Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Columbus, OH
For over 55 years, Carlile Patchen & Murphy has provided legal excellence to businesses, families, and individuals. We prioritize building long-lasting relationships with clients, protecting what matters most to them through individualized attention and collaborative problem-solving. Our attorneys leverage deep expertise across banking, business law, employment, estate planning, litigation, real estate, securities, and taxation to address complex legal challenges.With a commitment to community service since 1987, we encourage attorneys to engage in bar leadership and educational initiatives. Our history includes strategic mergers, such as with Campbell Hornbeck Chilcoat & Veatch in 2015, expanding our reach to serve clients in Central Ohio's growing markets. We emphasize practical solutions, balancing legal and business risks while maintaining a client-centric approach.
Services
Banking & Finance
Bankruptcy Representation
Business Law
Business Transactions
Commercial Real Estate
Employment Law
Family Law
Intellectual Property
Litigation Services
Taxation
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We have over 55 years of experience in regional legal services.
- Our collaborative approach leverages expertise across all staff members.
- We represent nearly every major financial institution in Columbus.
- Our attorneys are recognized leaders in business and legal communities.
- We offer tailored solutions for complex legal challenges across industries.
What people say
Exceptional legal expertise
Responsive team
Cost-effective solutions
Proactive counsel
Trustworthy representation
Services
Banking & Finance
Our Banking & Finance practice represents major financial institutions and borrowers in commercial lending, workout strategies, and real estate title work. We handle complex loan structures, asset-based lending, and regulatory compliance for regional and national lenders. Our in-house title agency provides full-service support for real estate transactions.
Bankruptcy Representation
We offer strategic counsel for creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, including claim filings, lien protection, and asset recovery. Our team handles Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, focusing on maximizing recoveries while minimizing litigation costs through pre-bankruptcy planning and workout agreements.
Business Law
We provide comprehensive legal services for business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys serve as outside general counsel for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 corporations, offering tailored solutions for tax planning and corporate governance.
Business Transactions
Our business transaction attorneys handle mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and securities offerings. We specialize in structuring complex deals with a practical approach that balances legal requirements with business objectives, ensuring smooth execution from due diligence to closing.
Commercial Real Estate
We represent clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, development, and leasing. Our services cover zoning, tax-deferred exchanges, and construction projects, supported by in-house title services through our Cornerstone Title Agency subsidiary.
People
Richard V. Patchen
Founding Partner
Co-founded Carlile Patchen & Murphy in 1967, establishing its reputation for sophisticated legal representation in business transactions and community service.
Denis J. Murphy
Founding Partner
Co-founder who helped build the firm's foundation in corporate law and community engagement until his passing in 2005.
Jack C. Butler
Partner
Experienced attorney specializing in banking and finance law with decades of experience representing financial institutions and commercial lenders.
Jordan C. Butler
Partner
Business law expert focusing on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business planning for regional clients.
Geoffrey S. Kunkler
Partner
Estate planning specialist with extensive experience in trust administration and Medicaid eligibility planning for seniors and caregivers.
Questions
What areas of law does Carlile Patchen & Murphy specialize in?
We specialize in banking & finance, bankruptcy, business law, commercial real estate, employment law, family law, intellectual property, litigation, and taxation.
Does the firm offer services outside Columbus, Ohio?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Central Ohio with offices in Columbus and Dublin, and provide legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions through our practice areas.
What experience does the firm have in business transactions?
With over 55 years of experience, we've handled transactions ranging from small business sales to billion-dollar leveraged buyouts across various industries.
How does the firm approach estate planning?
We create customized estate plans focusing on asset protection, Medicaid planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer while minimizing tax implications.
Can the firm assist with commercial real estate matters?
Yes, our real estate attorneys handle acquisitions, financing, development, leasing, and zoning issues supported by our in-house title agency services.
