Jerry is senior counsel in the firm's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group and the Personal & Succession Planning practice group.

He focuses his practice on the design, drafting and installation of qualified retirement plans; representation of closely held businesses, including advice as to structure, capitalization and related matters; negotiation and drafting of employment contracts for professionals; advice and preparation for succession planning in corporations and partnerships, including buy/sell agreements and related matters; representation for purchase or sale of a business; advice and implementation of clients' estate plans; advice in mergers and acquisitions involving retirement plan issues; and assistance with financial and tax planning for closely held businesses and their owners.

Jerry was an adjunct professor at Capital University Law School from 1989 to 1994.

Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® for 10 years or longer, named the Best Lawyers^® 2020 Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Columbus.