was admitted to the Southern District of Ohio Bar in 2011. Ben joined Cox, Koltak & Gibson, LLP as an Associate in 2021 and continues to focus solely on representing injured workers.

Criminal Defense Law

601 S High St, Ste 107, Columbus, OH 43215

I am believer that people accused of a criminal offense deserve the most competent and experienced legal counsel possible for a fair and reasonable cost of representation. My team of criminal defense lawyers vigorously defends the rights of Ohioans accused of all types of State or Federal criminal offenses. I grew up in the Central Ohio area (small town of Bexley OH) and attended The Ohio State University for my undergraduate degree before obtaining my Juris Doctorate in Law at Capital University Law School. When I'm not in the court room, I like to spend my time with my family, volunteering with local organizations and charities, and playing sports. I also enjoy traveling that involves outdoor exploration and adventure.

General Practice Law

575 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Chad A. Foisset joined the firm in 2020 with 20 years of professional experience, including 16 years engaged in the practice of law at Price Law Firm, LLC, and four years of service as a tax consultant in Big Four public accounting. With his prior service in a general law practice, Mr. Foisset has extensive experience in assisting individuals and businesses over a variety of legal areas, including Family Law, Estate Planning, Business Formation and Planning, Probate, Consumer Bankruptcy, and general civil litigation. Originally from Granville, Ohio, Chad earned his Bachelor's degree from Miami University (B.A., 1996), and law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1999). He is licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio, and in the United States Tax Court. Mr. Foisset is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association, where he is involved in the Family Law, Probate Law, and Bankruptcy Law committees. He is a past member of the Judicial Liaison Committee to the United States Bankruptcy Court in Columbus.

Medical Malpractice Law

536 S. High Street, Floor 2, Columbus, OH 43215

Practice Areas: Products Liability Law Personal Injury Law Medical Malpractice Employer Intentional Torts Bar Admissions: Ohio, 1982 U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1994 U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1995 U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1991 U.S. Supreme Court, 1991 U.S. Court of Federal Claims Representative Cases: William James, et al. v. Paul Herrell, et al., Employment class action case, class certified and settlement obtained, currently pending final distribution of settlement proceeds Vicki Grant, et al. v. Becton Dickinson & Co., et al., Product liability class action case, class certification obtained, reversed on appeal; now pending re-hearing before trial court Roberta Booth, et al. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation, et al., Environmental class action case, class certified and settlement obtained, currently implementing community liaison program and medical examination program In Re: Diet Drugs Products Liability Litigation, Single plaintiff in nationwide class action case involving the drugs Phentermine, Fenfluramine and Dexfenfluramin, case pending settlement agreement In Re: Silicone Gel Breast Implants Products Liability Litigation, Multiple plaintiffs in a nationwide product liability class action case involving breast implants, final resolution pending Horton v. Harwick Chem. Corp. ( Case clarifying the application of the theory of alternative liability rejecting the “frequency-proximity” test in asbestos [product liability] cases in Ohio), 73 Ohio St. 3d 679 , 1995 Priscilla Goodin v. Columbia Gas of Ohio, et al. (Review of Ohio employer liability for intentional torts), 93 Ohio St. 3d 1434 , 2001

Civil Litigation

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

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, product liability and all types of commercial litigation. His practice also includes attorney ethics and expert witness assistance in legal malpractice and attorney fee matters. As a result of his extensive experience with complex litigation and his record of successfully trying cases for both defendants and plaintiffs, Mordarski has become a top choice mediator for sophisticated, complex and high value claims. Mordarski has appeared on the Today Show, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Drew and other local television and radio programs. He also lectures on civil litigation matters, attorney ethics and professionalism.

Securities Law

305 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

David P. Meyer is the founder and managing principal of the Meyer Wilson Werning law firm. David is an financial fraud attorney with more than twenty-five years’ of experience in federal and state trial courts and arbitration cases, representing clients from all over the world. David has the honor of winning a record-breaking $261 million class action jury verdict against Prudential Securities on behalf of 200 retirees. David filed the class action lawsuit back in 1999 when he was 29 years old. After a seven-year court battle against Prudential, including two appeals, every one of the retirees in the class action recovered 100% of their losses and their attorneys’ fees. Since that case, over 1,500 individual investors from around the world have trusted David and his team with their investor claims. The firm has recovered more than $350 million on behalf of its clients in verdicts, judgments, and settlements. As further demonstration of David’s strong leadership, experience, and strong reputation, he has been elected to lead three separate plaintiff bar associations, including the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA), the national association of lawyers who represent individual investors in cases of financial advisor misconduct; and the Ohio Association for Justice, Ohio’s statewide trial bar association of over 1,000 trial lawyers. David is the author of the Amazon #1 Best-Seller, The Investor Protector; Stories of Triumph of Financial Advisors Who Lie, Cheat and Steal. He wrote the book to help prevent hard-working retirement savers from becoming victims of investment fraud and to share his experiences of cases he has handled over the past 20+ years. The book is available on Amazon. Following the release of the book, more than a dozen podcast hosts invited David as a guest to talk about the book and his career as an investment fraud lawyer. David continues to receive the highest recognition from the legal community. He was once again awarded “Lawyer of the Year” in his practice area and location by Best Lawyers® for 2025 and has been recognized by “Best Lawyers” and “Super Lawyers” from 2011-2025. Also, U.S. News once again selected Meyer Wilson Werning as a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” for 2025.

Corporate and Transactional Law

1 W Nationwide Blvd 34th floor, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Janice Innis-Thompson is a highly accomplished attorney and former federal prosecutor who has made significant contributions to the legal field. With a distinguished career working for leading financial services, technology and manufacturing companies, Janice currently serves as Senior Vice President and Lead Attorney for Nationwide Financial Services. Throughout her career, Janice has held key roles as Chief Compliance Counsel and Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer for Fortune 100 Companies such as TIAA, Samsung N.A. and Tyco International. In her current position, Janice leads a team of attorneys and legal professionals who provide invaluable counsel to Nationwide’s Financial Services. Janice's achievements extend beyond her professional endeavors. She currently serves on several boards, including MBIA, The Executive Leadership Council, National Forest Foundation, and The Children’s Hunger Alliance. Janice was also an inception member of Edward Jones’ BridgeBuilder Mutual Funds.

Personal Injury Law

621 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

John Fitch is a top-rated Ohio personal injury lawyer with over thirty years of experience. John Fitch is the principal and founder of The Fitch Law Firm and has handled hundreds of complex damage cases, including catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases arising out of automobile, medical negligence, and product liability claims. John Fitch is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating possible, and has been awarded a 10/10 Superb rating by the independent attorney review organization AVVO. John Fitch is licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio and obtained his law degree from the University of Dayton Law School. John Fitch is a past president of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers’ Association. He has also been active in a number of other bar associations, including the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Over the years, John Fitch has helped many individuals and families recover significant settlements and awards, including many recoveries in excess of one million dollars. On November 20, 2019, Mr. Fitch obtained a verdict of $134 Million Dollars* on behalf of Amanda Brandt, who, at ages 11 and 12, was sexually abused by Roy Pompa, one of Ohio’s most notorious sexual predators. The verdict, rendered by a Cuyahoga County jury, is believed to be one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Ohio’s history. John is also licensed in Washington, D.C., and is currently active in Georgia. He is the proud parent of two wonderful boys, Charles and John.

Family and Divorce Law

496 South Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Linda J. Lawrence practices family law in Columbus, Ohio, as a founding partner of Lawrence Law Office. Before concentrating on family matters, she worked at a large firm in corporate, tax and estate planning law. Those subjects remain part of her professional background; her practice today also includes estate planning advice for individuals and families and corporate counsel for businesses. Divorce is one part of Lawrence’s family law work, alongside custody, visitation, adoption and prenuptial agreements. She holds the Ohio State Bar Association’s board certification in family law. Her work takes her into court for divorce trials, but she is also trained as a family law mediator. In a separate capacity, she serves as a guardian ad litem, advocating for children’s best interests in court proceedings. At the University of Cincinnati, Lawrence studied psychology and music, completing her bachelor’s degree in 1987. She earned her law degree there in 1990. Her published writing addresses estate planning and family law. Lawrence’s involvement outside her practice has included planned giving committee work for Prevent Blindness Ohio, The Columbus Academy, Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio and Grady Hospital Foundation. She and Rodd S. Lawrence are the founding partners of Lawrence Law Office, established in 1996. The firm serves Columbus, Franklin County and other Central Ohio communities, with offices in Columbus and Delaware.

Workers Compensation Law

181 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Michael J. Hickey is listed by Garvin & Hickey, LLC as a workers’ compensation attorney in Columbus, Ohio, and helped establish the firm with Preston Garvin in 1997. The firm’s stated practice is representing employers in workers’ compensation matters. Before representing employers in private practice, Hickey represented Ohio’s Industrial Commission and Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. He began that work as an assistant attorney general in the Ohio Attorney General’s Workers’ Compensation Section, handling litigation in trial and appellate courts, including the Ohio Supreme Court. Four years later, he was appointed section chief. The position put twenty-four trial attorneys under his supervision; he was also chief outside legal counsel to both agencies. His next firm was Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, where his workers’ compensation practice was exclusively on behalf of employers. In 1996, the Ohio State Bar Association appointed Hickey to the Workers’ Compensation Law Specialty Board, with confirmation by the Ohio Supreme Court. The board’s assignment was to develop and administer the examination for attorneys seeking certification as workers’ compensation specialists. The firm’s biography also describes Hickey’s work defending intentional tort actions. Workers’ compensation and intentional tort were subjects of his lectures, with speaking engagements for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Self-Insurers Association and Central Ohio Self-Insurers Association among those identified in the biography. Garvin & Hickey lists its Columbus office at 181 East Livingston Avenue.

Bankruptcy Law

575 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215-5755

Myron Terlecky’s areas of practice include debtor and creditor representation in commercial and consumer bankruptcy matters, business workouts, loan restructurings, business/asset acquisitions, and transactions, and state court insolvency proceedings. He is a partner in the firm. He handles nearly all types of bankruptcy matters, including representing creditors in Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13, representing debtors in Chapters 7 and 11, and has been a member of the Panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the Southern District of Ohio since 1990. He has served as a court-appointed receiver of various companies and has served as a Chapter 11 Trustee. Mr. Terlecky is licensed to practice in all Ohio state courts and the Ohio U. S. District Courts, the United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a much sought-after speaker on the issue of bankruptcy. Over the past 30 years, he has presented at dozens of seminars or panels on bankruptcy matters to the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Institute and Bankruptcy Subcommittee, Creditor Education Coalition, Ohio Society of CPAs, Ohio Municipal League, National Business Institute, Ohio Collectors Association, Ohio County Treasurers Association, Region IX U.S. Trustee Training Seminar, Sterling Education Services, and the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Mr. Terlecky is a member of the Columbus, Ohio State and American Bar Associations, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees and the Creditor Education Coalition. He is a former chair of the Bankruptcy Committee of the Columbus Bar Association. He received a Bachelor of Arts in 1981 from John Carroll University and his Juris Doctor in 1984 from Capital University Law School where he was President of the Student Bar Association and received the Dean's Award for Outstanding Service. Mr. Terlecky has an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell, has been ranked as an Ohio “Super Lawyer©” from 2010 to the present, and was recognized as a Top Lawyer in 2022.

Workers Compensation Law

5 E Long St suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Peter received an undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University and attended Capital University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor in 1991. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar and United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in 1992. While at Capital he interned at The Supreme Court of Ohio and was a member of the Order of the Curia, a National Honorary Legal Fraternity based on academic performance. Peter is the Managing Attorney at Cox, Koltak & Gibson, LLC. He has over 33 years of experience representing injured workers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Ohio Industrial Commission. He has also represented claimants before the Court of Common Pleas in various Ohio Counties, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Tax Law

250 West St #700, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Richard (Dick) Holz concentrates his practice in business organizations, including partnerships and limited liability companies; estate planning, taxation, business succession planning, and trust and estate administration. He is a frequent lecturer on joint ventures, federal taxation, and estate planning topics. Dick has been engaged by clients to handle a variety of complex business and joint venture organizations, acquisitions and dispositions, including the formation of numerous significant commercial real estate developments, the purchase and sale of businesses and the contribution of properties to real estate investment trusts. Dick has also been engaged by clients to coordinate the planning and administration of estates, ranging from multi-million dollar estates to more moderately sized estates, often involving substantial closely held businesses and varying family dynamics. Dick graduated from Ohio Northern University with honors in 1982 earning his Bachelor of Science degree. In 1985, he received his juris doctor from The Ohio State University College of Law and was a member of the Order of the Coif.

Family and Divorce Law

140 E Town St ste 1070, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Ronald R. Petroff was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated high school from the University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. He attended Vanderbilt University as an undergraduate where he earned a bachelor’s degree and double majored in Political Science and American History. He graduated cum laude and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Petroff then attended The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law where he earned a certificate in Alternate Dispute Resolution and was a member of the National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Team. Mr. Petroff also was a member of the National Trial Competition Team. Mr. Petroff earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his perfect score in the class, Criminal Law in the Boardroom. In 2017, Mr. Petroff was named as a Columbus Business First 40 Under 40 Honoree, an honor bestowed upon members of the business community who have achieved great professional and personal milestones. Mr. Petroff has been voted by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the 10 best family law lawyers under the age of 40 in the state of Ohio for 2014 and 2015. He won a similar award from the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2014. In 2015, Mr. Petroff was voted as being one of the nation’s top 1% of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Finally, in 2015, Mr. Petroff was rated by Super Lawyers as a rising star in the field of Family Law. Mr. Petroff has consistently held the highest 10/10 rating on the attorney directory site AVVO and recently won, for the second time, AVVO’s “Client’s Choice” award.

Personal Injury Law

88 East Broad Street, 1540, Columbus, OH 43215

A longtime resident of Ohio, I have practiced law since 2003 after I graduated from The University of Akron, School of Law. I am committed to using my extensive legal insight to assist individuals and families struggling with complex matters related to family law, personal injury, estate planning and civil litigation. As the founder and principal of Gillespie Law, LLC, I take a hands-on approach when I represent my clients. When you hire my firm, you do not need to worry about having your case passed off to unfamiliar associates. My paralegal and I will be responsible for handling all your legal matters.

Personal Injury Law

4100 Regent Street, Suite A, Columbus, OH 43219

Russ Flickinger is the founder and senior partner of the Flickinger Legal Group, LLC. His schooling includes Susquehanna University and Judge Advocate’s General School. Russ attended Capital law school in Columbus, Ohio and completed the Ohio bar exam in 1982. He graduated with honors in: Order of the Curia, Order of the Barrister, Law Review, and Moot Court Board. Russ’s professional associations and memberships include the Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association. The areas of practice he specializes in area wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and medical negligence. Russ can be reached by email, russ@flickingerlegalgroup.com or by phone, 614-944-5055. Please call for your free, no obligation consultation today. The Flickinger Legal Group, LLC is a personal injury law firm that resides at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. We are dedicated to helping you with your dog bite, car accident, or slip and fall injury. We are also bikers ourselves, and thus are proud to serve the motorcycle community as motorcycle accident attorneys.

Real Estate Law

155 W. Main St., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215

Mr. Dodderer has been involved in difficult domestic/family law cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support. He has spoken at several events with Joseph & Joseph related to domestic relations and real estate issues, including events held by Columbus Divorce Solutions. For business clients, Mr. Dodderer has guided small and large businesses including start-up, real estate transactions, litigation, and tax lien purchase. Mr. Dodderer has substantial experience in complicated eviction case matters, as well as crafting agreements to resolve typical landlord-tenant issues.

Criminal Defense Law

1335 DUBLIN RD, STE 205A, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-7044

Mr. Fox represents individuals charged in most Central Ohio counties, including Municipal Courts, Mayor’s Courts and Common Pleas Courts in Franklin County, Madison County, Delaware County, Union County, Fairfield County, Clark County and other Ohio jurisdictions. Mr. Fox also handles administrative hearings at the Ohio DPS/BMV. If you’ve been accused of a crime, you need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you navigate through complex legal challenges. You can trust Attorney Steve Fox to provide zealous, ethical and professional representation.