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COLUMBUS, OHIO (Nov. 6, 2025) – The Best Lawyers in America®, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has selected Isaac Wiles for its “Best Law Firms: 2026 Edition” both nationally and locally. In all, 21 different legal specialties offered …

Those who have been in the crosshairs of an Apex deposition – where one party in a lawsuit seeks to depose the opponent’s president and/or CEO – understand the drama and tension that can result from such a legal maneuver. …

COLUMBUS, OHIO (October 8, 2025) – Isaac Wiles, a full-service law firm in Columbus, Ohio, is pleased to announce the addition of Beth Johnson as its new Law Firm Administrator. She will assume the duties of current Chief Executive Officer …

Great drama and tension come together when one party seeks to depose its opponent’s President or CEO. In the profession, we call this an Apex deposition. It is one of the most critical and trying moments in business litigation. An …

This year marks an extraordinary milestone for four of our current and retired attorneys, Lawrence A. Belskis, James C. Carpenter, Michael L. Close and Gregory M. Travalio, as they celebrate 50 years in the legal profession. Their dedication, leadership and …

I am often asked if a draft report, contract, or other document should be produced if asked for in a public records request. In a recently published decision, Forhan v. Ohio House of Representatives, 2025-Ohio-4336, the Ohio Court of Claims …

In divorces, disputes over how to divide retirement and pension benefits are common – and often messy. At issue is whether one spouse is entitled to receive a portion of the other spouse’s retirement or pension payout as part of …

COLUMBUS, OHIO (August 21, 2025) – The Best Lawyers in America®, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 15 Isaac Wiles attorneys as Best Lawyers in America for its upcoming 2026 edition. Also honored were partners Ryan Spitzer …