Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

About Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP is a Central Ohio law firm located at 950 Goodale Blvd #200 in Columbus. For more than 55 years, the firm has served businesses, families, and individuals, positioning itself as a practice where personal and business legal matters can be handled together. Its website describes a collaborative structure that allows attorneys to draw on experience across business law, family law, estate planning, litigation, tax, real estate, and related areas.

The firm’s practice breadth is notable. Business services include banking and finance, creditors’ rights, business formation, succession planning, non-compete agreements, transactions, leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law. Family wealth and estate planning covers elder law, trust creation and administration, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, last wills and testaments, living wills, prenuptial agreements, probate and estate administration, and probate litigation. Carlile Patchen & Murphy also handles family law, employment law, intellectual property and trademark law, trade secret protection, non-profit services, real estate and construction, taxation, bankruptcy, municipal law, and litigation. Cornerstone Title Agency is part of the firm, providing title services tied to real estate transactions.

Review feedback points to several recurring strengths. Clients frequently mention responsiveness, clear explanations, and timely updates, particularly for estate planning, business matters, and real estate closings. Estate planning clients describe the process as personalized and manageable, while business clients value practical guidance and confidence in decision-making. Title and real estate reviews highlight thoroughness and proactive communication, including situations where another team member stepped in during an escrow officer’s absence. The firm’s attorneys are often praised for being knowledgeable, professional, and attentive to client questions.

Some reviews describe billing transparency concerns, including requests for detailed paralegal rates and unexpected charges. Others report communication breakdowns, delays, or feeling dismissed during consultations or ongoing matters. A few reviewers mention parking or wayfinding confusion, though the firm has since operated from its Goodale Boulevard location. Overall, Carlile Patchen & Murphy presents a broad, established Columbus practice best suited to clients seeking coordinated counsel across business, estate, family, and real estate needs, while prospective clients may want to clarify fee structures and communication expectations upfront.

Some reviewers describe billing transparency concerns, including questions about paralegal rates and unexpected charges. Several negative reviews cite communication breakdowns, delays, or feeling dismissed during consultations or ongoing matters. A few reviews mention parking or wayfinding confusion at the firm’s location.