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12 distinguished family and divorce law attorneys in Ohio, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Brianna J. Walsh

Brianna J. Walsh

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Family and Divorce Law

2 Miranova Pl., Suite 330, Colombus, OH 43215

Brianna joined Miller Bahnson in 2019 bringing several years of legal experience to the firm. She concentrates her practice in family law representing parties in dissolution proceedings, complex divorces, and child custody proceedings. She is a certified Guardian Ad Litem. Brianna was born and raised in Findlay, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University, with a minor in psychology. Upon graduation from The Ohio State University, Brianna attended Capital University’s paralegal program. After working several years as a paralegal at a general practice law firm in Dublin, Ohio, she enhanced her education at Capital University Law School. While in law school, she concentrated her studies on litigation and gained valuable experience participating in many organizations geared toward her love of family law. She received the CALI Award in the Ligation Clinic and Practicum where she served as a judicial intern on multiple domestic relations cases. She competed in oral arguments in the National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare & Adoption Law, served on Capital’s Moot Court Executive Board, and on Capital’s Child and Family Law Advocates’ Executive Board. Brianna also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Elizabeth Gill in Franklin County’s Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court. Brianna is a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and Women Lawyers of Franklin County.

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Joseph Lanter

Family and Divorce Law

14805 Detroit Ave suite 310, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA

For nearly 20 years, Attorney Joe Lanter has developed a strong reputation across two states for being a skilled and passionate advocate. Joe is focused on providing clients strong representation in a variety of Family Law matters, including divorce, dissolution, child custody disputes, support modification and enforcement, antenuptial / prenuptial agreements, and creating Separation Agreements and Shared Parenting Plans. Beginning his career as a county prosecutor in Missouri, Joe vigorously sought convictions for crimes such as homicide, felony assault, drug trafficking and manufacturing, drunk-driving, domestic violence, and hundreds of others over more than 5 years. After relocating to Northeast Ohio with his wife and children, Joe transitioned into private practice, where his commitment to professional excellence has continued, and his practice is now 100% devoted to the practice area of family law. Additionally, Joe is a certified Divorce Mediator and can assist your family in resolving your family law dispute amicably outside of court. Joe has established a strong reputation as a strong litigator and advocate in the Domestic Relations and Juvenile Courts in northeast Ohio. Having served as co-Chair of the Family Law Section and graduate of the Leadership Academy of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Joe has been recognized by his peers as a leader and strong voice among fellow practitioners. Whether it be a hotly contested, high-conflict court proceeding or the pursuit of an out-of-court settlement, Joe recognizes that the practice of law is nuanced and realizes that no two clients are the same. To that end, he believes that in order to solve problems, he must endeavor to get to know his clients and their very specific needs. He has experience representing clients with substantial assets and high net worth and also working with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network to assist low-income survivors of domestic violence with a variety of family law needs. Joe has identified specific attention to the representation of Same-Sex Couples and Non-Traditional Families with their Family Law needs, including same-sex divorce and dissolution. Joe has experience with litigating contested custody actions as well as drafting Shared Custody and Separation Agreements for same-gender couples. Additionally, Joe serves as a Guardian ad Litem in domestic relations cases in Cuyahoga and Lorain County. As a GAL, Joe represents the best interests of children in divorce, post-decree, and domestic violence matters.

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Karen P. Meyer

Family and Divorce Law

123 Boggs Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45246

Karen Meyer is a partner in the law firm of Cornetet, Meyer, Rush & Stapleton. Karen has practiced primarily in domestic relations law since 1992. She is experienced in all aspects of family law and practices primarily in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties.

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