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Stephen E. Chappelear represents clients in Columbus, Ohio across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Stephen E. Chappelear
Steve focuses his practice in the areas of business and complex litigation, construction law, patent and trademark litigation, employment litigation, probate litigation, dispute resolution and appeals. He has 43 years of experience in more than 60 trials (both jury and non-jury).
Among his accomplishments, Steve was listed in the 2004-21 editions of "Ohio Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine; in 2009 and 2017, Steve earned the distinction of being listed one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Ohio, and in 2021, among the Top 50 Super Lawyers in Columbus. Steve is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Steve is a member of the National Council of the OSU Moritz College of Law. He recently served on the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association. He formerly chaired the Litigation Section of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Trial Techniques Committee of the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, and the Real Estate and Probate Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is past president of the Ohio State Bar Foundation, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, the National Conference of Bar Foundations, the OSU Moritz College of Law Alumni Association, and the Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer Inn of the American Inns of Court.
Steve is admitted to practice law in Ohio, before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Steve is a frequent author and speaker on a wide range of legal issues.
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The Ohio State University
JD · 1977
The Ohio State University
BA · 1974
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Ohio, Ohio
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Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction, Columbus (OH)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contract Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bar Service Medal, Columbus Bar Association
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Columbus West High School Hall of Fame
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Community Service Award, OSU Moritz College of Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Alumni Service Award, Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Wrestling Hall of Fame
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pro Bono Award, Ohio Public Interest Law Foundation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ritter Award, Ohio State Bar Foundation
2026
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What areas of law does Stephen E. Chappelear practice?
Stephen E. Chappelear focuses on Business, Construction, IP, Litigation, and Trusts.
Where is Stephen E. Chappelear located?
Stephen E. Chappelear primarily serves clients in Columbus, Ohio, with an office at 250 Civic Center Drive, Suite 280.
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