I have worked as a Paralegal in Licking County for close to 25 years and worked closely on cases…read morewith a lot of attorneys, ranging from domestic relations to criminal defense. Jim is, by far, the most exceptional, knowledgeable and professional attorney that I've had the pleasure of working with. He is thorough, leaving no stone unturned, and takes the time to actually listen to the clients needs, never rushing them allowing them to explain their situation. You don't find that mannerism often. I admire his honesty and willingness to fight for his clients, remaining open to suggestions and other avenues to explore if needed. When I needed legal advice, Jim immediately called me after hours and met with me the following day. Any time I come across someone needing legal counsel, he is my "go to" first. It's hard to find someone with integrity that you can actually trust with your life and future when it comes to competent representation, and I proudly give Jim that title.

Right from the start James struck me as the competent attorney I was in search of. From our first…read moreconsultation before even hiring James he was already prepared and familiarized himself with my case information. I walked into his office with anxiety about my case and walked out with peace of mind. He and his secretary Alison were nothing but pleasant to work with throughout the entire process of my case. In October 2024 I was charged with felony drug possession after being pulled over in a traffic stop. I wanted and needed a lawyer that was willing to fight for me. James did exactly that! My charges were eventually dropped dismissed thanks to James. I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome of my case. Having to choose again, I would hire him without hesitation. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a competent and professional attorney who gets results.

Over a period of several months this past winter and spring, my wife and I had the pleasure of…read moreworking with Mr. Gary Vinson and his Office in crafting a Family Trust for our family. I had been dreading this task for the usual reasons (don't want to think about dying, worried about family dissension, etc.), but Mr. Vinson supplied ample verve, sensitivity, and good humor, along with exceptional professional expertise, to make the process as pain-free as it could possibly be. At the outset, Susan and I had no clear idea of what we were doing or even what we actually wanted to accomplish. But Mr. Vinson's insightful questions, laying out of options, thorough discussion of pros and cons, demystification of probate law and estate planning, and exploration of alternative outcomes clarified for us the different choices we might make and the possible outcomes of those choices. Ably assisted by his partner/Office Manager/spouse, Mr. Vinson prepared necessary documents for us along with clear instructions on how to proceed going forward. He also made an offer (still open) to meet individually with any of our seven children in case they need help understanding the structure of the Trust and their place in the arrangements. I'll mention parenthetically that the whole effort was, to my mind, surprisingly affordable. In short, working with Mr. Vinson and his Office has provided my wife and me with great peace of mind and the sense that we have provided for our children and grandchildren as best we can. Thank you, Mr. Vinson! Over a period of several months this past winter and spring, my wife and I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Gary Vinson and his Office in crafting a Family Trust for our family. I had been dreading this task for the usual reasons (don't want to think about dying, worried about family dissension, etc.), but Mr. Vinson supplied ample verve, sensitivity, and good humor, along with exceptional professional expertise, to make the process as pain-free as it could possibly be. At the outset, Susan and I had no clear idea of what we were doing or even what we actually wanted to accomplish. But Mr. Vinson's insightful questions, laying out of options, thorough discussion of pros and cons, demystification of probate law and estate planning, and exploration of alternative outcomes clarified for us the different choices we might make and the possible outcomes of those choices. Ably assisted by his partner/Office Manager/spouse, Mr. Vinson prepared necessary documents for us along with clear instructions on how to proceed going forward. He also made an offer (still open) to meet individually with any of our seven children in case they need help understanding the structure of the Trust and their place in the arrangements. I'll mention parenthetically that the whole effort was, to my mind, surprisingly affordable. In short, working with Mr. Vinson and his Office has provided my wife and me with great peace of mind and the sense that we have provided for our children and grandchildren as best we can. Thank you, Mr. Vinson! Over a period of several months this past winter and spring, my wife and I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Gary Vinson and his Office in crafting a Family Trust for our family. I had been dreading this task for the usual reasons (don't want to think about dying, worried about family dissension, etc.), but Mr. Vinson supplied ample verve, sensitivity, and good humor, along with exceptional professional expertise, to make the process as pain-free as it could possibly be. At the outset, Susan and I had no clear idea of what we were doing or even what we actually wanted to accomplish. But Mr. Vinson's insightful questions, laying out of options, thorough discussion of pros and cons, demystification of probate law and estate planning, and exploration of alternative outcomes clarified for us the different choices we might make and the possible outcomes of those choices. Ably assisted by his partner/Office Manager/spouse, Mr. Vinson prepared necessary documents for us along with clear instructions on how to proceed going forward. He also made an offer (still open) to meet individually with any of our seven children in case they need help understanding the structure of the Trust and their place in the arrangements. I'll mention parenthetically that the whole effort was, to my mind, surprisingly affordable. In short, working with Mr. Vinson and his Office has provided my wife and me with great peace of mind and the sense that we have provided for our children and grandchildren as best we can. Thank you, Mr. Vinson! Over a period of several months this past winter and spring, my wife and I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Gary Vinson and his Office in crafting a Family Trust for our family. I had been dreading this task for the usual reasons (don't want to think about dying, worried about family dissension, etc.), but Mr. Vinson supplied ample verve, sensitivity, and good humor, along wit

If you're looking for the best Real Estate, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Probate Lawyer in…read moreColumbus - Gary Vinson II Attorney at Law is your man. I can't tell you how wonderful it has been working with Gary. He is very good at what he does. He really knows his stuff and is very generous with his advice. You will be impressed by him - I guarantee it. Gary has been a very dear friend and business partner of mine since 2000. He has done more for me than almost any other attorney on the planet. I thank God for Gary. In a world of corrupt and greedy lawyers, Gary is the oasis you're looking for. Call him now!

I was recommended to Smitherman law by a co-worker of mine. Within 10 minutes of talking to Kellee…read moreI knew I was in good hands. I felt comfortable and she reassured me that her and Erika would do everything they could to help me. They both are very knowledgeable and understanding of what I am going through and compassionate when I tell them my fears and worries.

I would highly recommend this law firm her team has been diligent on working with my divorce. They…read moreare very thorough and don't miss anything.

One of the best lawyer, I'll recommended for all my friends without exception…read more Thank you so much Mr Sanjay for for help and good communication and understanding the situation

I can only say great things about Sanjay. He stepped in for my attorney and made me feel that he…read morewas going to go to battle for me. He didn't stop at just the court date he kept fighting for me after. I highly recommend him to everyone!

If I could give this firm 100 stars I would. They are absolutely incredible people. They are…read morecompetent and kind. What a combination! We were recommended to this firm by our local family attorney who met Mr Petroff at a training. They mentioned he was a great man. Well we were assigned Elizabeth Mitchell due to the nature of our case. She has a lot of experience with child services cases we were dealing with. I have to say Elizabeth is very communicative and intelligent when it comes to family law. She was in constant communication with my husband and myself. She made sure to keep us updated with every change in the case. Elizabeth is definitely meant for this line of work. If you need a firm who will fight extremely hard for your family this is it right here. I loved working with them. Thanks again!

I would NOT recommend anyone Erika Smitherman from Petroff Law Offices…read more She came unprepared for the hearing and agreed with almost everything the opposite side insisted on for the financial part of the settlement. Didn't have anything prepared for the child custody part. Days before hearing she lied to me about the possible outcomes and her strategy. If you still decide to go with her, prepare the templates you want for settlement yourself, and bring paper and a laptop as Erika most probably won't have it. Also, get ready to send the same documents over and over for discovery, and don't feel surprised if you get documents about opposite-party discovery with a few months' delay..

If you are seeking a divorce attorney and you want to retain an experienced counsel only to be…read morerepresented by an amateur at the last minute without warning or consent, or you welcome counsel that will fight harder for your soon-to-be ex than you, or you hope to be told that you instructed us to fail you miserably, or you embrace sleepless nights wondering what might have been had you chosen a more competent counsel, then Wolinetz & Horvath just might be the firm for you.

Very sharp lawyer. Guided me through a very tough divorce. He was responsive and patient. Very…read morehighly recommended.

Absolutely Excited I Chose You As My Lawyer & In Such Short Time! Extremely knowledgeable and…read moreStraight To The Point. Hired Him One Day And In Less Than 24 Hours He Was Already Showing Up For Me. I Appreciate You Soo Much. Thank You Mr. Maher For Being The Life Savior You Are :)

Mr Maher colin You have been dedicated and creative in your work. I wish you continued success He's…read morean excellent and honest lawyer. I didn't expect my case to be resolved the same day. Thank you so much

Mark and his team are amazing. They have helped me and few others I have sent over the years clear…read moreup bankruptcy issues. Wonderful team would recommend and do recommend.

I knew Mark from his involvement with the Ohio State football saturdays at Ohio Stadium. I since…read morewhen on to compete professionally and am now a team scout and coordinator. I was in financial distress, and it is difficult to think clearly and make good decisions . That, in addition to not understanding a legal process complicates matters even more. When I first contacted him for bankruptcy, Mark explained the law, outlined in clear language the steps in the process that needed to be done. He was knowledgable as well. He filed my bankruptcy case and I was very pleased with the services that were provided by Mark and his office. I was just served on Christmas Eve with a summons for another matter and I did not seriously expect a return call from the office until Monday. Well, Mark called me back on Christmas Day. And he was on his way to his family gathering where he was going to play the piano for his relatives. I had previously used him for a bankruptcy situation and the case was flawless. He had thoroughly reviewed my debts and income and filed very quickly. Because of his excellent work in getting my case filed, my credit reports all revealed that all my bills were covered by my bankruptcy. When I received the notice of my recent lawsuit for another type of case, I knew that i could reach out to Mark to get straight, honest advice, because that is exactly what he had provided in the past. Again, he reached out to me on the holiday and within 10 minutes he guided me in the right direction. I was able to attend my family gatherings with confidence that the bogus lawsuit filed against me would be taken care of. I am still surprised that he called me when he is a very busy person, even in this pandemic that will not go away. But clearly Mark cares. I simply do not understand some of the other reviews about his abilities, when I clearly have had numerous good experiences with Mark and his law firm. Mark is a good person with excellent fundamentals in both his profession and his personal dealings. This is remarkable in todays world. He is also a busy piano player during the holiday seasons, but he still called me and shared his time with me. I am most impressed with this type of work ethic. Thank you again, and Merry Christmas to Mark!!