William L. Geary

William L. Geary is a highly experienced family law attorney and founder of the Law Offices of William L. Geary Co., L.P.A. in Columbus, Ohio. With a legal career spanning over four decades, Mr. Geary has built a reputation for trusted, litigation-driven representation in divorce, custody, and domestic relations matters across the state.

Mr. Geary earned his Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law in 1978, graduating with multiple American Jurisprudence Book Awards in Contracts, Secured Transactions, Products Liability, and International Law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University and began his professional journey as a licensed real estate salesperson and business law instructor.

Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1978, Mr. Geary was later admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. Supreme Court. His practice is 100% dedicated to litigation, and he represents clients in high-stakes matters, including divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support.

Over the years, Mr. Geary has been honored with several professional distinctions. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the national Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys. He has also been recognized by Preeminent Lawyers of America and remains a respected presence in the Ohio legal community.

Mr. Geary has also contributed significantly outside of the courtroom. He served on the Franklin County Family Law Committee and held advisory roles in mediation through Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio. His dedication to legal education includes faculty positions at Marion Technical College and Portsmouth Interstate Business College.

With decades of proven advocacy, William L. Geary continues to guide Ohio families through complex legal transitions with integrity, experience, and a litigation-first approach tailored to achieving results in court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Offices of William L. Geary Co., L.P.A.
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
• Member, U.S. Supreme Court
• Member, Franklin County Family Law Committee
• Member, Board of Directors, Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• The Ohio State University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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