As one of Central Ohio’s best family law firms, we have the skill & experience to solve your legal issue.

About Our Firm

MEET OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS

Denise and Scott’s 40+ year track record of success, integrity & industry expertise are unparalleled.

Founding Partner

Founding Partner

MEET OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS

Denise and Scott’s 40+ year track record of success, integrity & industry expertise are unparalleled.

Founding Partner

Founding Partner

SENIOR COUNSEL
Expertise
- All aspects of family law
- Litigation & negotiation
- Domestic violence
Awards & Recognition
- 2024–present: Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- 2021-present: Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Ohio State Bar Association
- 2021-2025: Best Lawyers®: "Ones to Watch in America" for work in Family Law
- 2023–2025: Top Lawyers, Columbus CEO
Professional Membership Associations
- Member, American, Ohio State, and Columbus Bar Associations
Education
- Juris Doctor, The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, 2005

SENIOR COUNSEL

Expertise
- All aspects of family law
- Complex civil trial and appellate litigation
- Large and multifaceted litigation
Awards & Recognition
- 2020: Capital University Law School Judge Markus Family Adjunct Faculty Award
Professional Membership Associations
- Member, Board of Trustees, Columbus Bar Foundation
- Member, Board of Trustees, Law and Leadership Institute
- Member, Board of Trustees, Thurber House
- Volunteer, Restored Citizens
Education
- Juris Doctor, Capital University Law School, 1987
- Honors: Magna cum laude; Order of the Curia

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Languages
- English, Russian & Ukrainian
  Резюме на русском языке
Expertise
- All aspects of family law
- Custody
- Litigation
Awards & Recognition
- 2021, 2023-2025: Super Lawyers®: Rising Star
- 2021-2025: Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America
Professional Membership Associations
- AFCC Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
Community Involvement
- 2014-Present: The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
- 2021-Present: Magical Moments Foundation
Publications
- 2022: Columbus Bar Association: “Father’s Rights in Ohio: What You Need to Know”
- 2023: Ohio State Bar Association: “Practice Tip: Working with ESL Client”
Education
- The American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute 2023
- The Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy, 2022
- The Columbus Bar Association Barrister Leadership Academy, 2020
- Juris Doctor, Capital University Law School, with Pro Bono Honors 2016

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Expertise
- All aspects of family law
Awards & Recognition
- 2022, 2025: Super Lawyers®: Rising Star
Professional Membership Associations
- 2013-2015: Member, Children and Family Law Advocates (Publicity Chair and President)
- 2013-2014: Junior Fellow, Family and Youth Law Center (formerly National Center for Adoption Law and Policy)
- 2014-2015: Fellow, Wells Conference on Child Welfare & Adoption Law
- 2014-2015: Student Worker, Family and Youth Advocacy Center
Education
- Juris Doctor, Capital University Law School, 2015
- Honors: Magna cum laude

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Expertise
- All aspects of family law
- Challenging family circumstances
Awards & Recognition
- 2022: Avvo Client’s Choice Award
Professional Membership Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association Juvenile Law Committee; Chairperson
- Central Ohio Association for Justice; Member
- Ohio State Bar Association Family Law Committee; Member
Speaking Engagements
- 2023: Moderator, Human Trafficking Awareness and Overview, OSBA CLE Series
- 2022: Speaker, Freedom A La Carte Legal Empowerment Workshop Series – Marriage Termination, Protection Order, and Child Protective Services Basics
- 2022: Speaker, ChildAbuse, Neglect, Dependency Panel, OSBA Juvenile Law Committee’s Annual CLE
Education
- Juris Doctor, Capital University Law School, 2020; Pro Bono Honors
- Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy, 2022