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WALTON + BROWN RETAINED BY FAMILY OF ETHAN PERRY IN FATAL OVI CRASH INVOLVING FORMER OHIO STATE PLAYER KIRK BARTON

Posted: June 26, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH — The law firm of Walton + Brown LLP has been retained by the family of 23-year-old Ethan Perry, who was tragically killed in a deadly crash caused by former Ohio State All-American Kirk Barton, now facing charges for operating a vehicle... Continue Reading

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Are There Actually Illegal Interview Questions?

Posted: June 26, 2025

by Chanda L. Brown, OSBA Board Certified Employment Law AttorneyYou're in the middle of a promising job interview when the hiring manager leans forward and says, “We like to keep things young and energetic around here—how old are you, if you don’t m... Continue Reading

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We’ve Sent Millions in Co-Counsel Fees. Let’s Keep Building Together.

Posted: June 19, 2025

At Walton + Brown, we believe that good partnerships create great outcomes - not just for our clients, but for the attorneys we work with every day.Over the past several years, we’ve paid out millions in co-counsel fees to trusted attorneys who refer... Continue Reading

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How Insurers Minimize Auto Claims - and How We Fight Back

Posted: June 19, 2025

After a serious crash, most people expect the insurance company to step in and help.But the reality is this: insurance companies are not in the business of doing what is fair. They are in the business of protecting their profits. And if you were inju... Continue Reading

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When a Truck Takes a Life: What Families Deserve After a Fatal Crash

Posted: June 19, 2025

There is no such thing as a minor trucking crash. And when it turns fatal, the damage is permanent.The moment an 80,000-pound vehicle collides with a car, everything changes. A life is taken. A family is shattered. And the questions begin: How did th... Continue Reading

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Why Representation Matters in the Fight for Civil Justice

Posted: June 19, 2025

When someone loses their life due to negligence or violence, or when a serious injury permanently changes a family’s future, the law offers a path forward. But legal recourse by itself is not enough.Who represents you matters. And whether they truly... Continue Reading

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In June, We Honor Freedom, But We Fight for Liberation All Year Long

Posted: June 19, 2025

June carries weight.It holds Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of the delayed promise of freedom for enslaved Black people in this country. It holds Pride, a time to uplift the voices and rights of LGBTQ+ communities. And it marks the start of summer,... Continue Reading

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STATEMENT ON BLENDON TOWNSHIP’S CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF OFFICER CONNOR GRUBB

Posted: June 19, 2025

[Columbus, OH] – June 18, 2025 - Tonight, Blendon Township failed its residents once again. Instead of doing the right thing and terminating Officer Connor Grubb - the man who unjustly and callously took the life of Ta’Kiya Young and her unborn daugh... Continue Reading

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Honoring the First to Respond: National EMS Week and the People Who Save Lives

Posted: May 21, 2025

This week, across Ohio and the entire country, we pause to recognize the incredible service of Emergency Medical Services professionals — the EMTs, paramedics, and first responders who show up on the worst days of people’s lives.At Walton + Brown, we... Continue Reading

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What Families Can Do After a Fatal Crash Like This

Posted: May 20, 2025

It was supposed to be a night they would always remember.Angelina DeLeon and Brandon Klenk were 17 and 18 years old, full of promise and dressed in their best, headed home from prom in Palatka, Florida. But just after midnight, their car was struck b... Continue Reading

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Beyond the Viral Video: Demanding Safer Highways in Ohio

Posted: May 19, 2025

A recent crash on I-270 in Columbus has gone viral. The video shows a high-speed collision, a vehicle flipping off the highway, and what looks like a miracle survival. It’s harrowing to watch — and it’s a stark reminder of just how dangerous our high... Continue Reading

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Barnes v. Felix and the Fight for Police Accountability in America

Posted: May 12, 2025

There is a case before the United States Supreme Court right now that could change how we pursue justice for victims of police shootings across this country.It is called Barnes v. Felix.At its heart, the case asks a critical question: When police off... Continue Reading

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DEI Rollbacks and Retaliation: What Employees Should Know About Speaking Up in 2025

Posted: May 12, 2025

In the aftermath of the 2020 racial justice movement, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) took center stage in corporate America. Many companies made public commitments, hired DEI officers, and allocated resources toward building more equitable wo... Continue Reading

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Injured in a Car Accident? You Deserve More Than Just a Settlement

Posted: April 29, 2025

Getting into a car accident is more than an inconvenience. It is often the beginning of a painful, expensive, and confusing journey. You are dealing with injuries. Your vehicle may be totaled. You are missing work. The insurance company is calling, b... Continue Reading

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Racial Discrimination at Work is Still Happening and We Are Here to Hold Employers Accountable

Posted: April 29, 2025

No matter how many progress statements companies make, no matter how many diversity slogans they post, the reality is clear: racial discrimination in the workplace is still happening every day.It happens in hiring decisions. It happens in promotions... Continue Reading