Rick L. Brunner
Principal & Managing Partner

Rick L. Brunner has been a Principal and the Managing Partner of The Brunner Firm Co., LPA for the last 17 years of his 29 years practicing law.  Previously, Mr. Brunner was a Principal and Attorney with the law firm of Fry & Waller Co., LPA in Columbus.

Mr. Brunner is experienced in handling complex corporate litigation matters, providing innovative public affairs strategies, and guiding clients through regulatory and governmental compliance challenges.  He has appeared or participated in litigation and administrative matters in California, New York, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Michigan, Illinois, Delaware, Utah, Idaho, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Carolina. In addition, Mr. Brunner has significant experience in representing businesses, government officials, individuals and non-profits in the fields of election law, health care law, governmental affairs, and construction law.

Mr. Brunner also serves as counsel and advisor to numerous small businesses and lectures as a continuing legal education instructor.  Mr. Brunner is a member of various Boards and Committees, including the Ohio Supreme Court’s Commission on Rules and Practice in Ohio’s Courts and is the past State Chairperson of the Ohio Judicial Family Network.

Mr. Brunner resides in Columbus, Ohio has been married to Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner for over 30 years; together they have three adult children and have also raised three foster children.