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Jack Butler is a Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP, and he concentrates on business matters and tax law. He focuses on company representation (corporate, LLC, and joint venture), including establishment, venture structuring, business relationship agreements, governance, and ongoing services; M&A transactions; debt and equity financings; captive insurance companies; business advisory; transaction planning and structuring; syndications; business succession planning; tax planning; ...

Michael Smith practices business law and securities law at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. He concentrates on business, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, technology licensing, and banking and securities. Mike joined CPM in February 1991. He currently serves as Chairman of CPM’s Business Law Practice Group.

Caryn A. Boyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Caryn A. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Caryn A. Boyer 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 Caryn A. Boyer is held by ot...

Travis J. Fulton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Travis J. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Travis J. Fulton since 2025. 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 Travis J. Fulton is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Trolinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Juvenile Practice. Christopher practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Trolinger since 2025. 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 Christopher Trolinger is held by other lawyers.

J. Thomas “Tom” Nocar is the founder of Nocar Construction Law, LLC, a construction-focused law firm serving contractors, developers, and design professionals across Ohio. Before becoming a construction lawyer, Tom spent 26 years managing construction projects. This experience provides him with a unique set of skills to offer his clients—broad technical knowledge of the commercial construction industry and a practical approach to dispute avoidance and resolution. Tom regular...

Justin D. Cook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Justin D. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Justin D. Cook since 2021. 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 Justin D. Cook is held by other lawyers.

Jared Connors is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Jared practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Jared Connors 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 Jared Connors is held by other lawyers.

Brandon Borgmann joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in September of 2008 and practices in the areas of estate planning, business succession planning, probate, special needs law and tax. Brandon represents individuals, business owners and families concerning estate planning, tax planning and business succession planning. He also represents executors and trustees with respect to administration of estates and trusts, probate litigation and taxation.

Steve focuses his practice in the areas of business and complex litigation, construction law, patent and trademark litigation, employment litigation, probate litigation, dispute resolution and appeals. He has 43 years of experience in more than 60 trials (both jury and non-jury). Among his accomplishments, Steve was listed in the 2004-21 editions of "Ohio Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine; in 2009 and 2017, Steve earned the distinction of being listed one of the Top 100 Super Lawy...