General Information
Year founded:
2008
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Overview
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Most individuals, businesses and professional organizations will require the help and guidance of a skilled attorney at some point. When that occasion arises, it is wise to consult a nationally recognized legal resource. Contact a firm with the significant resources and depth of knowledge to handle even the most complex case.
The attorneys at the law firm of Arnold & Clifford LLP, have been recognized for professional excellence by such organizations as Ohio Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon's Top 500 Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America and the American College of Trial Lawyers. The firm has won numerous significant cases, including the largest wrongful death verdict to date in Franklin County, one of the highest Consumer Sales Practices Act awards rendered in Ohio, the largest underinsured motorist's case verdict in Franklin County, the first contested award for advancement of attorney fees under Ohio law, and numerous business and corporate disputes.
Where Lawyers Go When They Need A Lawyer
Our Columbus litigation attorneys represent a diverse client base, including individual and corporate clients. Business litigation is the firm's principal focus. The seasoned litigators of Arnold & Clifford LLP, will take select litigation cases in any area when the need arises. Once undertaking a matter, the firm's lawyers have the skill, experience and passion to achieve success. But most of all, they are dedicated to their clients, putting in the time and effort it takes to get the best possible result.
The attorneys at the law firm of Arnold & Clifford LLP, have been recognized for professional excellence by such organizations as Ohio Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon's Top 500 Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America and the American College of Trial Lawyers. The firm has won numerous significant cases, including the largest wrongful death verdict to date in Franklin County, one of the highest Consumer Sales Practices Act awards rendered in Ohio, the largest underinsured motorist's case verdict in Franklin County, the first contested award for advancement of attorney fees under Ohio law, and numerous business and corporate disputes.
Where Lawyers Go When They Need A Lawyer
Our Columbus litigation attorneys represent a diverse client base, including individual and corporate clients. Business litigation is the firm's principal focus. The seasoned litigators of Arnold & Clifford LLP, will take select litigation cases in any area when the need arises. Once undertaking a matter, the firm's lawyers have the skill, experience and passion to achieve success. But most of all, they are dedicated to their clients, putting in the time and effort it takes to get the best possible result.
Rankings
Arnold & Clifford LLP is metro ranked in 7 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsMetro Rankings
Columbus-OH
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
About Our Clients
DSW, Inc.Penn Gaming, Inc.MI Homes, Inc.Abercrombie & FitchDaily Services, Inc.Aon Risk Services, Inc.America's Floor Source, Inc.Basic Media GroupDominion Homes, Inc.Retail Ventures, Inc.Business First, Inc.Prosper Business Development
Select Clients
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- America's Floor Source
- Aon Risk Services, Inc.
- Columbus Business First
- Dominion Homes, Inc.
- M/I Homes, Inc.
- Penn Gaming, LLC
- Prosper Business Development, LLC
- Retail Ventures, Inc.
- Safe Auto Insurance Company
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Commercial Litigation
Doesn't get any better than James E. Arnold & Associates.
Mick Layman
– Bobby Layman Cadillac GMC
Employment Law - Individuals
I was facing a very difficult legal situation, and the lawyers at James E. Arnold & Associates worked hard to help me out. I always felt I was receiving excellent legal advice, and was always convinced that the staff had my interests at heart. I would definitely recommend them to friends in need.
Andrew Escobedo
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Columbus-OH
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 2 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Securities
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Arnold & Clifford LLP has 3 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Arnold & Clifford LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- Selected Best Litigation Law Firm by Columbus CEO Magazine
Main Location
Columbus,
OH
115 West Main Street, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
614-460-1600
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Management and Personnel
Marketing Director
Julie Davis