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Posted by John | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Approachable, Genuine, Straightforward – He Cares

Joe Nigh was recommended to me by the Columbus Bar Association. During the course of my search for the right lawyer, I interviewed and selected Joe to represent my 17-year old son with a juvenile delinquency case with the Franklin County Juvenile Court. Joe and the entire staff at The Nigh Law Gro...up were professional, attentive, knowledgeable, personable, and kind. Joe always took the time to sit down with me, my son and my wife throughout the process. Joe was available to speak to me over the phone and the staff at his law firm were also there to support. Joe also took the time to life counsel my son as part of serving as his attorney. Joe “walks the talk” – everything he said to us he did. He is professional, approachable, genuine, straightforward, firm and fair – he cares. In terms of his compensation – he was worth his fee – he delivered value throughout the process and in the end delivered a positive outcome for my son. I would highly recommend Joe and The Nigh Law Group to anyone who has need for a strong, knowledgeable, and dedicated attorney.

Posted by Heath | December 29, 2013

Custody for Fathers

I was looking for the best child custody lawyers in Ohio that had a good record of getting the father good results as far as custody is concerned. Joseph Nigh was the attorney I decided to work with and he got started on my case the day after my son was born. In what was a very frustrating and chal...lenging time dealing with the opposing side Joe did a good job of keeping me positive and getting a favorable outcome. He is extremely knowledgeable as is his staff. He was able to get me 50/50 shared parenting while avoiding a costly trial. I highly recommend Joe and his staff to anyone going through a child custody situation especially fathers.

Posted by Bob | July 01, 2012

Dedicated, Compassionate, and Committed Advocacy

I first met Attorney Nigh (Joe) in 2008. At the time, I was in the process of interviewing several attorneys in the Columbus / North Central Ohio area for representation in a very heated and complex child custody matter. Needless to say, during the course of my search for the right lawyer, I interv...iewed almost a dozen attorneys. As I presented my case materials and facts to each of them during initial consultations, most if not all were more concerned with how much of a deposit I would be able to place with them rather than exploring the very serious allegations of safety associated with my son's living arrangements at the time. Those who did express interest in my case, only did a cursory review of the evidence and were quick to dash my hopes of getting custody as a "father" in Ohio. Joe not only took the time to actually sit down with me for almost an hour, but was the ONLY attorney who actually took the time to actually analyze the initial facts that I provided him.....and he was honest enough to tell me that my chances of getting full residential custody would be a challenge. Throughout the next 3 years of on and off litigation, Joe continued to review copious amounts of evidence with meticulous eyes. Not only was he available to speak to me over the phone at a moment's notice, but the staff at his law firm were also there to support. Joe's sense of professionalism extended to both me and my family as we faced a very difficult moment in our lives. Joe would have the compassion to support me, but also maintain a strong sense of unbiased advocacy for my son's best interests. In the end, Joe's dedication to helping the court and the GAL to see the true facts and issues in my son's case resulted in me getting FULL RESIDENTIAL CUSTODY of my son. Joe is someone who has made an indelible mark on my son's like as well as mine. I will never forget the lengths that he and his staff have gone through over the last few years. To be honest, this was a very emotionally and monetarily trying situation as my son's custody case lasted for several years, however, the outcome in the end was well worth it. Joe's perseverance proves what a difference a dedicated attorney can make. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone, father or mother, who has need for a strong, knowledgeable, and dedicated family attorney.

Posted by Janine | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Do Not Hire Joe Nigh

No representation in terms of advocacy nor legal guidance / direction was provided. I hired Joe January 2025 and fired him November 2025 in the middle of divorce settlement negotiations. He was ineffective, absent, and well overpaid for a lack of services. His associate Jessica Rowland is inexperienc...ed, nonchalant and impersonal. Between the two attorneys I received no strategic planning nor advocacy on my behalf. Neither attorney was worth the money charged. Do not waste your money with this firm.

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