Denise Mirman

Top rated Family Law attorney in Columbus, Ohio

Friedman & Mirman Co., L.P.A.

Practice areas: Family Law

Licensed in Ohio since: 1982

Education: The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law

Languages spoken: Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2026

Friedman & Mirman Co., L.P.A.

1320 Dublin Road
Suite 101
Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-221-0090 Email: Denise Mirman Visit website

Denise has practiced family law for over 30 years, representing clients in Columbus and throughout Central Ohio. She also has extensive trial experience in state and federal court, including jury trials, in business cases and other legal matters.

Denise, who is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association, has received global recognition by Chambers & Partners for her work in high net worth cases, and she has been honored statewide for many years in Best Lawyers in America, including Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in 2015, and in Ohio Super Lawyers, where she has been named consistently among the Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio and Top 50 Women Lawyers in Ohio in all fields of practice. In addition, Denise holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating, its highest possible distinction for legal ability and ethical standards.

Denise concentrates on complex family law matters, including business valuations, start-ups, highly compensated executives, professional athletes, private equity interests, cryptocurrency, multi-generational family wealth, and high-conflict custody disputes. She also is asked frequently by other attorneys to serve as an arbitrator in divorce cases.

Denise is a seasoned trial lawyer, but she knows that resolving cases amicably if possible is often the best result for her clients. She enjoys strategizing in cases and finding creative solutions.

Denise is deeply committed to supporting the community. She mentors young lawyers through the Ohio Supreme Court’s Lawyer-to-Lawyer program. She also currently serves on the boards of the Alzheimer’s Association–Central Ohio Chapter and Thurber House, and has previously served on the boards of the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio and the Magical Moments Foundation.

First Admitted: 1982, Ohio

Professional Webpage: https://www.friedmanmirman.com/attorneys/our-partners/denise...

Bar / Professional Activity

American Bar Association: Member, and member of Family Law Section.
Columbus Bar Association: Member since 1982; former chair, Family Law Committee; former member, Professional Ethics and Grievances Committee.
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Ohio Chapter. Former Chair, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Family Law Section.
Mentor, Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring program
Ohio State Bar Association:Member, and member of Family Law Committee.

Representative Clients

I have represented clients throughout central Ohio in all categories of family law practice. I have also argued in various appellate courts, and in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Special Licenses / Certifications

OSBA Certified in Family Relations Law.

Pro bono / Community Service

Member, Board of Directors, Alzheimer's Association-Central Ohio Chapter, 2015
Member, Board of Directors, Women's Fund of Central Ohio, 2016

Honors

Best Law Firms, U.S. News-Best Lawyers
Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers, and the 2014-2015 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in Family Law
Honored for professional success and community contributions, 40 Under 40, Business First newspaper
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
AV rated, Martindale Hubbell

Educational Background

I attended Ohio State University and graduated with a B. A. in Political Science. I won the William Jennings Bryan Award while there, an award previously given only to graduate students. I was a member of the National Moot Court team while attending OSU Moritz, and won awards at the regional competition and at OSU Moritz for my performance on that team.

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

I am a frequent lecturer for various bar groups in Ohio, including Ohio CLE and the Ohio State Bar Association. I also speak to non-attorney professionals and lay groups. I particularly enjoy talking to students of all ages about the legal process.
Speaker, Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Day of the Woman, Family Law Section, San Francisco, California, ABA Annual Meeting, 2013