Atty. Joseph C. Pickens
As a collaborative and assertive litigator focused on civil litigation, including all aspects of debtor/creditor litigation, Joe represents clients in a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, real estate disputes, eminent domain actions, professional negligence/malpractice claims and administrative law actions. He frequently appears before state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as state and other government agencies.
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Joseph C. Pickens is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Miller, LLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, and government. Educated at Duke University (B.A., 1995) and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Class of 2002 (—). Active member of Professional & Community Activities Professional •American Bar Association •Columbus Bar Association •Federal Bar Association •Ohio State Bar Association Community •Columbus Legal Aid, Active Volunteer. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As a collaborative and assertive litigator focused on civil litigation, including all aspects of debtor/creditor litigation, Joe represents clients in a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, real estate disputes, eminent domain actions, professional negligence/malpractice claims and administrative law actions
- He frequently appears before state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as state and other government agencies
- Joe was a collegiate and professional athlete and remains an avid fitness and sports enthusiast
- This contributes to his competitive nature as he hates to lose more than he loves to win, and his fine-tuned attention to every detail while remaining focused on what matters most to his client and the case
- Recognized by his peers for excellence in commercial litigation as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers and honored by Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation, and Bankruptcy Litigation, Joe is a graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and received his undergrad from Duke University
- When not practicing law, Joe is an unapologetic Cleveland professional sports fan, plays on softball and vintage baseball teams, and enjoys training for and completing triathlons
- But he’s most proud of being a dad to his 5-year old daughter
- Experience •Represented clients in wide ranges of commercial litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, real estate disputes, eminent domain actions, professional negligence/malpractice claims and administrative law actions. •Represented governments and municipalities throughout Ohio, including counties, townships and municipalities. •Represented business entities and individuals in bankruptcy court litigation, including preference, fraudulent transfer and nondischargeability proceedings. •Represented commercial real estate landlords in the removal of and monetary recovery from tenants. •Represented individuals and business entities in defending and prosecuting claims regarding the enforcement and validity of personal guaranties. •Represented creditors in all aspects of post-judgment collection proceedings. •Represented individuals and business entities in domestic relations and family law issues and litigation. •Attorney and Law Clerk with office of division counsel for Harsco Corporation, 2001-2004 •Prior to his legal career, Joe played football professionally for several years, including two seasons in Europe
- Honors • Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2021 • Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2007, 2012
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
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 andnue, 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.
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