About Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP delivers strategic legal counsel grounded in more than a century of innovation, integrity, and disciplined growth. Founded in 1909, the firm has evolved into an Am Law 200 leader with approximately 375 attorneys across 10 offices in the United States and abroad. National recognition reflects consistent excellence, including 122 “Best Law Firms” rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers, signaling depth of talent and breadth of legal capability.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP provides sophisticated representation aligned with business objectives across a wide range of industries. Legal services span intellectual property, complex business matters, regulatory issues, and litigation, supported by experience representing more than 1,000 consumer and retail brands in the past three years. The intellectual property practice offers comprehensive guidance designed to help organizations create, protect, and defend valuable IP assets that support long-term growth strategies.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP places client service at the center of every engagement through a collaborative, team-based approach. Multidisciplinary teams replace individual credit structures, ensuring each matter benefits from shared insight and preparation. This commitment has earned placement on the BTI Client Service A-Team for 15 consecutive years, reflecting sustained excellence, responsiveness, and value delivered to clients across markets and industries.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP remains forward-looking through responsible innovation and global engagement. The firm serves as a founding advisory firm to Stanford Law School’s Legal Innovation through Frontier Technology Lab, collaborating on artificial intelligence research, legal technology development, and training initiatives. International reach extends through offices in London and Berlin, strengthening cross-border capabilities while maintaining a disciplined and manageable growth model.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP demonstrates a deep-rooted commitment to ethics, community service, and inclusion. Lawyers and professional staff actively support cultural organizations, charitable initiatives, and pro bono efforts in every community served. Diversity, professional development, and public service remain integral to the firm’s culture, reinforcing a reputation for trusted counsel, confidentiality, and high-quality legal representation built to meet what comes next.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Other Significant Corporate Transactions
  • Securities Offerings
  • Securities Law Compliance
  • Corporate Governance, Including Fiduciary Duties
  • Business Organizational Matters, Including Entity Selection and Capital Structure
  • Crisis Management
  • Data Strategy, Privacy and Security
  • eControl
  • Environmental
  • Finance
  • Franchising and Distribution
  • Government Relations
  • International
  • Taxation
  • Technology Transactions
Bankruptcy
  • Debtor Representation
  • Unsecured Creditor Representation
  • Distressed Asset Purchases and Sales
  • Insolvency Related Litigation
Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Copyrights
  • Trademarks
  • Trade Secrets
Labor and Employment
  • Corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
  • Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
  • Employer Internal Investigations
  • Employment Counseling
  • Employment Litigation
  • Immigration
  • Labor Relations
  • Workplace Safety and Workers' Compensation
Litigation and Appeals
  • Appellate Practice
  • Class Actions
  • eCommerce Litigation
  • False Claims Act and Qui Tam
  • Land Use, Zoning, Real Property and Eminent Domain
  • Mass / Toxic Tort and Product Liability Litigation
  • Professional Liability and Discipline
  • Securities, Shareholder Disputes and Corporate Governance
Real Estate
  • Affordable Housing
  • Agency Finance
  • Property Tax Management
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Tax and Economic Development Incentives
Trusts, Estates and Wealth Transfer
  • Wills
  • Revocable Trusts
  • Financial Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Powers of Attorney
  • Living Wills
  • Probate and Trust Administration
  • Family Office Legal Services

Fees

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Office locations for Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP - Cleveland

200 Public Square #1400, Cleveland, OH 44114

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP - Akron

50 S Main St Suite 1200, Akron, OH 44308

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP - Houston

909 Fannin St # 2700, Houston, TX 77010

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP - Cincinnati

301 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP - Columbus

52 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215