Why Choose Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP?
Vorys is Columbus's institutional Big Law firm — the local choice for major Ohio companies, public-sector clients, hospitals, universities, and family enterprises that have outgrown a smaller firm. Practice depth is unusual for a Midwestern firm: full M&A, securities, complex commercial litigation, healthcare regulatory, energy, real estate, IP. Rates are higher than Columbus boutiques but typically lower than New York or Chicago Big Law for similar work — a meaningful cost advantage on multi-state matters. Best fit for complex business deals, regulated-industry compliance, large litigation, or any matter where bench depth across multiple specialties matters.
Situations They Handle
What You'll Likely Pay
Vorys bills hourly with case-specific engagement letters. Rates reflect Big Law specialty depth but typically run below New York/Chicago equivalents for similar matters. Some engagements use blended rates or alternative fee arrangements.
Key Attorneys
Senior M&A Partners
Litigation Department
Healthcare & Regulatory Team
What Clients Say
Sold our family manufacturing company to a strategic buyer. Vorys ran the entire process — diligence, structure, negotiation, tax. They knew the buyer's playbook and protected our reps and warranties carefully. Closed at our number, on time.
Stark/AKS compliance audit involving a multi-hospital arrangement. Vorys's healthcare team worked through the contracts methodically and got us through CMS review without findings. Real depth on the regulatory side.
Multi-state class action defense. Vorys built the case, coordinated experts, and negotiated a favorable settlement structure that protected the company. Clear communication every quarter on cost and strategy.
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Office
Columbus Office: 52 East Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 464-6400
Recognition
- ✓ Founded 1909 — Columbus's oldest large firm
- ✓ ~375 attorneys across 9 offices
- ✓ Chambers USA-ranked across multiple practices
- ✓ U.S. News Best Law Firms · multiple Tier 1 specialties
- ✓ Long-time counsel to Ohio's largest institutions