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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Stephanie | August 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Support Through a Difficult Case

Joseph Nigh represented me through a long and very difficult custody case, and my only regret is that I didn’t find him sooner. I wish I had worked with Nigh Law from the very beginning of my divorce process. The entire office works together exceptionally well. Everyone is attentive, compassionate..., and truly takes the time to listen. Joe took the time to understand all the details of my situation and helped me focus on the information that was most relevant in a courtroom setting. He was always kind, understanding, and professional. The Nigh Law Group helped me move forward after one of the most difficult times in my life, and I will always be grateful for their hard work, dedication, and support. I highly recommend Joe and the entire Nigh Law Group to anyone going through a difficult family law matter.

Posted by Matt | July 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Skilled, Effective Legal Representation

A prominent Columbus child therapist recommended Joe Nigh to me without hesitation after having seen the negative effect that a difficult divorce and poor outcome had on my children, and how worried he was for them if the looming custody battle ended with another poor outcome. This decades-experienc...ed therapist understood just how important it was to have the right attorney to navigate such delicate, high stakes proceedings effectively. That endorsement held a lot of weight, and scheduling a meeting with Joe proved to be the best decision I had made in two years of litigation up to that point. With Joe and Courtney’s experienced and reassuring guidance, my decisions throughout the custody battle were informed and right for my children, and they skillfully won the outcome that I was looking for and that my children needed. The paralegal and administrative staff are also excellent and contributed in no small part to my great experience with NLG. I highly recommend Nigh Law Group.

Posted by Melissa | December 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Thorough and Dedicated

Joe was referred to me by a lawyer with a different field of expertise. Unfortunately, I experienced a high-conflict divorce and subsequent contentious issues with the finalized separation agreement and shared parenting plan. Joe assisted me with the latter. My case was extremely complicated and invo...lved a great deal of detail. Joe was thorough, and his team included multiple paralegals who were also highly competent (Thank you Lynn and Rachel!) Joe is a no BS, direct attorney who was up front with my magistrate about the issues at hand. He always responded to my emails and cared about my case even after the case concluded. Additionally, he listened to what was most important to me and helped negotiate to that end.

Posted by susan | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney

excellent lawyer

Joseph came highly recommended, he handled a custody case for me. He was always available to me and his assistant, Lynn was fantastic also. They told me exactly what to expect and all was handled very professionally. Meeting Joe in person was a pleasant experience, he was prepared and I found ...him to be very personable, kind and down to earth.

Posted by Nicole | May 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Joe is the standard by which other attorneys should be held!

My case took a lot of unforeseen turns, but Joe and his co-counsel, Erin Sanford, stood by my side through every step. From the very first consultation, Joe gave me such clear insight and advice on how to proceed. I’ve struggled with writing this review, which Joe and the entire team at NLG would g...et a good laugh out of, as I’m rarely at a loss for words… However, I’m unsure how to adequately share all of his exceptional qualities in a few sentences. He sets the bar and is truly the standard by which other attorneys should be held. He is proactive, knowledgeable, honest, prepared, realistic, and truly dedicated to his clients. Although no one can predict the outcome of any custody dispute, you can be confident that Joe will always guide you in the right direction to obtain the best possible outcome for you and your child. NLG’s support staff (Lynn and Zach) are just as impressive as their counsel. Joe and Erin (Sanford) had my back during the scariest, most stressful time in my life thus far… For their patience, support, and guidance, I will always be grateful!

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