If you need legal help with collections matters in Ohio, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Ohio attorneys handle cases involving debt recovery for creditors, debtor protection from harassment, FDCPA violations, garnishment defense, and credit reporting disputes, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Court of Common Pleas to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for collections matters in Ohio is generally 8 years written, 6 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Court of Common Pleas, and Ohio's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Ohio State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on collections in Ohio bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The collections attorneys listed here practice throughout Ohio and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to collections law in Ohio for an in-depth look at Ohio's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

William G. Chris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 50 South Main St., 10th Floor Akron OH 44304
(330) 434-3000
The University of Toledo College of Law (1985)
Ohio Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Construction Law
James E.P. Sisto - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schuerger Law Group
 1001 Kingsmill Parkway Columbus OH 43229
(614) 674-6901
Georgetown University Law Center (1986)
Bar #0020089
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Collections International Law
Daniel Lee Bennett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Daniel L. Bennett, Attorney At Law
 805 N. Limestone St. P.O. Box 2231 Springfield OH 45501
(937) 886-6130
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Bar #0071965
Ohio Bar
Suspended License
Verified
Business Law Collections Criminal Law
Allison L. Harrison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Allison L. Harrison Law, LLC
 100 E. Broad St Suite 320 Columbus OH 43215
(614) 440-1395
Capital University Law School (2007)
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Paul Spaeth - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 7925 Paragon Rd., Ste. 101 Dayton OH 45459
(937) 223-1655
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law (1979)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Jonathan Layman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jonathan M. Layman, Lawyer at Law, LLC
 117 W. Main St. Ste. 209 Lancaster OH 43130
Capital University Law School (2007)
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Ronna Lucas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4901 Hunt Road Suite 103 Cincinnati OH 45242
Capital University Law School (1994)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Scott Allan Pullins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 110 East Gambier Street Suite 3 Mount Vernon OH 43050
(740) 392-3505
Ohio University
English
Ohio Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Benjamin Asebrook - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hanna & Fisher
 822 Oakwood Ave Napoleon OH 43545
(419) 599-1010
University of Dayton School of Law (2020)
English, Russian
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Consumer Law
John N. Zomoida Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Anthony & Zomoida
 40 South Main Street Poland OH 44514
(330) 259-0043
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
English
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Collections Consumer Law
Matthew T. Dixon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shew & Dixon Law Office
 16 North Main Street Middletown OH 45042
(513) 422-4227
Mississippi College School of Law (1997)
English
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Collections Criminal Law
Jennifer Bergert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 116 Cleveland Ave NW Suite 709 Canton OH 44702
(330) 639-4540
University of Akron School of Law (1997)
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Collections Estate Planning
Lisa Owings - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 122 Broad Blvd Cuyahoga Falls OH 44221
(844) 713-3328
English
Missouri Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Keith Golden - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Golden & Meizlish Co., LPA
 923 E Broad St Columbus OH 43205
(614) 258-1983
Capital University Law School
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Jeffrey Lewis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jeffrey M. Lewis Co., LPA
 1650 Lake Shore Dr. Suite 150 Columbus OH 43204
(614) 384-2075
Ohio State University - Columbus (1978)
English
Ohio Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Amy L. Wells - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 7925 Paragon Road Suite 101 Dayton OH 45459
(937) 435-4000
University of Dayton School of Law (2001)
Ohio Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Collections Consumer Law
Misty Wood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Misty Wood Law LLC
 4001 W CENTRAL AVE Suite 1 Toledo OH 43606
(567) 318-4465
University of Toledo College of Law
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Scott W. Paris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Paris Law, LLC
 1991 Crocker Road Suite 600 Westlake OH 44145
(440) 252-4025
University of Akron (2000)
English, Spanish
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Collections Consumer Law
Eric Valente - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Valente Law, LLC
 77 Milford Drive 226 Hudson OH 44236
(440) 792-6777
University of Toledo (2009)
English
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Consumer Law
Katherine a.w. Gallagher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Katherine Gallagher, Ltd.
 126 North Walnut Street Wooster OH 44691
(330) 601-1999
University of Akron School of Law (1997)
Bar #0073310
US DISTRICT COURT - SOUTHERN OHIO DISTRICT Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Collections Elder Law
Jeffrey James - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jeffrey James Law Office
 337 Hickory Street Akron OH 44303
(330) 815-3063
Ohio Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Criminal Law
Jeff Robert Laybourne - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Laybourne Law LLC
 159 South Main Street Suite 900 Akron OH 44308
(330) 434-3880
University of Akron School of Law (2002)
Ohio Bar
Active License
Collections Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Brian Shonk - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 7 1/2 North High Street Canal Winchester OH 43110
(740) 653-6464
Boston College Law School (1984)
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Elder Law
Christopher Paul Frederick - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Christopher P. Frederick
 304 N 2nd St Hamilton OH 45011
(513) 737-5100
The University of Toledo College of Law (2000)
Ohio Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
Dennis Aaron Rathburn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rathburn & Associates
 3163 S High St Columbus OH 43207-3671
(614) 497-9918
Capital University Law School (1987)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Collections Divorce DUI & DWI
John Arthur Schuh - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2662 Madison Rd Cincinnati OH 45208
5133212662110
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1973)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
R. Mark Henry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
R. Mark Henry, Lawyer at Law
 130 W. Second St. Suite 2100 Dayton OH 45402
(937) 461-1212
University of Dayton School of Law (1990)
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Consumer Law Insurance Claims
John James Joseph - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Joseph & Joseph & Hanna Co., LPA
 155 West Main Street Suite 200 Columbus OH 43206
(614) 449-8282
Pennsylvania Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Landlord Tenant
William Travis Garrison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ohio Attorney General's Office
 37 East Wilson Bridge Road #260 Columbus OH 43085
(614) 728-5752
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law (2003)
Bar #0076757
Ohio Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Collections
Mr. Eric Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jones Law Group, LLC
 513 E. Rich Street Columbus OH 43215
(614) 545-9998
Capital University Law School
English
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Health Care Law Medical Malpractice
Morgan E. Giles - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
THE GILES LAW GROUP
 109 E. High Street Mt. Vernon OH 43050
(740) 397-5321
Capital University (2008)
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Matthew Paul Curry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
MPC LAW, LLC
 18 E William St #3 Delaware OH 43015
(614) 380-0202
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (2001)
English
Ohio Bar
Active License
Collections Foreclosure Defense
Mr. Charles L. Tate - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8118 Corporate Way, Suite 110 Mason OH 45040
(513) 204-1441
University of Cincinnati College of Law (1996)
English
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Foreclosure Defense
Martin Bielat - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Martin Bielat LLC
 2121 Euclid Ave. A092 Cleveland OH 44115
(216) 308-1906
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (2015)
English, Spanish
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Environmental Law
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