DWS Law - Dittmer, Wagoner & Steele
Personal Injury | Serving Gahanna, OH
866-274-1842DWS Law - Dittmer, Wagoner & Steele, serving clients in the Gahanna, Ohio area, a reputable legal practice for Personal Injury issues.
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The Central Ohio Law Firm For All Your Legal Needs
At Dittmer, Wagoner & Steele LLC., we believe that choosing a general practice law firm to handle your legal needs shouldn’t mean sacrificing experience and high-quality counsel when you need it most. At our firm, each of our nine attorneys has years of experience focused in a particular area of law, which ensures you’re getting the outstanding guidance you need to reach the best possible outcome in your case.
Whether we’re helping an accident victim recover damages for their injuries or effectively guiding a corporation through litigation, we pride ourselves on our ability to expertly represent and defend the best interests of clients throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas in Ohio.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business & Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
Call us today at 866-274-1842 or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Jeffrey A. Dittmer

Bar Admission:
- Ohio, 1989
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1989
- U.S. Federal Court, 1989
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1988
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1984
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association, Member, Admissions Committees
- Ohio Association for Justice
- Central Ohio Association for Justice
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Attorney Mark E. Phillips
Bar Admission:
- Ohio, 1984
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1985
- West Virginia, 1986
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 1986
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia, 1986
- U.S. Tax Court, 1989
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1991
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1984
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.S., Bachelor of Science - 1976
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
Attorney Paul W. Steele III

Bar Admission:
- Kentucky, 2014
- Ohio, 2006
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2014
Education:
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
- J.D. cum laude - 2006
- Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio
- B.A. - 2003
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- Ohio Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Ohio Association for Justice
Attorney Robert J. Wagoner
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1998
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 1997
- John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio
- B.S. - 1994
- Major: Economics
Attorney Zachary Bias
Bar Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Ohio, 2014
Education:
- The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2014
- Law Journal, Entrepreneurial Business Law Journal, Editor, 2012, 2014
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A. - 2011
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: History
- Minor: Business
Verdicts & Settlements
Here are few examples of our personal injury experience. Let us help you achieve the results you deserve, call 614-300-7450 today.
- Obtained $4 million jury verdict as co-counsel in a medical malpractice case for Physician's failure to properly diagnose stomach cancer.
- Obtained $4.3 million settlement of a product liability claim against a major automobile manufacturer.
- Obtained $1.3 million jury verdict in a premises liability claim later set aside when motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict was granted by the trial court.
- Obtained $1 million settlement for Plaintiff who suffered traumatic brain injury in automobile accident.
- Obtained $250,000 settlement for Plaintiff who suffered mild traumatic brain injury in automobile accident.
- Obtained $150,000 settlement for minor Plaintiff who lost finger in ATV accident.
- Successfully defended a liquor control/police officer in an eleven count theft in office prosecution in State Court, who was found not guilty on all counts.
- Successfully defended two Delaware County corporations against claims of intentional tort and negligence for the death of an employee after the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of both corporations.
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Jeffrey A. Dittmer
This attorney practices in Ohio and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Estate Planning | Since 2007 |
| Family Law | Since 2007 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2007 |
