Catherine Mary White

Catherine Mary White

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

5 E. Long Street, Suite 501, Columbus, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 24 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2001

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Catherine M. White, Attorney at Law

5 E. Long Street, Suite 501, Columbus, OH, 43215

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Catherine Mary White's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

127 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 63 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Jocelyn | July 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

An attorney you can actually trust!

Divorce is one of the hardest things I've ever gone through, and I'm incredibly grateful I had Catherine White by my side. From the very beginning, Catherine was compassionate, attentive, honest, and genuinely invested in my case. One thing I especially appreciated is that when you hire Catherine,... you work directly with Catherine—not a paralegal or a revolving door of staff. She is a true solo practitioner, so she's incredibly busy, but I always knew my case mattered to her. If she wasn't immediately available, it was because she was working just as hard for another client as she did for me. What sets Catherine apart is her honesty. She won't tell you what you want to hear just to keep a case going or make more money. She gives straightforward, realistic advice, even when it's difficult, because she truly wants the best outcome for her clients. I always trusted that every recommendation she made was based on what was in my best interest. She worked tirelessly on my behalf and was fully prepared to fight for me. In the end, we didn't achieve the outcome I had originally hoped for, but that wasn't because of Catherine. After a long and emotionally exhausting divorce, I made the decision to settle because I simply wanted the process to end. I have every confidence that, had we gone to trial, Catherine would have presented a strong and well-prepared case. Perhaps the greatest compliment I can give is that by the end of my case, I didn't just feel like I had hired an excellent attorney—I felt like I had gained a lifelong friend. Catherine has a rare combination of legal knowledge, integrity, and genuine compassion that is difficult to find. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone facing a family law matter.

Posted by Rachel | March 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Heartfelt and powerful

My mom passed 7 months before my split and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to represent me during such a difficult time. You can tell how much she cares about her clients. But in addition to that passion, Catherine has the knowledge and confidence to handle what needs to be done. I went int...o divorce court with so much confidence having her to represent me. I have already recommended her to friends and will continue to do so.

Posted by Christina | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

You’ll be more than just another client when it comes to Catherine.

I was going through a very high conflict divorce and hired Catherine. She is such a sweet soul that I was nervous that I would need someone more aggressive and actually switched to another firm who specializes in high conflict divorce cases and lets just say I immediately realized the mistake I made ...and went back to Catherine. She does ask you to put in some of the work so she’s not frivolously charging you. She is so compassionate and caring. When I would walk into the courthouse and see her across the room, It instantly calmed my nerves. She was more than just an attorney, she was like the wise sister or aunt guiding me through the process. She treats her clients like family. She’s honest and straightforward and I’m so grateful I had her to get me through this very difficult and emotional time. I can’t express enough how wonderful she is.

Posted by Mike | September 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

Great experience through a difficult time and divorce. Highly recommend this attorney.

Posted by Mike | September 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

Great experience through a difficult time and divorce. Highly recommend this attorney.

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Christopher Tamms

Child custody lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Catherine is on the short list of lawyers who I would ask to cover for me in a pinch. I know her to be someone who truly cares about her clients. I endorse highly and unreservedly."

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Rainer Steinhoff

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. White is a compassionate attorney who works hard for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Associations

Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

Capital University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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