Elisé K. Yarnell

Misty Aldrich concentrates her entire practice on trust and estate planning law, including the formation, implementation, and administration. She has more than 30 years of experience, and before entering private practice, Misty spent six years at the Huntington National Bank as Trust Counsel in the personal trust department. At CPM, she steers her clients through all aspects of trust and estate planning. Misty assists clients in drafting all appropriate legal documents and structuring financi...

Part of the White Collar Crime and Investigations Practice Group, Mr. Long has represented businesses, business professionals, public officials, medical professionals and educators in matters involving fraud, embezzlement, tax controversies, public corruption, regulatory enforcement matters and business litigation. He manages matters in both federal and state courts as well as before government regulatory entities. His experience includes dealing with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Fed...

Marisa Bartlette Willis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Marisa Bartlette practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Marisa Bartlette Willis since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marisa Bartlette Willis is held by other lawyers.

Sarah M. Benoit is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sarah M. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah M. Benoit since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sarah M. Benoit is held by other lawyers.

Joseph M. Patchen is a Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP, representing businesses, financial institutions, owners, and professionals in business and real estate matters. His business law practice emphasizes corporation and limited liability company formation, mergers, and succession planning. His commercial real estate representation focuses on finance, construction, leasing, and acquisition. Joe joined CPM in June 1987. He serves as Chair of CPM’s Real Estate Practice Group.

Joseph J. Golian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Joseph J. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph J. Golian since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joseph J. Golian is held by other lawyers.

Brigid E. Heid regularly advises her clients on matters involving employment and how to cost effectively solve problems that arise. Her practice focuses on the protection of intellectual property and trade secrets from unfair competition, often by utilizing restrictive covenants (including agreements like noncompetition, non-disclosure/confidentiality, non-solicitation and work-for-hire). Resolving employment disputes encompasses matters faced by businesses such as employee discipline, discri...

Jim Abrams represents clients in civil litigation matters with a focus on commercial litigation and appellate practice. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Jim works with businesses and individuals involved in complex disputes in state and federal courts. He draws on decades of business and financial leadership experience to help clients address litigation challenges with practical, business-minded counsel. Before entering the legal profession, Jim held executive leadership positions at both publicly tr...

An experienced and accomplished legal advocate, Benjamin L. Luftman is a founding partner at Luftman, Heck & Associates and has practiced law for thirteen years. His sole practice areas are in criminal law and traffic violations , having represented clients in cases ranging from serious felony charges , such as sexual battery and assault charges , to minor drug possession charges and other misdemeanors, with a particular concentration in the area of Ohio OVI law . In every case he takes o...

Mary Barley-McBride is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Mary practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Barley-McBride since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mary Barley-McBride is held by other lawyers.