Carpenter Lipps LLP was founded in 1994 by the three senior litigation partners from the Columbus office of Jones Day. From its earliest days, to its current composition of approximately 40 lawyers in three cities (Columbus, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.), the Firm has consistently maintained a first-tier reputation as a litigation boutique representing Fortune 500 clients in high-stakes, complex commercial litigation across the United States. Carpenter Lipps's clients range from preeminent national and local businesses to individuals, and the Firm's client list continues to expand because of its focus on litigation and its singular commitment to client service.
The Firm's litigation practice extends to all levels of the federal and state court systems, as well as regulatory practice before state agencies. The Firm's docket typically includes cases pending in 30-35 different states, as well as throughout the state of Ohio.
In addition, and as a natural extension of its primary offices' location in the state capital of Ohio, the public policy and government regulation group has become an important component of the Firm's advocacy practice. The Firm is called upon to represent clients in the myriad ways their interests are affected by governmental issues, particularly in the areas of utilities, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, banking and financial, education, and insurance.
Notwithstanding the high level of litigation work handled by the Firm around the country, Carpenter Lipps has consistently maintained a “small firm” feel. In that regard, we were awarded the 2016 “Family Friendly Award” by the Ohio Women’s Bar Association for our success in retaining women lawyers, as well as our commitment to treating each attorney as an individual. Recently, our Firm also received the 2022 Ohio Women's Bar Association Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award. This award is given annually to a law firm or legal organization that has demonstrated its leadership in the area of diversity and inclusion. We are proud of our diverse lawyers and their leadership contributions to the firm, our clients, and the community, and we were honored to receive this award.