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Five Eastman & Smith Lawyers Named to Columbus CEO 2026 Top Lawyers List
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that five of the Firm’s Columbus attorneys have been selected for the 2026 Columbus CEO Top Lawyers list, which features 531 attorneys who are highly rated by their legal industry peers. The Ohio Supreme Court shows over 7,000 active attorneys are located in Franklin County.
The Eastman & Smith attorneys recognized in the 2026 Top Lawyers list are:
- Stephen E. Chappelear (Litigation - Commercial)
- Joseph R. Durham (Environmental Law)
- Todd A. Long (Criminal Defense: White Collar)
- Karl H. Schneider (Criminal Defense: White Collar)
- Mark A. Shaw (Workers’ Compensation Law)
The annual Top Lawyers list is based on peer-review surveys of Central Ohio attorneys. These attorneys nominated colleagues they believed to be top in their practice areas. Candidates were then verified by Professional Research Services to ensure they are licensed and in good standing before determining the final list.
The complete Columbus CEO Top Lawyers list is available in the Fall 2026 edition.
Congratulations to these five attorneys for their inclusion in this list.