About COAJ

Joining COAJ is more important than ever!

Trial lawyers in Central Ohio have a united voice through membership in COAJ. The purpose of this association is the advancement of fair trials and the promotion of free access to courts and agencies for all citizens. COAJ attempts to promote equitable resolution of disputes and fair hearings and trials of all matters involving personal injury, property damage, family law, as well as criminal matters; to resist efforts made to curtail those rights of the citizens; to uphold and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, and to encourage cooperation among lawyers engaged in the furtherance of such objectives; and, through such cooperation, to promote justice and human welfare.

  • More than 150 trial lawyers in Central Ohio have a united voice through membership in the Central Ohio Association for Justice. Member committees include Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Law, Claimants’ Workers’ Compensation Law, Domestic Relations Law, Criminal Law, and Probate Law, among others. We also welcome members who practice in the areas of Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Social Security, Medical Negligence, Product Liability, Employment Law and Tax Litigation, among others.

  • As a member of COAJ, you will receive many services that you can use in your practice and that will contribute to both your personal and professional growth. These services and educational programs are tailored to the needs and interests of the trial lawyer.

  • Four times a year COAJ holds either luncheon or dinner meetings to give you the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with our members. COAJ officers and board members are available to discuss your cases and questions with you.

    Each luncheon or dinner features a significant speaker. Past speakers include Scott Howson, General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets; Greg Kirstein, Senior Vice President and General Counsel to the Columbus Blue Jackets; Richard Cordray, Ohio Attorney General; Maryellen O’Shaughnessy, Franklin County Clerk of Court; and Jack Guttenberg, Dean of Capital University Law School.