Coshocton, OH

Don A. Dal Ponte

Don A. Dal Ponte has been with the firm since 1972 and a partner since 1978. He is a graduate of Xavier University (1969) and the University of Notre Dame Law School (1972). He was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1973. His major practice areas include General Practice, Civil and Personal Injury Litigation, Business Law, Family Law, Wills, and Estates.

Ethan Vessels is a trial lawyer who has recovered over $80 million for clients. He is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been recognized as a SuperLawyer and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He practices in high-stakes civil cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, insurance disputes, and oil and gas litigation, in Ohio and West Virginia.

Miles D. Fries

Miles D. Fries has been a partner with the firm since 1986. He is a graduate of Brooklyn College (1975) and Ohio Northern University Law School (1978). He was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1978. His major practice areas include Personal Injury Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Social Security Disability Claims, and General Practice.

William Fields retired from law practice in 2004. During his career, he focused on estate planning and probate. He held several distinguished positions, including Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and President of the Washington County Bar Association.

Donald A. Wietmarschen

Donald A. Wietmarschen has been a Partner with the firm since 1990. He is a graduate of Ohio Dominican College (1977), Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law (1981), and Capital University Law School (LL.M. in Taxation, 1991). He was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1981. His major practice areas include Taxation Law, Estate Planning Law, Business Law, and representation of Nonprofits.

James R. Krischak

James R. Krischak was a partner with the firm since 1988 and retired in 2024. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University (1972) and Capital University Law School (1977). He was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1977. His major practice areas included Criminal Law, Family Law, and Real Estate Law.

Wayne W. Phillips II

Wayne W. Phillips II has been affiliated with the firm as Of Counsel since 1990. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern University (1967) and Ohio Northern University School of Law (1972). He was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1972 and also in Indiana. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio and a Personal Financial Specialist. His major practice areas include Corporate Law, Financial and Estate Planning, Retirement Plans, and Tax Return Preparation.