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J. Richard Emens, Partner
614.334.6129
demens@cwslaw.com
Practice Concentration
Practices in the areas of business and corporate law, energy and oil and gas law, governmental relations, family business law and succession planning.
Achievements and Awards
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America - Corporate Law and Natural Resources Law and Oil & Gas Law |
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Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate |
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Advised numerous Boards of Directors, both private and public |
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Negotiated and drafted numerous multimillion dollar corporate, limited liability and limited partnership operating, merger, purchase and sale agreements |
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Testified before State and Federal Agencies and represented clients before same |
Education
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DePauw University (B.A., 1956) Phi Beta Kappa |
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University of Michigan (J.D., 1959) |
Bar Admissions
Professional Memberships and Community Service
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Columbus Bar Association - Member |
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Ohio Bar Association – Member (Corporation Law Committee) |
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Michigan Bar Association |
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American Bar Association |
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International Bar Association |
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Audubon Ohio (President, 2003) |
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Ball State University Foundation - Board Member |
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Energy and Mineral Law Foundation - Trustee and Past President |
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Family Business Center of Central Ohio - Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair |
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Franklin University - Trustee and past Chairman of the Board |
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Whittier Park Peninsula Park Advisory Board |
Speeches and Publications
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Co-authored book "Family Business Basics: The Guide to Family Business Financial Success" |
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Teaches "Entrepreneurship and Family Business" at Ohio Dominican University |
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Teaches CLE course "Family Business Succession" for the Ohio State Bar Association |
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Written numerous articles and delivered numerous speeches on corporate, family business and oil and gas law | |