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Biography
Dennis E. Horvath grew up in South Bend, Indiana. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University and his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School. Dennis is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Dennis has practiced law in Ohio since 2001, dedicating his practice exclusively to domestic relations and family law. He represents clients in all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, dissolution, child custody and parenting disputes, child and spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. His practice is known for handling complex, high-conflict, and high-asset matters with precision, strategy, and discretion.
Dennis’s work has been consistently recognized by his peers. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America from 2018 through 2026. Best Lawyers is the oldest and one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession, and selection is widely regarded as a significant professional honor conferred by fellow attorneys.
Dennis has also been recognized by Super Lawyers. He was named an Ohio Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2005 and from 2009 through 2013 (his final year of eligibility), and has been selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer from 2016 through 2026. Super Lawyers selects attorneys through a patented, multiphase process that includes peer nominations, peer evaluations, and independent third-party research. Only five percent of attorneys statewide are selected each year.
Based on this selection process, Dennis has further been named one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Columbus and Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Dennis holds the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating available. This distinction reflects the highest levels of professional excellence and ethical standards, as determined by confidential evaluations from members of the bar and judiciary who are familiar with his work.
In addition, Dennis has been listed as a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine.
Dennis maintains a 10.0 out of 10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo, has been listed in Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys in America, and was a recipient of the 2015 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award.
Education
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D.
- Indiana University, Indiana
- B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2001
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Professional Associations
- Columbus Bar Association, Member
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Central Ohio Association for Justice, Member
- Franklin County Judicial Subcommittee , Member
- Delaware County Judicial Subcommittee, Member
- Columbus Rotary Club, Member
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2026
- Ohio Super Lawyer, 2016-2026
- Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star: 2005, 2009 – 2013
- Top 40 under 40 in Ohio, National Trial Lawyers
- 10.0 out of 10.0 Superb AVVO rating
- Columbus CEO Top Lawyers
- Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys in America
- AVVO Clients’ Choice Award, 2015
- Selected as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Columbus by Super Lawyers Magazine
- Selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the State of Ohio by Super Lawyers Magazine
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- US News and Word Report Best Law Firms - Tier 1
- Who's Who Top Lawyer
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction
- Lead Counsel Rated
