Jerry O. Allen
About Jerry O. Allen
Jerry O. Allen is a lawyer based in Columbus, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Jerry O. Allen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbus, Ohio
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Bricker Graydon LLP
Education: Capital University, J.D., Capital University, B.A., and New York University, LL.M
Location: Columbus, OH
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Bar Admissions Ohio, 2000 U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2001 U.S. Supreme Court, 2009 U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2012 Education J.D. – 2000, The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio B.A. – 1997, Denison University, Granville, Ohio Honors + Awards Best Lawyers Columbus, OH Criminal Defense: General Practice “Lawyer of the Year” 2023 & 2017 “Columbus CEO Top Lawyer, 2015” by Columbus ...
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