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For Businesses
Business Formation and Governance
Entity setup, operating agreements and buy-sell terms written so partners know the rules before they ever disagree.
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Counsel for Ohio Lives
Guard What You Built
Honest answers and steady legal representation for Columbus families, founders and property owners at every turn.
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Who We Are
Columbus Counsel Built on Candor and Care
From a first phone call to a final signature, our attorneys keep you informed, prepared and protected in personal and business matters.
26+
Years in Practice
1.9K
Matters Handled
15yr
Avg. Attorney Tenure
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Seasoned Attorneys
Eight attorneys with deep courtroom and negotiating experience, each focused on a defined area of Ohio law.
Accessible, Human Counsel
Direct lines to your attorney, clear fee terms and updates written for people, not for paperwork.
Practice Areas
Focused Counsel for the Matters That Matter
Whether you are forming a company, resolving a dispute, planning for family or closing on property, a dedicated attorney guides every step and explains the options.
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For Businesses
Contracts and Commercial Deals
Vendor, customer and licensing contracts reviewed clause by clause, with fair asks drafted in plain language.
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When Conflict Arises
Disputes and Negotiation
Demand letters, early talks and mediation that aim to settle the matter before a courtroom becomes necessary.
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When Conflict Arises
Trial and Appeals Support
Files prepared from day one as if a jury will read them, with appellate review on the complex ones.
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For Families
Divorce and Dissolution
A clear path through dissolution or divorce, with budgets and asset lists organized before any support talks.
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For Families
Custody and Parenting Plans
Parenting schedules built around school, health and routine, negotiated first and argued only when needed.
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For Property Owners
Closings and Title Review
Title commitments, surveys and closing papers read line by line, so problems surface while there is time to fix them.
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For Property Owners
Leases and Land Use
Commercial leases, zoning questions and easement disputes handled with an eye on what the property needs next.
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Eight Attorneys, One Focus Each
Your matter is led by the attorney who works in that field every day, with a senior colleague reviewing strategy on anything complex.
Meet the whole team
Founding PartnerRuth Aldridge
Business and litigation strategyView profile
Trial AttorneyKevin Tran
Contract and commercial disputesView profile
Family CounselLena Morales
Divorce, custody and supportView profile
Business CounselWalter Penn
Formation, contracts, successionView profile
Property CounselMai Nguyen
Closings, title and leasesView profile
Employment AttorneyColin Hurst
Employment agreementsView profile
Estate CounselAnna Brandt
Wills, trusts and guardiansView profile
Senior CounselVictor Salas
Appeals and strategy reviewView profileFamilies and business owners return to us because we explain the law plainly, plan each matter in writing and stay prepared for court from the first day.
Seasoned Judgment
Twenty-six years of Columbus practice in courtrooms, boardrooms and living rooms.
A Written Game Plan
Each matter opens with a roadmap of steps, costs and likely timelines.
Updates Without Chasing
Scheduled check-ins and a direct line, so you always know where things stand.
Ready for the Courtroom
We negotiate from strength because every file is built as if it will be tried.
Client Stories
Kind Words From People We Have Stood Beside
"They explained every step of our partnership dispute in plain terms and kept the business running while it was resolved. We always knew what came next."
"Our closing had a title problem two weeks out. The team found it, fixed it with the seller’s side and we moved in on the original date."
"During a hard divorce they were honest about what was realistic and patient with my questions. The parenting plan still works for us today."
"They reviewed our vendor contracts, rewrote the risky clauses and gave us templates we still use. Worth every hour."
"Fast replies, clear fees and no jargon. I finally understood my employment agreement before I signed it."
"Our lease renewal had a clause that would have doubled our shared costs. They caught it and negotiated a cap before we signed."
"They told us early that mediation was our best route and why. It was, and it cost a fraction of what we had feared."
"Updating our will after the twins arrived took two short meetings. The one-page summary is on our fridge."
"A neighbor disputed our fence line. Mai had the survey reviewed and a boundary agreement signed within three weeks."
"They walked me through the separation agreement line by line and got the release language fixed before I signed."
Client stories are illustrative. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Before You Call
Questions We Hear Often
Straight answers about fees, timelines, privacy and what to expect when you first reach out to us.
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We advise businesses, families and property owners across Ohio on contracts, disputes, divorce and custody, estate plans, employment questions and real estate transactions.
Call (555) 214-7730, use the contact form or email hello@aldridgepenn.example. We usually reply within one business day to schedule a time that works for you.
Your first thirty-minute conversation carries no charge. We use it to understand the situation, outline options and explain fees before any engagement.
Timelines depend on the issue, the other side and the court calendar. We give you a written estimate early and update it at each milestone.
Yes. Conversations with our attorneys are confidential, and we store documents in encrypted systems with restricted access.
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