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The Nigh Law Group LLCManaging Partner
Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.
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Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.

4.8
75 reviews

300 South Second Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Divorce, Family Law, Custody and 9 more

About Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.

Joseph Nigh was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Family Law

Honors and Awards

Best Lawyers 2024-2020

AV Rated-The highest rating in ethical standards

Avvo Rating 10 Top Attorney

Marquis Who’s Who in America

The National Top 100 Advocates

Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys 2020

Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys 2019

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2019

Columbus Business First. Largest Central Ohio Family Law Practices 2019

Super Lawyers 2019

Super Lawyers 2018 Rising Star Award

ASLA Top 100 Lawyer 2018

Expertise Best Litigation Attorneys in Columbus 2017

Columbus CEO Best of Buisienss 2017 Nominee

Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 2017

Attorney And Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys 2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award - 4 Years - 2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award – 2 Years - 2017

10 Best Under 40, 2 Years Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™, 2014-2016

Top Attorneys – Outstanding Young Lawyers In Cleveland & Columbus

AIOFLA’s “10 Best Under 40″ 2014

The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2013-2016

The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, 2014

The American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40 Ohio, 2014-2015

Appointed to a 5 year term as a Board Member of the Ohio Board of Dietetics by Governor Kasich

America’s Most Honored Professionals “Top 5%,” 2014-2015

Who’s Who in American Law, 2005-2014

Listed in U.S. News and World Report Edition of Best Law Firms, 2010-2014

Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Stars, 2009-2014

National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 under 40 in Ohio, 2012- 2014

AVVO – Client’s Choice, Divorce, 2012

AVVO – Top Divorce Attorney, “10”, 2012

Franklin County Private Attorney Representative to the Ohio Summit on Children, 2009

Selected by Columbus C.E.O. as one of the best divorce and family relations law firms

Classes/Seminars Taught

• 2023, Ethical Use of Private Investigators, Columbus Bar Association

• 2023, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2022, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2021, Parental Alienation and Abuse Allegations (Advanced Family Law), Nations Business Institute (Updated Presentation)

• 2021, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• 2021, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2020, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2019, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2019, Parental Alienation and Abuse Allegations (Advanced Family Law), National Business Institute (Cincinnati)

• 2019, Juvenile Law New Lawyer Training, Practice of Law CLE

• 2018, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2018, The Use of Mental Health Experts in Family Law Litigation, Athens County Bar Association (Athens)

• 2017, Alienation and Abuse Allegations in Custody Proceedings, (Advanced Family Law) National Business Institute (Cincinnati)

• 2017, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2016, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2016, Effectively Arguing Contempt Issues, National Business Institute

• 2016, Advanced Child and Spousal Support Issues, National Business Institute

• 2016, Caselaw Update on Bindovers, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2014, Children as Witnesses in Family Law Litigation, Ohio State Bar Association (Live and Recorded)

• 2013, Juveniles and the Media, Ohio State Bar Association (Live and Recorded)

• 2013, Collateral Consequences in Juvenile Adjudications, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2013, Bindover/Transfer Proceeding Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2013, GAL Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2012, General Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2011, GAL Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2011, Delinquency Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2011, PCC Trials and Tribulations: Caselaw and Legislative Update in Permanent Custody Cases, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2010, Sexting: Electronic Sex Among Teens, National Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit (Washington, D.C.)

• 2010, Sexting: Electronic Sex Among Teens, Ohio Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit (Dayton, OH)

• 2010, Juvenile Delinquency/Criminal Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers & Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• 2010, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers & Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• 2009, Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2009, Client Interviews, The Supreme Court of Ohio New Lawyer Training, Columbus Bar Association

• 2009, Transfer Hearings for Juveniles Being Transferred to Adult Court: Case Law And Procedures For Handling Bindovers, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2008, Juvenile Delinquency/Criminal Caselaw Update, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2008, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency Caselaw Update, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2007, Objections & Appeals: Practices and Procedures, Columbus Bar Association

Classes/Seminars Organized

• Justice for Children Practicum, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; 2014, 2013, 2012

• Capital Paralegal Program, 2011

• Human Trafficking, Columbus Bar Association, 2010

• Representing the Juvenile Sex Offender, Columbus Bar Association, 2009

Publications

• Children May Be Witnesses in Family Law Trials, published in Ohio State Bar Association, “Law You Can Use”

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association, Member

• Ohio State Bar Association, Member

• Columbus Bar Association, Sustaining Member

- Juvenile Law Committee, Chair, 2008-2010

- Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court Task Force, 2009

• Columbus Bar Foundation, Fellow

• Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member

• Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers, Member

- President, 2013-2015

- Board Member, 2010-2015

- Preliminary Review Committee Chair, 2013-2014

 

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Silver Client Champion
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq. got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq. got this award in 2021

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Child Custody
Posted by William
January 24, 2024
Hired Attorney Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.

Working with Joe was an excellent experience. Joe took the time to learn about my case, listen to my concerns and then came up with a case winning game plan. Joe has become a dear friend of mine and he truly cares about the welfare of his clients. If you want it done right and handled properly then Joe is the lawyer you need to call.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 10, 2016
Hired Attorney Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.

SMART! VERY SMART. Joe offers great advice, and his performance in the court room coupled with how prepared he was for trial, and complimented his Was wit. I was truly impressed and happy with his performance. I highly recommend him and his staff, including the very impressive Courtney Zollars. They treat you like a person, and truly care about your child and you.

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
January 24, 2024
Hired Attorney Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.

From start to finish, top to bottom, the entire team at Nigh Law is excellent. Joe and his team approached my case with compassion and patience, which was very appreciated. I have always felt confident that Joe and the entire staff at Nigh Law are experts in their field and have the utmost respect for the law.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 22, 2013
Hired Attorney Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 8
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Child Custody
    • Adoptions
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Paternity
  • Other 3
    • Custody
    • Children Services Matters
    • dissolution

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Ohio
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
    U.S. Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law
    Class of 2004
    J.D.
    Honors: Certificate in Children’s Studies
    Other Education
    The Ohio State University
    Class of 1999
    A.A.

    The Ohio State University
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    Psychology, magna cum laude; Honors: The Ohio State Superior Academic Achievement Award; Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma; Psi Chi

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Managing Partner at The Nigh Law Group LLC
4.8
75 reviews

300 South Second StreetColumbus, OH 43215U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq. was admitted in 2005 to the State of Ohio.
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    Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq. is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and United States Supreme Court.
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    Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq. attended The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law.

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