FOUR ISAAC WILES ATTORNEYS HONORED BY COLUMBUS BAR FOUNDATION FOR 50 YEARS OF PRACTICE | Isaac Wiles

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Bar Foundation (CBF), the charitable arm of the Columbus Bar Association, has recognized four current and retired Isaac Wiles attorneys for 50 years of practicing law. They are among 202 Central Ohio attorneys who were honored at the CBF’s Annual Recognition Event on October 7, 2025.

The Isaac Wiles attorneys honored this year include:

• Lawrence A. Belskis, Retired Of Counsel
• James C. Carpenter, Of Counsel
• Michael L. Close, Retired Managing Partner
• Gregory M. Travalio, Of Counsel

“Reaching this milestone of 50 years in practice is an extraordinary achievement, and we’re grateful for the contributions these attorneys continue to make at Isaac Wiles and within the legal landscape of Central Ohio,” said Brian Zets, managing partner at Isaac Wiles. “They have dedicated their careers to the law, demonstrating integrity, excellence and service. We’re proud to honor their lasting impacts and the strong examples they set for future generations of lawyers.”

About Isaac Wiles
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