Christopher Lewis Trolinger

Christopher Lewis Trolinger

3.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

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

503 South High Street, Suite 201, Columbus, OH

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Divorce, Dissolution, Separation, Custody, Spousal Support, Child Support, and Parenting Time

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Location

Trolinger Law Offices, LLC

503 South High Street, Suite 201, Columbus, OH, 43215

Trolinger Law Offices- Cincinnati

11 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, OH, 43202

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Christopher Lewis Trolinger's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lou | February 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Outstanding representation

Chris is currently representing me and has represented me in a few other cases, I feel comfortable enough in his professionalism to leave a review before this case is over. He has a mind like I’ve never seen, I don’t doubt he has been the smartest person in the room most of his life. He also has a g...reat personality coupled with a desire to win in all aspects of life. He’s work ethic is extremely intense. He is always a step ahead and extremely strategic. His knowledge of law is very impressive, his quiet but confident demeanor has always allowed me to stay calm. He has an amazing way of explaining what’s going on and dumbing down things for the average person. He has always fought for my family and I like he was fighting for his own, even behind the scenes. He knows exactly when to be soft spoken and when to be aggressive. He’s very good at reading the room. Chris has always amazed me at the amount of cases he’s fought and won on my behalf. Absolutely amazed at the person he is.

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Christopher Lewis Trolinger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chelsea Berger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I know. He’s caring, bright, and willing to put in the time and effort to achieve the best possible results for his clients. He’s also easy to work with, and always there when you need him. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Chris to anyone."

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Konstantin Matejic

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher is an excellent attorney with deep knowledge in family law, but also every other practice area that so often intersects during these matters. Christopher works hard for his clients to get the results they seek to achieve while continuing to be a wonderful representative of the Columbus and Ohio legal community."

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Michelle Askins

Family lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris is an exceptionally experienced attorney, who knows the ins and outs of family law better than anyone. He always picks up on the smallest of nuances, and never lets any issue escape his grasp."

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Erika Smitherman

Family lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris delivers exceptional results in each of his cases. His experience in various areas of law is a true asset to his clients and his team."

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Ronald Petroff

Family lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a top-notch professional in the industry. His clients and colleagues can expect sophisticated and attentive work from Chris, as he is extremely results-driven and goal-oriented."

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Erika Smitherman

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Best Divorce Lawyers in Columbus, Expertise

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Managing Partner, Trolinger Law Offices, LLC

2016 - 2021

Senior Associate, Petroff Law Offices LLC

2008 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Farlow & Associates LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

2008 - Present

Union County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Central Ohio Association for Justice

Board of Trustees

Sample of Legal Cases

In re L.S. 2016-OH-4999

Client reunited with his children

Barker v. Goodrich, 649 F.3d 428 (6th Cir.)

The Court found that such period of restraint could vilolate the Eighth Amendment.

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Education

2008

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Arkansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Ohio Association for Justice CLE

Family Law

Publications

2015

The Ohio Association for Justice Quarterly Cohabitation in Domestic Relations Cases Post- McGlothan

Languages

English

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