Atty. Alan K. Veatch
Pursuant to a merger with the firm in which he was a principal since 1985, Alan has been a Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP since 2015. He primarily works with closely held and family businesses of all types and the individuals and families who own those businesses.
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) & More Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH
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About Alan K. Veatch at a Glance
Alan K. Veatch is a trusts, family law, and business attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan K. Veatch
- Pursuant to a merger with the firm in which he was a principal since 1985, Alan has been a Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP since 2015
- He primarily works with closely held and family businesses of all types and the individuals and families who own those businesses
- Alan’s practice areas cover a broad range of business and personal matters, including – tax-exempt nonprofits
- real estate
- estate planning and estate & trust administration
- planning, structuring, and financing of new and existing businesses
- negotiating and structuring multi-million dollar and smaller business acquisitions and divestitures
- drafting and negotiating many types of contracts, including agreements with vendors and customers
- designing and implementing consulting, employment, buy-sell, non-compete, and similar agreements
- developing and negotiating commercial leases and property purchases and sales
- and estate, tax, and succession planning for multi-generational family and other closely-held businesses
- He represents a broad range of businesses, including manufacturing, retailing, technology, other services, vehicle dealerships, medical and dental practices, distributors and manufacturer’s representatives, and many others
Practice Areas Explained
Alan K. Veatch's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan K. Veatch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbus.
Trusts in Columbus
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Family Law in Columbus
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Business & Corporate Law in Columbus
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbus
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Columbus Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbus-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Columbus Choose Alan K. Veatch
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan K. Veatch's practice in the field of trusts, family law, and business.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, family law, and business, Alan K. Veatch can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Alan K. Veatch attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Alan K. Veatch Handles in Columbus
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