Dennis E. Horvath

Dennis E. Horvath is a Columbus, Ohio family law attorney who has practiced exclusively in domestic relations and family law since 2001. He represents clients in divorce, dissolution, child custody and parenting disputes, child and spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. His practice includes complex, high-conflict, and high-asset matters that require detailed preparation, strategic decision-making, and discretion. He guides clients through difficult family transitions while protecting their legal and financial interests.

Dennis earned his J.D. from Capital University Law School and his B.A. from Indiana University. He is admitted to practice in Ohio and before the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. His legal education and more than two decades of focused family law practice support his ability to evaluate complex financial, parenting, and property issues. He develops case strategies around each client’s circumstances, priorities, and long-term family concerns.

Dennis handles family law matters involving substantial assets, contested parenting issues, support obligations, and agreements designed to address financial rights before marriage. His experience includes cases where strong emotions and significant financial consequences require careful negotiation and litigation strategy. He works to identify the issues most important to each client, explain available legal options, and pursue practical resolutions while remaining prepared to advocate through contested court proceedings when necessary.

Dennis E. Horvath has received sustained recognition from professional peer-review organizations for his family law work. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America from 2018 through 2026 and selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer from 2016 through 2026. He also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named among the Top 50 Lawyers in Columbus and Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio by Super Lawyers Magazine.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wolinetz | Horvath | Brown
• Member, Columbus Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Central Ohio Association for Justice
• Member, Franklin County Judicial Subcommittee
• Member, Delaware County Judicial Subcommittee
• Member, Columbus Rotary Club

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Capital University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Arts

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