Van Buren Lawyers

Jacintha Kraft Balch is an Ohio Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust, holds the highest Martindale Hubbell AV rating available to any lawyer, and has been named as one of Central Ohio's Top Lawyers in C.E.O. Magazine. She founded Balch Law in 1991. The firm's practice is dedicated to providing large firm experience with small firm attention. She is a member of The Columbus Foundation's Professional Advisory Board, has served on the Columbus Jewish Foundation's Professional Advisory Board and as a Board Member of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio. She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education...

I am dedicated to helping families protect their children and assets while building their legacy. I provide families with the guidance and the support they need to create an estate plan that protects their children, safeguards their wealth, and cements their legacy. For a flat fee, I create customized plans for each client. This way, I eliminate unexpected attorneys' fees while still delivering the highest quality legal work with integrity. My goal is to provide peace of mind for my clients knowing that their loved ones are safe, and their assets are secure for generations to come.

The immigration process can be long, drawn-out, and complicated. That is why you need the support of a tried and true attorney who can fight for you and the resolution that is in your best interests. Come to the law firm of Robert Brown and secure the help you need from an Ohio immigration lawyer. Attorney Robert L. Brown received his Juris Doctorate at Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He has been admitted to the Ohio Bar and the Bar for the District of Columbia. Attorney Brown is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Cleveland...

Kris Banvard represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including commercial contract disputes, tort and agency-law actions, securities law, employment law, media law, First Amendment issues, and attorneys' professional liability.

Before coming to Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP, Mr. Banvard had a long career in newspaper journalism as a reporter, writer, and editor. Most recently, he was an editorial writer for The Columbus Dispatch. He previously held positions as assistant city editor of the Roanoke (Va.) Times & World-News and reporter with The Sacramento Union.

Mr. Banvard attended Capital University Law School, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was...

Chris Hogan is an experienced Litigation Attorney at Zeiger, TIegs & Little. His practice areas include Business, Health Care, Insurance, Professional Liability and Media Law. He represents public and private companies, both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Chris is dedicated to providing skilled and knowledgeable advocacy for clients with business litigation matters.

Chris received his B.A. from the University of Chicago, and his J.D. from the Ohio State Moritz College of Law. He is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, as well as the United States Court of...

Zachary B. Simonoff has been representing people since his admission to the Bar in 1998. He generally represents the little guy but operates a general practice. His Motto is "I Defend Freedom One Client at a Time!!!" Zachary B. Simonoff proudly served in the the Reserve Component of the Army and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Dan Mead represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters including trust and fiduciary matters, corporate shareholder matters, legal malpractice claims and other commercial litigation matters. Mr. Mead attended the University of Minnesota Law School where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Order of the Coif. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Mead graduated from The Ohio State University Summa Cum Laude, receiving a degree in Music Theory.

Neal Barkan joined Barkan Meizlish as a Senior Partner in January 2014 when his firm, Barkan & Barkan Co., LPA, which he founded with his father, Irving Barkan, merged with Barkan Meizlish Handelman Goodin DeRose Wentz, LLP. Neal is a partner and practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Trial Practice, and Negligence Law.

Mr. Barkan graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1975 with the summa cum laude distinction. He received his law degree from the George Washington University, National Law Center, in 1978, where he was active in the legal “street” clinic which served those who could...

Sanford A. Meizlish attended law school and graduated from Capital University Law School in 1979. Sanford Meizlish began practicing law in 1979.

Sanford Meizlish is an attorney at Barkan Meizlish, LLP, helping people with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues. Barkan Meizlish, LLP has an office in Columbus, Ohio, serving the local community.

Sanford Meizlish was selected to Super Lawyers for 2009 - 2020. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.

In addition to addressing Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff legal needs, he also assists clients with Personal...

Chris Peifer is a partner in Labor and Employment Practice with extensive experience representing both public and private sector labor organizations throughout the country.

The labor organizations Chris represents and advises are in a diverse number of industries that include the private sector, airline industry, trucking industry and the warehouse industry, among others. Chris also represents labor organizations in the public sector, federal and municipal administrative employees, and firefighters, among others. His work with labor organizations includes collective bargaining, arbitration, and litigation in both federal and state courts and agencies that are charged with enforcing the nation’s labor laws. He...

J. Michael Vervoort is an Associate Attorney at The Stuckey Firm, LLC. Mike concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, trucking accidents, dog bites, and criminal defense. Mike has a passion for protecting the rights of injured individuals and families and is dedicated to advocating for the rights of his clients.

Mike is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Mike is also a member of many legal organizations such as the Ohio Association of Justice; Ohio State Bar Association; Dayton Bar Association;...

Having represented individuals, families and businesses over 21 years, and having had attorneys represent me in the past, I have learned that clients deserve compassion, vigorous representation, and honesty. My practice areas demand that I provide my clients with these qualities.

I have represented clients who have lost the dignity of work because of errors in their background report or background checks or lost the ability to get a loan because of a credit report error across the nation. Too many times people in these circumstances feel hopeless. I work hard to provide that needed hope...

Neil H. Spike is the owner and principal of The Spike Legal Group, LLC. in Avon, OH. Mr. Spike has been an attorney since 1997, and focuses his practice on estate planning and administration, probate, elder law, asset protection and general business law. He also represents clients in domestic relations matters (with an emphasis on prenuptial agreements and post decree/modifications of custody and support), defense of OVI/DUI and other misdemeanor/traffic related offenses, foreclosure defense and other civil litigation.

Family law issues are stressful to deal with. Whether you are going through a divorce, a child custody dispute or both, I am here to help. I have been through the process myself, so I know how important it is to have a steadfast advocate by your side.

When you are faced with divorce, or custody issues everything can change – we know that at Elizabeth A. Warren, Esq. LLC. We focus on advocating for you and your rights, you can focus on your family. Don’t get overwhelmed worrying about your court case. We will walk with you step...

The Law Office of James D. Owen, LLC is one of the top criminal defense law firms in Columbus, Ohio. Attorney Jim Owen won his first murder case over 25 years ago. Ever since, he has been collecting “not-guilty” verdicts in all kinds of major criminal cases, including aggravated murder, bank robbery, kidnapping, attempted rape, gross sexual imposition, aggravated drug trafficking, and more. If you’re facing similar offenses, hiring attorney James D. Owen is one of the best things you can do to protect your future. Don’t just hire any law firm when it comes to your freedom. We have...

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.

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. ...

Are you seeking to file a worker’s compensation claim? Obtain counsel for this complex process by calling Charles Zamora Co., L.P.A. When you come to our firm for help, a Columbus worker’s compensation attorney will sit down with you to review your case and discuss possible solutions. Not only does our firm have more than 25 years of experience, but our lead attorney is a certified worker’s compensation specialist! Call our firm to find out how our unique qualifications can help you.

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.

Darrin C. Leist grew up in Groveport, Ohio graduating from Groveport-Madison High School. Following college graduation, Darrin worked for seven years in government and politics throughout the state of Ohio before ultimately pursuing his lifelong goal of becoming an attorney. He entered law school full-time studying at Capital University and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, before completing his studies and obtaining his law degree from The Ohio State University in 1998.

I have been an employment attorney for my entire career, and I have a passion for this area of the law. This passion has led me to achieve a deep knowledge of various employment laws including various forms of wrongful termination, employment discrimination, medical leave issues, and wage and hour violations.

At Nilges Draher LLC, we will often attempt to resolve issues outside of court. But if that is not possible, we are not afraid to litigate in court. In that regard, my firm and I are very experienced. For example, I have litigated over 200 overtime and minimum wage cases...

Patrick Warner is a founding partner at Leist Warner. Patrick received his Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University and his Juris Doctor (cum laude) from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio where he was a member of the Order of the Curia. Patrick is admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, as well as the Supreme Court of Ohio and all other Ohio state courts

I am an Ohio consumer law attorney and founding partner at Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP. I have been practicing law since 2003 and have since been focusing primarily on consumer law with heavy weight on consumer rights and unfair debt collection.

Since 2014, Sam Schlein has devoted his career to representing individuals in employment and civil rights litigation. His practice areas include discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, police misconduct, and prison conditions. Sam received his B.A. magnum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2011 and his J.D. magna cum laude from Capital University Law School in 2014. Professional Memberships include the Columbus Bar Association Employment Law Group, the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association.

Business Immigration Attorney focused on providing exceptional and innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes, from startup to global conglomerate. Expertise working with IT/Startup and Engineering clients.

While providing the personal attention of a small firm, our experience, knowledge of the law, qualified/trained staff, and cutting-edge technology, allow us to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services. We use prompt, effective communication and action to assist individuals and small businesses in resolving their legal needs. We keep clients advised in all phases of their legal issues, including planning, strategies, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. We utilize a network of affiliated professional consultants, including other attorneys, to provide our clients with specialized counsel in a wide variety of legal matters.

While providing the personal attention of a small firm, our experience, knowledge of the law, qualified/trained staff, and cutting-edge technology, allow us to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services. We use prompt, effective communication and action to assist individuals and small businesses in resolving their legal needs. We keep clients advised in all phases of their legal issues, including planning, strategies, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. We utilize a network of affiliated professional consultants, including other attorneys, to provide our clients with specialized counsel in a wide variety of legal matters. We assist our...

Associate Attorney Daniel Picketts is returning to his home of Ohio after completing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Having left Ohio after enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2007, Daniel has traveled around the world gaining various skills along the way. Daniel excelled in the Marine Corps displaying a natural talent for inspiring and leading Marines. He was selected for leadership roles over his peers at every opportunity presented, including a combat meritorious promotion while deployed to Afghanistan. Daniel ended his enlistment with the rank of Sergeant, a feat rarely attained in the first four-year...

Douglas R. Jackson is the founding firm member of Jackson & Curtin with office locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. He received a B. A. degree, cum laude, from Ohio University. Mr. Jackson received his M.B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University and his J.D. degree from Captial University. Mr. Jackson is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, former chairman of the American Cancer Planned Giving Council, and is a member of the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisory Group

Experience
Prior to opening his law office in Pickerington, David A. Bhaerman served as an Assistant Attorney General appointed by then-Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro. There he represented the state’s public two-year colleges in transactional matters and as general counsel, advising clients on a wide variety of legal and legislative matters, and represented the Ohio Department of Education in teacher-licensure hearings.
Before that, David spent more than 10 years working at The Ohio State University, most recently as Special Assistant to the President for Executive Communications. In that capacity, he was chief executive speechwriter for the president and an advisor on communication...

I started my legal career in Columbus by clerking for a prominent firm in 1996. Shortly thereafter, while working my way through undergraduate studies, I attended Capital University Law School where I graduated in the top 10% of my class. I worked for two large firms in Columbus until I settled in with a practice located in Dublin for numerous years. After wanting more freedom to handle cases the way I felt best for my clients, I decided to start my own firm. I know have the freedom to spend the time necessary to make sure...

I am experienced in the following types of litigation: consumer protection, foreclosure, commercial litigation, collections, corporate disputes, criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, appellate advocacy and also practices in the area of corporate law. I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Cuyahoga County Bar Association. I am an active member of St. Adalbert’s Church in Berea, and was a member of the St. Adalbert’s Parish Council from 2009-2015. I am a member of the Lawyers Guild of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, a Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 107, a member of the Middleburg Heights...

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.

Attorney Hal Bowers has been practicing in the Wadsworth, Ohio area for over 35 years. He concentrates his skills and experience on serving the estate planning and real estate needs of clients throughout Medina and Summit County.

Jarod earned his bachelor’s degree in both political science and history from Bowling Green State University and his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 2019. While in law school Jarod participated on the executive board of Law Review and the Federalist Society. His practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, business law, family law, domestic law, and commercial and real estate litigation. Jarod is an active member in the community participating in the Young Leaders of Licking County, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, the Licking County Bar Association, and other...

Sole practitioner focusing on Family Law (see below), practicing primarily in Lorain County and Cuyahoga County. Competent, compassionate, experienced representation with a sincere commitment to advocacy and the welfare of clients and children.

30 years experience practicing law. My practice consist in large part of divorce, dissolution, custody, modifications and appeals in domestic relations and Juvenile courts in Northern Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, and Lake Counties.