About Harry Lewis Co., LPA, Gregg R. Lewis · Columbus
Harry Lewis Co., LPA is a family-owned Columbus, Ohio law firm founded more than 40 years ago by Harry Lewis, a pioneer in domestic law in central Ohio. Today the practice is led by his son, attorney Gregg R. Lewis, Esq., who continues the firm's legacy of providing trusted counsel in divorce, custody, child support and related family law matters. Centrally located in the historic German Village neighborhood at 625 City Park Avenue, the firm also handles select criminal defense and DUI/DWI cases for clients referred through family connections.
Harry Lewis Co., LPA is a multi-generational Columbus law firm built on a simple promise: give clients the kind of personal, one-on-one legal counsel they can rely on during some of life's most difficult transitions. Founder Harry Lewis established the firm more than four decades ago and became a pioneer in domestic relations law in central Ohio by raising the standard for protecting clients' property rights in divorce. After Harry Lewis's tenure, his son Gregg R. Lewis, Esq. — a former assistant Franklin County prosecutor who tried hundreds of cases before turning to private practice — took the helm and broadened the firm's family law offerings while continuing the hands-on, family-run style that has defined the practice from the start. The firm's work is centered on domestic and family law. Roughly 80% of the practice is family law, with another 10% devoted to general criminal defense and 10% to DUI/DWI. The firm represents clients throughout the Columbus metro and central Ohio in uncontested and contested divorce, dissolution, child custody and visitation (including complex and high-asset cases), child support, spousal support and alimony, paternity, fathers' rights, adoption, prenuptial agreements, post-decree modifications, domestic violence (including criminal domestic violence), mediation and collaborative law, military divorce, same-sex family law, and financial issues such as QDROs, DOPOs, STRS division, marital property tracing, and trusts. When a family law client faces a related criminal or traffic matter, attorney Gregg Lewis draws on his prosecutorial background to provide counsel in misdemeanor and felony matters, DUI/DWI, drug and alcohol offenses, juvenile delinquency, expungement, sex offenses, theft, assault and battery, and traffic violations. Gregg R. Lewis has been licensed in Ohio since 1989 after earning his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from The Ohio State University, with earlier undergraduate work at Somerville College, Oxford, England. He is admitted to the Ohio state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. He has been selected to Super Lawyers from 2021 through 2026, has been Lead Counsel Verified in family law, and holds a 10.0 rating on Avvo. He has served on the Children's Hospital Developmental Board since 2011 and previously served on the board of the Capital Area Humane Society.
- In business
- More than 40 years (founded in 1972 per BBB; 54+ years in business as listed by BBB)
- Owner
- Founder: Harry Lewis. Current owner/lead attorney: Gregg R. Lewis, Esq. (son of founder)
- Serves
- Columbus metro area and central Ohio; offices in German Village, Columbus
- Rating
- Avvo 10.0 (15 client reviews, 14 five-star and 1 four-star); listed review aggregator shows ~3.0 average across 21 reviews; BBB A+ accredited
Firm Overview and Decades-Long History
Harry Lewis Co., LPA is a family-owned Columbus law firm founded more than 40 years ago by Harry Lewis, who built a reputation as a pioneer in domestic relations law in central Ohio. The firm was established in 1972 and is now led by Harry's son, Gregg R. Lewis, Esq., who continues his father's legacy of providing personal, one-on-one legal counsel to families going through difficult transitions. The firm is centrally located in the heart of German Village at 625 City Park Avenue and serves clients throughout the Columbus metro area.
- Founded in 1972 by Harry Lewis
- Now led by son Gregg R. Lewis, Esq., a former Franklin County assistant prosecutor
- Office in German Village, 625 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206
- More than 40 years of family law practice
Practice Areas and Case Mix
According to the firm's published profile, roughly 80% of the firm's work is family law, with 10% in general criminal defense and 10% in DUI/DWI. The firm handles both uncontested and contested matters, including high-asset divorce, contested custody, post-divorce issues, and child support, and also accepts criminal matters when referred through a family law client. Gregg Lewis has tried hundreds of cases over his career, drawing on his prosecutorial background to provide strategic counsel across related practice areas.
- Family Law — 80%
- Criminal Defense — 10%
- DUI/DWI — 10%
Divorce and Dissolution
The firm's divorce practice covers uncontested and contested divorce as well as dissolution of marriage. The firm handles property distribution, spousal support, child support and child custody agreements, and represents clients from initial filing through final decree. Ohio divorce cases are decided by agreement between the parties or by a trial judge or magistrate if no agreement is reached. Gregg Lewis offers a free initial consultation to discuss options, timelines, and what to expect during the process.
- Uncontested and contested divorce
- Dissolution
- Property division and tracing
- Spousal support / alimony
- Child custody and support
- High-asset divorce
- Free initial consultation
Children and Families: Custody, Support, Paternity
Child custody and financial matters are the most hot-button issues in divorce, and the firm's staff focuses on protecting clients' best interests while setting reasonable expectations in complex cases such as contested custody, post-divorce modifications and child support enforcement. Paternity, fathers' rights, adoption and change-of-circumstances modifications round out the firm's children-and-families practice.
- Contested custody
- Visitation
- Child support, including failure to pay child support
- Paternity
- Fathers' rights
- Adoption
- Change of circumstances / post-decree modifications
Complex Property and Financial Issues
Beyond the basics of property division, the firm advises clients on the financial mechanics of divorce, including marital property tracing, valuation of assets, and the division of retirement benefits and trust interests. The firm's listed services include QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders), DOPOs, STRS (State Teachers Retirement System) division, and trust-related work, reflecting a practice geared toward high-asset and complex Ohio divorces.
- Marital property tracing
- QDRO preparation
- DOPO preparation
- STRS division
- Trusts and financial misconduct
Domestic Violence, Fathers' Rights, and Specialized Family Law
The firm represents clients on both sides of domestic violence matters, including criminal domestic violence cases, and handles fathers' rights, military divorce, same-sex family law, prenuptial agreements, mediation and collaborative law, and annulment. The firm's approach emphasizes personalized representation: as a family-owned practice, every case receives one-on-one attention from the attorney rather than being delegated to a larger team.
- Domestic violence and criminal domestic violence
- Fathers' rights
- Military divorce
- Same-sex family law
- Prenuptial agreements
- Mediation and collaborative law
- Annulment
Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI
In addition to family law, Gregg Lewis handles criminal defense matters for clients referred through family law relationships, leveraging his experience as a former assistant Franklin County prosecutor. The criminal practice covers both felony and misdemeanor cases as well as DUI/DWI, drug and alcohol violations, juvenile delinquency, expungement, sex offenses, theft, assault and battery, and traffic and motor vehicle offenses. This allows the firm to be a single point of contact for clients whose family law issues intersect with criminal exposure.
- DUI/DWI
- Felony and misdemeanor defense
- Drug and alcohol violations
- Juvenile delinquency
- Expungement
- Sex offenses
- Theft and assault & battery
- Traffic and motor vehicle offenses
- Arrest and arraignment
Attorney Profile: Gregg R. Lewis, Esq.
Gregg R. Lewis, Esq. has been licensed in Ohio since 1989. He earned his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in Columbus in February 1989 and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from The Ohio State University in 1986, with earlier undergraduate work at Somerville College, Oxford, England. He is admitted to the Ohio state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Before joining the family firm he served as an assistant Franklin County prosecutor, where he tried hundreds of cases.
- Licensed in Ohio since 1989
- J.D., Capital University Law School, 1989
- B.S. Political Science, The Ohio State University, 1986
- Studied at Somerville College, Oxford, England
- Former Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor
Professional Affiliations and Honors
Gregg Lewis maintains long-standing memberships in bar associations and trial lawyer organizations, and has been recognized by peer-reviewed rating services. He is a member of the Family Law sections of the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association (all since 1989), and is a member of the Ohio Association for Justice, the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association (where he formerly chaired the Family Law Section), and the American Association for Justice. He was selected to Super Lawyers from 2021 through 2026, has been Lead Counsel Verified in family law, and holds a 10.0 Avvo rating.
- Columbus Bar Association — Family Law Section (1989–present)
- Ohio State Bar Association — Family Law Section (1989–present)
- American Bar Association — Family Law Section (1989–present)
- Ohio Association for Justice
- Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association (former Chair, Family Law Section)
- American Association for Justice
- Super Lawyers, 2021–2026
- Lead Counsel Verified (family law)
- Avvo rating 10.0 (Superb)
Community Involvement
Beyond the practice of law, Gregg Lewis serves on the Children's Hospital Developmental Board (2011–present), has served as a Judicial Campaign Chair, and previously served on the board of the Capital Area Humane Society from 2002 to 2009.
- Member, Children's Hospital Developmental Board (2011–present)
- Former Board Member, Capital Area Humane Society (2002–2009)
- Judicial Campaign Chair
Client Experience and Reviews
Client commentary describes Gregg Lewis and his staff as professional, responsive, and personally engaged with each case. Reviewers note monthly itemized billing statements, direct attorney communication, and a willingness to push cases forward efficiently. The firm holds an A+ rating with the BBB and maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating based on 15 client reviews (14 five-star and 1 four-star). The firm offers a free initial consultation to prospective clients considering divorce, dissolution, or related family law matters.
- BBB A+ rated
- Avvo 10.0 (15 reviews)
- Free initial consultation
- Monthly itemized billing statements
- One-on-one attorney involvement
Location and Contact
The firm's office is centrally located in the heart of German Village at 625 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, convenient to downtown Columbus and the surrounding central Ohio communities. The office can be reached by phone at 614-721-6175, and the firm's website at https://www.grlfamilylaw.com/ provides additional information on practice areas and the attorney profile.
- Address: 625 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206
- Phone: 614-721-6175
- Website: https://www.grlfamilylaw.com/
- Neighborhood: German Village, Columbus