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William Nesbitt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of DUI / DWI Defense. William, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mathew may not be one of those table-pounding attorneys, but make no mistake, he is a fierce litigator. His ability to speak calmly and reasonably as well as to ask questions and actually listen to the answers makes him an especially strong negotiator and effective in advocating for his clients’ best interests. Mathew’s employment law practice is multidimensional. He defends employers against a wide range of employment claims ranging from unlawful discrimination, harassment and re...

Douglas J. Schockman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Douglas J., who practices law in New Albany, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey E. Kaman serves as the Administration Department and Columbus Office Chair at Kaman & Cusimano LLC, located in Columbus, Ohio. Jeff obtained his law degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law after graduating with honors from Loyola University Chicago with degrees in Honors History and Political Science. At Kaman & Cusimano, Jeff is extensively involved in community association law, concentrating on association operations, managing general operational inquiries, and ded...

Michael King joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in 2022 after serving as a Franklin County Municipal Court Judge. His practice focuses primarily on business litigation and municipal law. Throughout his career, Michael has served the Central Ohio community through several positions in the private and public sectors. In his roles as a judicial law clerk, trial attorney, municipal law director and prosecutor, Micheal has appeared in federal, state and local courts throughout Ohio. His exper...

Meredith K. Sugar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Meredith K., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole R. Woods is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Nicole R., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tracy A. Younkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Tracy A., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tracy A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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; ...

Gage has represented clients in a variety of matters in state and federal trial courts throughout Ohio, the Ohio courts of appeals, the Ohio Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Gage has a practice focused on complex commercial and tort litigation, with an emphasis in appellate advocacy. Gage is a Best Lawyers® for appellate Advocacy, an Ohio Super Lawyer® and AV Preeminent® rated lawyer from Martindale Hubble. In 201...