Commercial Litigation Litigation - Real Estate Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Joel H. Mirman
Firm
The Mirman Law Firm LLC
1 Best Lawyers award
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Joel has broad experience, starting with his education at Ohio University, where he majored in accounting and was a member of campus honorary organizations Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa. Joel obtained his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He was a partner in two regional law firms, served as General Counsel for a large franchising company, and for the last several years has been the owner of The Mirman Law Firm. For over 30 years, Joel has earned Martindale Hubbell's highest rating of AV Preminent Lawyer. He has been selected by Best Lawyers in America since 2003, and Super Lawyers since 2004.
Firm
The Mirman Law Firm LLC
1 Best Lawyers award
Overview
- The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1966
- Ohio University, B.B.A., graduated 1963
- Ohio, Supreme Court of Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- United States District Court Southern District of Ohio
- United States District Court Northern District of Ohio
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
- Ohio, Supreme Court of Ohio
- The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1966
- Ohio University, B.B.A., graduated 1963
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- United States District Court Southern District of Ohio
- United States District Court Northern District of Ohio
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Real Estate, Columbus, OH (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Health Care
- Mediation
- Personal Injury Litigation
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Cases
- Probate litigation
Joel has litigated disputes regarding disputes between beneficiaries and interpretation of wills and trusts.
- Business disputes
Joel has represented business owners in disputes over control. He has represented a bidder in a public works project dispute. He also has represented property owners in disputes with contractors, as well as a homeowners' association in a dispute with a non-complying owner.
Transactions
- Representation of physicians and medical practices
Joel has represented medical practice groups regarding physician issues as well as physicians regarding changes in their affiliations with practices and hospitals.
- Mediation
Joel has served as a volunteer mediator for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and as a private mediator.
- Ethics
Joel has served as Ethics Counsel for large and small firms, and has represented attorneys in Ethics matters. He is a past member of the Columbus Bar Association Ethics and Grievances Committee.
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