About James Patrick

James P — Tyack is a founding member at Tyack Law Firm, located at 536 S. High Street in Columbus, Ohio. Since 2000, he has been working as an attorney in Ohio, focusing primarily on criminal protection, civil legal proceedings, and injury claims. His company handles a diverse range of legal issues, which includes DUI/OVI, drug offenses, auto accidents, and medical malpractice. The company’s commitment to client advocacy has based it as a reputable entity within the Columbus legal network.

Tyack earned his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Michael E — Moritz College of Law in 2000. Prior to his legal education, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Denison University in 1997. His academic background laid a robust basis for his professional legal career — This lets the attorney strategy cases with a nicely-rounded point of view. During his time in law school, he was actively involved in the Ethics Committee for 6 years, demonstrating his commitment to legal ethics and professionalism. In addition to his work at the Ethics Committee, Tyack chaired the Judicial Screening Committee of the Columbus Bar Association in 2016 and 2017.

This role concerned comparing candidates for judicial positions, further showcasing his dedication to the integrity of the justice system. His practice areas are extensive, encompassing white-collar crimes, domestic violence, drug offenses, firearm offenses, pc crimes, sex offenses, traffic offenses, felonies, and misdemeanors. Tyack additionally advocates for clients in private injury and fatal injury claim instances, covering incidents similar to auto injuries, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, slips and falls, premises liability, dog bites, and medical negligence. In 2009, Tyack represented a client earlier than the U.S. Supreme Court, a significant milestone in his professional legal career that underscored his talent and resolution.

His accomplishments have not long past unnoticed; he has been acknowledged as "Best Lawyers' 2017 Columbus, OH Criminal Defense: General Practice 'Lawyer of the Year'" and named "Columbus CEO Top Lawyer, 2015" in personal damage law by Columbus CEO Magazine. Furthermore, he has been designated an "Ohio Super Lawyer" from 2014 to the present and covered in "leading attorneys list in America: Non-White Collar Criminal Defense" since 2013. Tyack is an active member of several expert organizations, which includes the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and the Columbus Bar Association. His involvement in these organizations helps his non-stop professional development and community engagement. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, he's well-equipped to serve clients, ensuring that language barriers do now not hinder access to quality legal representation.

Education

The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law

J.D. (2000)

2000

Accepted Jurisdictions

Ohio

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court · Admitted 2001
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 2009
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court · Admitted 2012

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Defense Civil Litigation Personal Injury

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Office Locations

Main Office

 536 S High Street Columbus OH 43215