The Chester, Willcox & Saxbe LLP law firm announced today that Jason H. Beehler joined the firm as an associate effective November 16.   Beehler concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation.

A former law clerk with CWS, Beehler earned a J.D. degree cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in May.  He was chief managing editor of the Ohio State Law Journal and received the law school’s CALI Award for achieving the highest grade in the trial practice section.  He was a judicial extern with the Honorable George C. Smith, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio in 2007.  Previously, Beehler was director of international programs & special projects for the Greater Columbus Arts Council.  He holds a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.