Thomas Widman Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio Area

Widman Law Office LLC focuses on family law and real estate matters. The firm takes pride in its high level of value and personal service. With more than 20 years of experience practicing in the areas of consumer litigation, family conflict and real estate law, I bring knowledge and confidence to each client’s unique situation. Further, my experience in real estate and title insurance law give me a unique perspective on property issues in both the courtroom and the closing room.As the proprietor of a small firm, I bring personal, professional and affordable service to each client by avoiding the overhead and inefficiencies of larger firms.Client commitment and attention to detail is the key. I concentrate on the following areas of practice:Domestic Relations/Family LawDivorce and DissolutionChild Custody, Visitation, Support, Modification, etc.Alimony, Modification, etc.Grandparent RightsReal Estate Sales, Title Insurance, Title LitigationBoundary DisputesLandlord and Tenant, LeasesForeclosure DefenseResolution of Credit Card Obligations and other Unsecured Debt

Columbus, Ohio Area

Full-service title agency, serving the needs of sellers, buyers, lenders and others.Responsible for the supervision and management of staff, the daily operations of the agency, resolution of all real estate and title-related issues, legal compliance, and compliance with industry and underwriter guidelines.Assist with marketing and residential closings.Responsible for all underwriting.Preparation and/or review of deeds, leases, land contracts, mortgages, surveys, legal descriptions, subdivision plats, condominium plats, declarations, disclosure statements, escrow agreements, hold harmless/indemnity agreements, commercial documents and other documents relating to real estate transactions.Review and preparation of business-formation documents including limited partnerships, trusts, limited liability companies, corporations and others.Review of bankruptcy, foreclosure and probate matters.

Columbus, Ohio Area

High-volume real estate litigation including residential foreclosures, title insurance litigation, and quiet title actions.Prosecuted, monitored and resolved the firm’s numerous title insurance claims.Responsible for resolution of all real estate and title-related issues for the firm.Assisted in the management, supervision and daily operations of the firm’s title insurance agency, Allodial Title LLC, and its escrow/closing division.As underwriting counsel, I was responsible for reviewing title exams/abstracts, real estate documents, court records, tax records, surveys, etc. and making all underwriting decisions relating to insurability.Responsible for answering all title-related questions for the firm’s other attorneys and support staff.

Columbus, Ohio

Real estate transactions, real estate litigation, title litigation, purchase agreements, land contracts, easements, boundary disputes, condominium development, leases, etc.Family law/domestic relations including divorce, dissolution, legal separation, paternity, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, contempt, property settlement, spousal abuse, child abuse, paternity, etc.Juvenile matters including delinquency (misdemeanor and felony), abuse, neglect, dependency, guardian ad litem. Representation in juvenile cases includes juvenile and adult clients.Miscellaneous civil litigation.

Columbus, Ohio Area

High-volume real estate litigation including residential foreclosures, title insurance litigation, and quiet title actions.Prosecuted, monitored and resolved the firm’s numerous title insurance claims.Responsible for resolution of all real estate and title-related issues for the firm.Assisted in the management, supervision and daily operations of the firm’s title insurance agency, Allodial Title LLC, and its escrow/closing division.As underwriting counsel, I was responsible for reviewing title exams/abstracts, real estate documents, court records, tax records, surveys, etc. and making all underwriting decisions relating to insurability.Responsible for answering all title-related questions for the firm’s other attorneys and support staff.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Management and supervision of title production of orders received from the company’s five (5) central Ohio offices and other First American Title offices statewide and nationwide.Responsible for underwriting decisions relating to all residential and commercial orders.Responsible for title production, processing and closing of all City of Columbus road-take/right-of-way projects.Responsible for all foreclosure files (judicial and non-judicial).Preparation and/or review of deeds, leases, land contracts, mortgages, surveys, legal descriptions, subdivision plats, condominium plats, declarations, disclosure statements, escrow agreements, hold-harmless/indemnity agreements, commercial documents and other documents relating to residential and commercial real estate transactions.Review and preparation of business-formation documents including limited partnerships, trusts, limited liability companies, corporations and others.Review of bankruptcy matters.Supervision and management of title department consisting of 10-15 abstractors, typists, administrative assistants and staff.Liaison between First American Title’s central-Ohio operation and its regional headquarters.Member – First American Title Ohio FAST Documents Committee and Ohio FAST Title Phrase Committee.Residential and commercial closings.In addition to duties for First American Title as outlined above, also maintained private law practice focusing on real estate acquisition, sales, disposition, leasing and condominium/subdivision/commercial development.

Galion, Oh

Family law/domestic relations including divorce, dissolution, legal separation, paternity, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, contempt, property settlement, spousal abuse, child abuse, paternity, etc.Juvenile matters including delinquency, abuse, neglect, dependency, guardian ad litem. Representation in juvenile cases includes juvenile and adult clients.Real estate matters, including title examinations, title opinions, document preparation and review, closings, bankruptcies (lender representation), foreclosures and other real estate/title-related litigation (i.e. quiet title actions, partition, ejectment, adverse possession, contract enforcement and others).Criminal defense, including felony, misdemeanor and traffic. Litigated and tried cases from arrest/pre-arrest through trial (bench trials and jury trials) and appeal; also post-conviction matters and victims of crimes cases.Civil litigation, appellate matters, personal injury cases, debt collection, income tax returns, probate matters, guardianships, adoptions, evictions, estate planning and the general practice of law.

Bucyrus, Oh

Family law/domestic relations including divorce, dissolution, legal separation, paternity, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, contempt, property settlement, spousal abuse, child abuse, paternity, etc.Juvenile matters including delinquency, abuse, neglect, dependency, guardian ad litem. Representation in juvenile cases includes juvenile and adult clients.Real estate matters, including title examinations, title opinions, document preparation and review, closings, bankruptcies (lender representation), foreclosures and other real estate/title-related litigation (i.e. quiet title actions, partition, ejectment, adverse possession, contract enforcement and others).Criminal defense, including felony, misdemeanor and traffic. Litigated and tried cases from arrest/pre-arrest through trial (bench trials and jury trials) and appeal; also post-conviction matters and victims of crimes cases.Civil litigation, appellate matters, personal injury cases, debt collection, income tax returns, probate matters, guardianships, adoptions, evictions, estate planning and the general practice of law.

Bucyrus, Oh

Law Clerk position while awaiting results of Ohio Bar Examination.Responsible for Crawford County’s real estate tax foreclosure cases, from complaint through final sale. Conducted legal research. Title examinations. Drafted pleadings, motions, judgment entries, letters and other legal documents.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Interned with Judge Evelyn Stratton during my final year of law school. Responsible for reviewing and analyzing a variety of cases and motions, conducting legal research, and writing decisions and judgment entries for Judge Stratton.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Participant in Moot Court and Trial Advocacy programs. Graduated in top half of law school class and top half.

Certificate Of Completion, Foreign Relations Law And Comparative Criminal Justice

Completed Summer Law program abroad at University of Oxford in Oxford, England. Studied and earned Certificate of Completion in Foreign.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Activities and Societies: Academic Honors 1986, 1987 and 1988. Delta Tau Kappa Honor Society. Participant in intramural athletics..

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Member of M.A.A.P. advanced college prep program from grades 6 through 12. Earned 4 varsity letters as member.