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Columbus, Ohio 43215
Timothy J. Cole is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Area in the Columbus office. His practice focuses on construction, complex business, commercial, class action, and contract litigation. He has significant experience in counseling large commercial clients related to potential litigation, including breach of contract, statutory and regulatory compliance, and general best business practices. Tim also has experience litigating employment discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour cases. He has represented employers before administrative agencies, federal courts, and state courts.
Earlier in his career, Tim was an assistant prosecuting attorney in Montgomery County, Ohio where he successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases, including several jury trial convictions. He also argued in front of the Second District Court of Appeals and Ohio Supreme Court.
Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2022-present
Senior Associate, Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, 2013 – 2022
Associate, Beckman, Cherkassky, Dean and Associates, 2012 – 2013
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Montgomery County Prosecutors Office, 2009 – 2012
Judicial Clerk, The Honorable Nick Kuntz, Montgomery County Juvenile Court, 2006 – 2009
Goodman Guild Association, Board of Trustees, 2017 – present
Strong Kids Campaign, Executive Board Member
The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2024-25, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, 2025
State of Ohio
U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Ohio