Riverside Lawyers

I am an attorney that represents clients in criminal, traffic, and juvenile matters as the majority of my practice in the Central Ohio area. I also represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings.

Henry A. Arnett is a 1976 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Law. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. He is also very active in the Columbus Bar Association, having served on the Judiciary Committee, the Federal Court Committee and as Chairman of the Labor Law Committee. He is General Counsel for the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters and represents numerous labor organizations and individual employees in employee rights cases. The law firm of Livorno and Arnett Co, LPA, also represents injured workers and Ohio workers' compensation claimants.

Gerald “Jay” Babbitt, a partner at Babbitt & Dahlberg, has spent more than 30 years as an Ohio divorce lawyer earning the respect and trust of his clients along with the central Ohio legal community. Known for his no-nonsense negotiating skills, anyone across the table from Jay knows he has zero tolerance for dishonesty. As a certified OSBA Family Relations Law Specialist, he has a notable track record for securing favorable judgments for his clients, inside and outside the courtroom, primarily for cases involving high income, complex property division, prenuptial agreements, spousal support, child support and child custody. ...

I have been practicing criminal defense for over 8 years, specializing in OVI/DUI cases and criminal law. I have been named a National Trial Lawyer top 40 under 40 multiple consecutive years and have recently been awarded the Super Lawyer Rising Stars for 2021. My previous experience is from the Franklin County Public Defender's Office and continued criminal law and OVI practice at a private law firm in Columbus. In 2021, I started my own practice. I believe it is important to have an attorney with real courtroom experience that cares about your case and is...

Dustin Blake is one of Ohio’s premier criminal defense attorneys and trial lawyers. Mr. Blake represents individuals and professionals charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes (i.e. DUI / OVI, drug crimes, federal crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes, etc.). Mr. Blake has a track record of obtaining superior results for clients prior to Trial. Dustin Blake also has a track record of obtaining Not-Guilty Verdicts for clients at Trial.

Evin was born and raised in Celina, Ohio. He graduated from Celina High School in 2011, and went on to the Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor's and Law Degrees. After law school, Evin served as a law fellow and senior research associate with the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program. One of Evin's main responsibilities was to research how the law affects farmers and landowners, and then educate farmers and landowners through factsheets, blog posts, live presentations, podcasts, and more. He also assisted with the undergraduate Agribusiness Law course at Ohio State. Evin began his career...

Matthew R. Wilson is a managing partner at Meyer Wilson, LPA. Born in Circleville, Ohio, he earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Denison University in 1997 graduating magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to attend law school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he earned his J.D. in 2000. After law school, Mr. Wilson spent two years working for Vorys, Sater, Seymour, & Pease LLP and another four years working for the international law firm Jones Day. During that time, he defended many of the world's largest financial institutions and other corporations in a variety...

The Maher Law Firm (MLF) is a Central Ohio DUI/OVI defense firm. Owned and operated by attorney Colin Maher, we pride ourselves on helping achieve great results in your time of need. With over 2,000 cases successfully handled, you can be certain that MLF has the experience to aggressively defend you.

Steve has been recognized in Ohio and nationally for his exceptional skill and experience in the area of DUI/OVI and criminal defense.  As a DUI / OVI attorney in Columbus, OH, Steve has handled cases in many Central Ohio Counties, as well as all local Mayor's Courts.  As a result of his 16-plus years of legal experience, Steve is the criminal defense lawyer in Columbus, OH to call if you are in need of solid legal representation if you've been charged with OVI (Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated), DUI (Driving Under the Influence), Drunk Driving, Domestic Violence, Assault, Theft or various other offenses.

Growing up in the blue-collar town that is Hamilton, Ohio, I know the hardwork and sacrifices given by workers in all types of industries and they respect they deserve.That is why I am passionate about fighting for workers' rights and ensuring that employees are treated justly. Whether fighting to make sure workers are able to keep their hard earned wages or helping employees who are dealing with discrimination, sexual harassment, disability, or family medical leave issues, I stand alongside my clients and work hard to ensure they are treated fairly under the law. I have been a trial attorney...

Mr. Benton offers over 35 years of legal experience. He has successfully defended clients charged with virtually all major felonies, both state and federal, including capital murder, RICO violations, white collar crimes, narcotic offenses, sex offenses and DUI. His practice also includes civil litigation, business, real estate, and personal injury.

Mr. Benton is known as a skilled litigator who aggressively advocates for his clients.

Mr. Benton is licensed to practice law in the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals, United States District Court, the Ohio Supreme Court and all related courts in Ohio....

We practice in the areas of real estate, business transactions, commercial litigation, and estate planning. We value every client relationship, and our aspiration is to become your trusted advisors. We have been business owners and real estate developers ourselves, and we have been clients. We have families we want to provide for and to protect, just as our clients do. From these experiences, we understand the value of creative legal advice, decisive counsel, timely service, and zealous representation delivered with cost in mind.

Virginia is an Ohio State Bar Associate Certified Family Relations Specialist, one of only about 100 in Ohio. She leads a responsive family law team that assists clients with family law matters such as child custody, divorce, military divorce, never married parent custody matters, child support, appeals, post decree modifications, annulments, dissolutions, legal separation, prenuptial agreements, civil protection orders, domestic violence issues, contempt, father's rights, mother's rights, grandparent rights, interstate family law, jurisdiction and venue, moving/ relocation, amicable divorce, no fault divorce, uncontested divorce, collaborative law, parental alienation, visitation and more. She is a Columbus Ohio Child Custody...

Levi has experience working with numerous state agencies in Ohio, including the Medical Board; Pharmacy Board; Nursing Board; Chemical Dependency Professionals Board; Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics; the Rehabilitation Services Commission; the Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists Board; the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology; the Ohio State Racing Commission; the Ohio Department of Commerce, divisions of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, Industrial Compliance, and Securities. He is one of only eight Administrative Agency Law specialists certified by the Ohio State Bar Association. Levi also handles legal matters involving real...

Todd A. Workman has extensive experience in the areas of Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy and Family Law. Todd's guiding concern is to give his clients clear and straightforward advice on complex areas of the law. He believes that a good lawyer makes things as simple as possible for his clients to understand. Todd helps his clients find the most direct path through lifes most difficult times. He firmly believes that every client deserves respect, patience, and compassion. Todd counsels individuals, families, business owners, trustees, executors, and guardians. His previous experiences as an instructor, sales agent, and guardian ad litem serve him well...

My law practice focuses on the prosecution and strategy associated with patents and trademarks. IP strategy, particularly patent strategy, patent portfolio audits, patent portfolio mining, and competitor portfolio analysis, is an area of particular expertise and passion, as well as product clearance, freedom-to-operate, developing invalidity positions, trademark clearance, trademark prosecution, strategic trademark portfolio maintenance, projects. I have significant experience as a design engineer and am one of the few IP attorneys that is a registered Professional Engineer (and meet the continuing education requirements to keep my registration active). Additionally, I am often retained as an IP consultant in M&A deals.

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Mr. Marcellino focusses a large portion of his practice on workers’ compensation litigation. Mr. Marcellino has represented hundreds of clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.

I am a founding partner at Cousino & Weinzimmer LLC and have been practicing as a bankruptcy attorney since 2007. My focus is on consumer bankruptcy law, and I have handled thousands of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases throughout my career. I am also known for my compassionate approach to handling my clients' financial issues. I understand that dealing with financial affairs can be overwhelming, and I strive to make the bankruptcy process as smooth as possible for each client. I take the time to thoroughly explain the process, ensuring that every client understands their obligations under the...

Ben Weisbuch has dedicated his legal career to fighting for the civil rights of his clients in criminal courts. Over the last 15 years, Ben has handled hundreds of criminal matters involving DUI/OVI, drugs, guns, violent offenses, white collar crime and juvenile offenses. He is licensed in both Ohio and Massachusetts and has litigated in municipal, state and federal courts. Ben excels at courtroom advocacy, successfully handing dozens of trials in complex criminal cases. He distinguishes himself from other attorneys through his ability to boil complex problems into opportunities and solutions, empathize with his clients and provide aggressive but thoughtful...

I have a wealth of experience across a wide range of practice areas. I have over a decade of experience handling criminal, traffic, and family law matters. Clients trust me for personal service, attention to detail and aggressive representation no matter the complexity of their situations. Although I am frequently in court, I remain available for office consultations and client meetings. I am sympathetic to a client's case as it is probably the most stressful time of his or her life. I am trained in dispute resolution and collaborative law and offer alternatives to resolving cases.

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Willis Legal Services, LLC was founded by Jay S. Willis and is located in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mr. Willis was Magistrate in Scioto County Domestic Court for over a decade until his appointment as Judge by the Governor of the State of Ohio to complete the unexpired term upon the retirement of his predecessor. Mr. Willis returns to the private practice of law with a wealth of judicial experience which will greatly benefit any client regardless of the nature of the legal issue. Willis Legal Services, LLC is a general practice law firm with a focus toward Family Law,...

Born and raised in Licking County, Attorney Seth Smith earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. He went on to graduate from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. On return to Ohio, Seth interned in the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office where he discovered his passion was actually for criminal defense. Since pursuing private practice, Seth has represented numerous clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors and federal crimes. Seth also regularly practices in Franklin County Domestic Relations and Licking County Domestic Relations court representing clients in complicated custody battles, divorces, and other family issues....

I am a business lawyer, and I have been helping businesses resolve the many legal issues they face, both common and extraordinary, since 1990.

My clients range from startups to middle market companies to Fortune 500 companies. I combine an extensive business and legal education with a wealth of hands-on experience to create solutions that are innovative, yet practical and cost-effective. I particularly enjoy tackling issues that are out of the ordinary. Rather than telling my client something can’t be done, I find alternatives, and assess risks so my client can make an informed business decision.

Anne Ricketts has been licensed to practice law in Ohio since 1993. Anne and her husband, Greg, raised their 3 children in Findlay, Ohio. Currently practicing Elder Law and Estate Planning, Anne's focus is on creating a Custom Plan for each client. Her practice extends from Hancock County to surrounding Counties in Northwest Ohio.

Jonathan Layman is a native of Central Ohio and a graduate of both the Ohio State University and Capital University Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. Jonathan Layman is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and is admitted in the State of Ohio and the Federal Southern District of Ohio. His practice focuses on consumer law, landlord tenant law and other civil litigation. After graduating from the Ohio State University, he worked full-time in a law practice as an assistant and then a clerk while earning his Law degree. Jonathan Layman has...

A General Law Practice
Mr. Everitt is engaged in the general practice of law, with an emphasis on:

Real Estate Law
Business Law
Estate planning
Probate
Committed to Service
During law school Mr. Everitt worked full-time as the Operations Officer at the Navy Recruiting District in Columbus, Ohio, where he oversaw all aspects of officer and enlisted recruiting throughout Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Before that, his 13 year career in the Navy included naval service as a nuclear trained submarine warfare officer.

Mr. Everitt was named Young Professional of the Year by the Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce in 2017.

He is actively involved in various community organizations...

At Wood & Brewer, LLC, we are proud to have Attorney Katy Brewer as one of our Columbus bankruptcy lawyers. Katy has a deep and passionate urge to help individuals in need of counsel during difficult financial times. She recognizes the various methods that you can take in order to seek financial freedom and guides you through every step to help you recover a favorable outcome. Call Wood & Brewer, LLC today to get started on your case.

Ian Stegmaier joined the Keating Firm LTD. in 2016 as an associate to focus his legal practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic/OVI defense. Stegmaier is now a member of the Ohio State Bar Association.