Denise Mirman
FOUNDING + MANAGING PARTNER
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.
Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA), Denise 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 is also asked frequently by other attorneys to serve as an arbitrator in divorce cases.
While Denise is a seasoned trial lawyer, 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.
Service & Community
Deeply committed to supporting the community, Denise mentors young lawyers through the Ohio Supreme Court’s Lawyer to Lawyer program and currently serves on the boards of the Alzheimer’s Association–Central Ohio Chapter and Thurber House. Previously, she served as a board member of the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio for eight years, and was a founding board member and past Chair of the board of Magical Moments Foundation.
Awards & Recognition
Best Lawyers in America Family Law, 2012-2025
Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in Central Ohio, 2015
Ohio Super Lawyers in Family Law, 2005-2025 (all years since inception)
Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio in any field: 2016, 2019-2020, 2022-2025
Top 50 Columbus Super Lawyers in any field: 2006, 2014-2017, 2019-2025
Top 25 Women Columbus Super Lawyers in any field, 2010–2025
Martindale-Hubbell AV_Preeminent rating (highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards)
Education
Juris Doctor, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
“When you work with Denise, you can expect the best legal representation in central Ohio. I appreciated her honesty, compassion and how she made me a priority.”
— Amy C.