Vorys was established in 1909 and has grown to be one of the largest Ohio-based law firms with nearly 400 attorneys in seven offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Washington DC; and Alexandria, Virginia. Vorys currently ranks as one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States according to American Lawyer magazine.

Our business philosophy is compelling in its simplicity and, we believe, inspirational in its common sense. By taking care of our clients first, taking care of each other and taking care of the communities in which we live and work, we believe our success will take care of itself. We are very proud that our growth has primarily been the result of our clients’ successes.

We work with our clients to structure and finance corporate transactions, to negotiate real estate acquisitions and franchising arrangements, to develop and implement labor and employment law policies and practices, to comply with health care regulatory requirements, and to identify and avoid potential environmental problems. Our lawyers focus on recognizing emerging legal issues and developing approaches that allow our clients to conduct their businesses and activities in ways that minimize the risk of future liability.

When our clients become involved in disputes, they turn to our trial lawyers and entrust them with litigation of the most complex and challenging legal issues found in courtrooms today. Our lawyers have tried matters in federal and state courts across the country and have argued cases before the United States Supreme Court. Our trial lawyers provide our clients with creative and efficient representation that has achieved superior results.