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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. …

You don’t need 100 people. You need the right people. Hear from our client, Grove City Family Dentistry, about how engaging Isaac Wiles and our Partner Jeff Stankunas made all the difference in her legal matters, and why we were …

Great drama and tension come together when one party gives notice it will be taking the deposition of its opponent’s President or CEO. In the profession, we call this an Apex deposition. An APEX deposition is one of the most critical …

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 (September 16, 2025) – Columbus CEO magazine has recognized 11 Isaac Wiles attorneys as “2025 Top Lawyers” in the magazine’s September issue. They are among the 600 Central Ohio attorneys who were highly recommended by their peers based …

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 …

Congratulations to our Partner, Jessa Gary, on her appointment to the Board of Directors for the Marion Community Foundation. Her nomination and approval at the Foundation’s annual meeting is a testament to her commitment to service and community leadership.