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Donald C. Brey, Esq.

4.9
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Two Miranova Place, Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215-5098

Litigation, Crisis Management, Commercial Litigation and 4 more

About Donald C. Brey, Esq.

Don brings over forty years of experience advising and representing clients in the areas of litigation and administrative law, ethics, and campaign and election law. He is frequently sought out to advise and represent judges, lawyers and those who deal with the government on how to meet their ethical and legal duties, including defending clients against claims that they have failed to do so.

Don appears routinely on behalf of his clients before the Ohio Elections Commission, the Ohio Ethics Commission, the Inspector General’s office, and the Joint Legislative Ethics Commission. He also handles cases before the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Ethics and Grievances, the Disciplinary Counsel and bar association Certified Grievance Committees. He is a well- respected counselor in the area of ethics and professional responsibility and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America as one of the top lawyers in the administrative and litigation practices.

His administration law and litigation practice has been wide and varies from business disputes, licensing matters and election contents to First Amendment and other constitutional disputes, extraordinary writ actions and Appellate and Supreme Court cases.

Don frequently advises and represents religious and other non-profit organizations on a wide variety of issues. He advises office holders, candidates and other politically active individuals and organizations on campaign finance law compliance issues regarding appropriate fundraising and spending, candidate filings, as well as avoiding or defending slander or libel charges during a campaign. Don has perennially been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer in the area of Political Law for his work in this area.

Articles & Presentations

Articles
•Moore v. Harper: Who Should Draw Congressional Districts?, February 18, 2023

Honors

• Columbus CEO Top Lawyers,2025
•AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
•Ohio Super Lawyers, 2004-2026
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2026
•“Lawyer of The Year”, The Best Lawyers in America, 2012, 2019 (Administrative Law; Litigation - First Amendment)

 

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Donald C. Brey, Esq. got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Government 1
    • Government Relations
  • Other 4
    • Crisis Management
    • Public Law
    • Campaign and Election Law
    • Ethics and Professional Liability

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Miller, LLC
  • Additional Links
    http://https//www.isaacwiles.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Ohio
    Ohio 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
    Northern District of Ohio
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Activities

    Professional

    Ohio Bar Association
    Columbus Bar Association
    Federalist Society

    Community

    Coming Home Network International (Board Member)
    Museum of Catholic Art & History (Board Member)
    Center of Care (Board Member)
    Knights of Malta

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Yale Law School
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Ohio Wesleyan University
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
    summa cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1955
    Columbus, Ohio, August 31, 1955

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Partner at Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Miller, LLC
4.9
2 reviews

The Miranova BuildingTwo Miranova Place, Suite 700Columbus, OH 43215-5098U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Donald C. Brey, Esq. was admitted in 1981 to the State of Ohio.
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    Donald C. Brey, Esq. is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and United States Supreme Court.
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    Yes, Donald C. Brey, Esq. will accept MasterCard and Visa.
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    Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Miller, LLC has 39 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Miller, LLC was established in 2013.

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