Gahanna, OH

John M. Alton

John M. Alton is a highly experienced attorney and mediator in Ohio, specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice. He began his career in 1977, initially representing defense clients for 16 years before switching to plaintiff representation for the subsequent 25 years. He has tried over 60 cases to verdict and argued more than 15 cases in appellate courts. Mr. Alton is board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Civil Trial Advocacy (1997) and has been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer since 2004, and by Best Lawyers since 2005, including being named Professional Malpractice Lawyer of the Year in 2020. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (inducted 2000) and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (inducted 1996) and the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (since 2021). He also holds a Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers distinction since 1992. He frequently lectures on civil litigation and trial techniques and has authored legal articles.

Jeffrey A. Dittmer

Born in Lorain, Ohio, on April 18, 1962, Mr. Dittmer graduated from The Ohio State University (B.A. 1984), and Capital University Law School (J.D. 1988). He is admitted to practice in Ohio and the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. A former bailiff and staff attorney in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Mr. Dittmer focuses his practice on civil and criminal litigation, including the prosecution of personal injury, products liability and wrongful death claims. Mr. Dittmer's experience in criminal defense law includes all aspects of misdemeanors and felonies - including white collar and business crime. He represents both individuals and businesses in his civil and criminal practice. As a trial attorney, he has tried many jury and bench trials to verdict throughout the state of Ohio. He has also presented oral arguments before the 5th and 10th District Courts of Appeals. Trustee of Hampsted Village Homeowners Association. Counsel to dozens of homeowner and condominium associations throughout Ohio.

Jeffrey A. Dittmer

Born in Lorain, Ohio, on April 18, 1962, Mr. Dittmer graduated from The Ohio State University (B.A. 1984), and Capital University Law School (J.D. 1988). He is admitted to practice in Ohio and the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. A former bailiff and staff attorney in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Mr. Dittmer focuses his practice on civil and criminal litigation, including the prosecution of personal injury, products liability and wrongful death claims. Mr. Dittmer's experience in criminal defense law includes all aspects of misdemeanors and felonies - including white collar and business crime. He represents both individuals and businesses in his civil and criminal practice. As a trial attorney, he has tried many jury and bench trials to verdict throughout the state of Ohio. He has also presented oral arguments before the 5th and 10th District Courts of Appeals. Trustee of Hampsted Village Homeowners Association. Counsel to dozens of homeowner and condominium associations throughout Ohio.

Brad Keating

Brad Keating began his legal career after passing the Ohio Bar Admission in 2003. He created The Keating Firm LTD. in 2005 to focus his legal practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and wrongful death lawsuits.

Joel Newby

Attorney Joel Newby received his Bachelor’s from Ohio University in Political Science and Sociology. He also received a Master’s in Political Science from Ohio University. He was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science honors fraternity and President of Graduate Student Senate. Joel attended and graduated from Capital University Law School with Pro Bono Honors. While in law school, Joel was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in the General Litigation clinic. Joel is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio. Attorney Joel Newby was a law clerk in the Franklin County Public Defender’s office prior to working as an Attorney at a law firm. He left that law firm to start his own practice. Joel believes that the client’s needs should come before the Attorney’s paycheck. That is why Attorney Newby started The Newby Law Office and created an affordable fee schedule so everyone can afford an attorney.