James E. "Jim" Davidson

Experienced Trial Lawyer Delivering Results Dan joined Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP as a Partner in August 2013. He led the firm as Managing Partner in 2018 and 2019. He received his law degree from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude , from Youngstown State University. Dan is a trial attorney and enhances the insurance defense and law enforcement liability sections of the firm. He is experienced in employment and civil rights litigation, la...

Matthew Brown, Partner and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in 2008 and concentrates his practice on insurance coverage, business litigation, securities, and intellectual property. Matt represents clients in court (including hearings seeking injunctive relief), arbitration, mediation, and various regulatory and administrative proceedings. He has successfully argued cases in the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, numerous Federal Distri...

Samuel Lillard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Samuel practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel Lillard 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 Samuel Lillard is held by other lawyers.

David Ferris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Transportation Law. David practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David Ferris since 2019. 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 David Ferris is held by other lawyers.

Philip R. Westerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Philip R. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Philip R. Westerman 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 Philip R. Westerman is held by other lawyers.

Joseph A. Nigh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Joseph A. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph A. Nigh since 2020. 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 A. Nigh is held by other lawyers.

Joseph R. Durham is a member of Eastman & Smith and has represented cities, counties, local health districts, solid waste management districts, townships and villages in environmental law and litigation and public health law. Mr. Durham has represented clients before the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Review Appeals Commission, Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Ohio Real Estate Commission, county boards of revision (real e...

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...

Anthony joined the Carlile Patchen & Murphy Litigation Department in 2020 as Of Counsel. Anthony is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Ohio, including Ohio’s Northern and Southern districts. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, probate litigation, securities litigation, receiverships, landlord-tenant and collections.

Judith E. Galeano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals, Family Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Judith E. practices law in Dublin, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Judith E. Galeano since 2016. 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 Judith E. Galeano is held by other lawyers.