Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.

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Joseph Aaron Nigh, Esq.: Attorney with The Nigh Law Group LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Joseph Nigh was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Family Law

Honors and Awards

Best Lawyers 2024-2020

AV Rated-The highest rating in ethical standards

Avvo Rating 10 Top Attorney

Marquis Who’s Who in America

The National Top 100 Advocates

Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys 2020

Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys 2019

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2019

Columbus Business First. Largest Central Ohio Family Law Practices 2019

Super Lawyers 2019

Super Lawyers 2018 Rising Star Award

ASLA Top 100 Lawyer 2018

Expertise Best Litigation Attorneys in Columbus 2017

Columbus CEO Best of Buisienss 2017 Nominee

Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 2017

Attorney And Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys 2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award - 4 Years - 2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award – 2 Years - 2017

10 Best Under 40, 2 Years Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™, 2014-2016

Top Attorneys – Outstanding Young Lawyers In Cleveland & Columbus

AIOFLA’s “10 Best Under 40″ 2014

The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2013-2016

The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, 2014

The American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40 Ohio, 2014-2015

Appointed to a 5 year term as a Board Member of the Ohio Board of Dietetics by Governor Kasich

America’s Most Honored Professionals “Top 5%,” 2014-2015

Who’s Who in American Law, 2005-2014

Listed in U.S. News and World Report Edition of Best Law Firms, 2010-2014

Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Stars, 2009-2014

National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 under 40 in Ohio, 2012- 2014

AVVO – Client’s Choice, Divorce, 2012

AVVO – Top Divorce Attorney, “10”, 2012

Franklin County Private Attorney Representative to the Ohio Summit on Children, 2009

Selected by Columbus C.E.O. as one of the best divorce and family relations law firms

Classes/Seminars Taught

• 2023, Ethical Use of Private Investigators, Columbus Bar Association

• 2023, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2022, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2021, Parental Alienation and Abuse Allegations (Advanced Family Law), Nations Business Institute (Updated Presentation)

• 2021, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• 2021, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2020, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2019, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2019, Parental Alienation and Abuse Allegations (Advanced Family Law), National Business Institute (Cincinnati)

• 2019, Juvenile Law New Lawyer Training, Practice of Law CLE

• 2018, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2018, The Use of Mental Health Experts in Family Law Litigation, Athens County Bar Association (Athens)

• 2017, Alienation and Abuse Allegations in Custody Proceedings, (Advanced Family Law) National Business Institute (Cincinnati)

• 2017, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2016, Statewide Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2016, Effectively Arguing Contempt Issues, National Business Institute

• 2016, Advanced Child and Spousal Support Issues, National Business Institute

• 2016, Caselaw Update on Bindovers, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2014, Children as Witnesses in Family Law Litigation, Ohio State Bar Association (Live and Recorded)

• 2013, Juveniles and the Media, Ohio State Bar Association (Live and Recorded)

• 2013, Collateral Consequences in Juvenile Adjudications, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2013, Bindover/Transfer Proceeding Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2013, GAL Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2012, General Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2011, GAL Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2011, Delinquency Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2011, PCC Trials and Tribulations: Caselaw and Legislative Update in Permanent Custody Cases, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2010, Sexting: Electronic Sex Among Teens, National Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit (Washington, D.C.)

• 2010, Sexting: Electronic Sex Among Teens, Ohio Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit (Dayton, OH)

• 2010, Juvenile Delinquency/Criminal Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers & Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• 2010, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers & Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• 2009, Juvenile Caselaw Update, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2009, Client Interviews, The Supreme Court of Ohio New Lawyer Training, Columbus Bar Association

• 2009, Transfer Hearings for Juveniles Being Transferred to Adult Court: Case Law And Procedures For Handling Bindovers, Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2008, Juvenile Delinquency/Criminal Caselaw Update, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2008, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency Caselaw Update, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

• 2007, Objections & Appeals: Practices and Procedures, Columbus Bar Association

Classes/Seminars Organized

• Justice for Children Practicum, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; 2014, 2013, 2012

• Capital Paralegal Program, 2011

• Human Trafficking, Columbus Bar Association, 2010

• Representing the Juvenile Sex Offender, Columbus Bar Association, 2009

Publications

• Children May Be Witnesses in Family Law Trials, published in Ohio State Bar Association, “Law You Can Use”

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association, Member

• Ohio State Bar Association, Member

• Columbus Bar Association, Sustaining Member

- Juvenile Law Committee, Chair, 2008-2010

- Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court Task Force, 2009

• Columbus Bar Foundation, Fellow

• Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member

• Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers, Member

- President, 2013-2015

- Board Member, 2010-2015

- Preliminary Review Committee Chair, 2013-2014
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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Custody
  • Child Support
  • Children Services Matters
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Child Custody
  • Adoptions
  • Spousal Support
  • Visitation Rights
  • Paternity
  • dissolution

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The Ohio State University, A.A., 1999; The Ohio State University, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude; Honors: The Ohio State Superior Academic Achievement Award; Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma; Psi Chi, 2001
Law School Attended:
The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law, J.D., Honors: Certificate in Children’s Studies, 2004
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Ohio; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. Supreme Court
Languages:
English
ISLN:
918623506

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other - Cash and Check, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (34 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/08/20 in Family Law

    Joe is a very knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney. He has excellent trial skills and does an exceptional job in representing his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/06/20 in Juvenile Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/06/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/21/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/09/20 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/09/20 in Family Law

    Joe is a bright, hard-working attorney that I am proud to call a colleague.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/26/20 in Family Law

    I have known Joe Nigh both professionally and personally for over 10 years. He is passionate about helping his clients through difficult situations. His team's approach to family law is second to none. If you are seeking counsel for any domestic rela... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/24/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/18 in Family Law

    Joe is an excellent Attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/05/18 in Divorce

    Joe is very tenacious and does an extremely good job in representing his clients very diligently.

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (39 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Working with Joe was an excellent experience. Joe took the time to learn about my case, listen to my concerns and then came up with a case winning game plan. Joe has become a dear friend of mine and h...

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380-251-1931  Phone

614-379-6454  Fax

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