Overview
For over 55 years, Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP has provided legal excellence to businesses, families, and individuals. We value building long-lasting relationships with our clients and are dedicated to protecting and preserving what is important to them. At CPM, we foster collaborative, innovative problem-solving and are structured to leverage the expertise of all our staff to provide the individual attention our clients have come to expect. Although each of our practice areas addresses its own unique matters, our clients understand that CPM can support multiple legal issues and will serve as a trusted partner through complex business and personal circumstances. Because attorneys have a special obligation to the administration of justice and stewardship of the law, we encourage our attorneys to pursue service to the bar and teaching/educational opportunities. We also urge our attorneys to develop thought leadership on relevant legal issues and participate in their larger communities' affairs.
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP offers unrivaled expertise in the areas of Business Law, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Family Wealth & Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate, Banking, Taxation, Securities, and Insurance.
Rankings
Regional
Columbus-OH
Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Real Estate LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Columbus-OH
Corporate LawTier
2
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Trusts and EstatesRankings
Regional
Columbus-OH
Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Real Estate LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Columbus-OH
Corporate LawTier
2
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Columbus-OH
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
2
Columbus-OH
Securities RegulationTier
3
Columbus-OH
Insurance LawTier
3
Columbus-OH
Litigation - InsuranceTier
3
Columbus-OH
Litigation - SecuritiesTier
3
Columbus-OH
Municipal LawTier
3
Columbus-OH
Nonprofit / Charities LawPractice Areas
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 13 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Broker-Dealer
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Cannabis Law
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Construction Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Elder Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Arbitration
- Family Law Mediation
- Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
- Franchise Law
- Insurance Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Municipal
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Mediation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Patent Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Tax
- Tax Law
- Trade Secrets Law
- Trademark Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP proudly has 19 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Client Comments
A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
Awards
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Listed as a Top Workplace in Columbus by “Columbus CEO”
Recipient of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
U.S. News/Best Lawyers Best Law Firms (Tier 1 and Tier 2 rankings)
Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Lexis-Nexis/Fortune Magazine Top-Ranked Law Firm
Named Best Family Law Firm in Columbus , Ohio in "Columbus CEO " magazine's "Best of Business" readers' poll
Named Best Law Firm in Columbus, Ohio (Under 50 Attorneys) by "Columbus CEO" magazine's "Best of Business" reader's poll
Offices & Contacts
Columbus, OH
950 Goodale Boulevard, Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43212
United States
Dublin, OH
5200 Rings Road, Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43017
United States