Rinehart & Rishel: Central Ohio Law Firm Assisting Businesses with Government Relations and Government Incentives

	About Us With more than 75 years of combined experience working for government agencies and the private clients who deal with those agencies, the Rinehart & Rishel team has the knowledge to help your business maximize your relationship with government. Our in-depth understanding enables us to deal with members of both political parties as well as representatives from many levels of government to help provide solutions for your organization. Our firm is your resource for locating and negotiating government financial assistance to grow your business in the Central Ohio area, maintaining productive and mutually-beneficial relationships with government agencies and resolving issues with those agencies. We thoroughly analyze the issues your business faces and develop a comprehensive strategy to accomplish your goals. Then we provide an honest estimate of the cost involved using a project-based payment structure. In the rare case where we can’t provide the assistance you need, we will communicate that to you. Whether you’re seeking government incentives for your company or help in navigating the maze of government regulations, depend on the wealth of experience our attorneys can bring to your project.
	Dana G. (Buck) Rinehart Partner Buck Rinehart specializes in consulting with major businesses in Ohio to provide practical advice and assistance in government, community and public relations. His strategic thinking skills enable clients to gain maximum results when dealing with all levels of government. Mr. Rinehart’s experience as the former two-term mayor of the City of Columbus and the former two-term treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio, gives clients the benefit of his extensive knowledge and understanding of Central Ohio government and the area’s political climate. Under his mayoral leadership, Columbus enjoyed a government infrastructure investment of more than $600 million, the creation of 117,000 jobs and recognition as one of the best cities for business in the United States. Mr. Rinehart’s government and professional experience also includes membership on President Reagan’s Board of Advisors on Private Sector Incentives, President Bush’s Advisory Board of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities. He has more than 30 years of private practice experience, representing clients in government contracting, real estate transactions, government financing, government regulation and political consulting. Licensed in Ohio and Florida.
	James R. Rishel Partner Jim Rishel represents Ohio business clients involved in a variety of endeavors with government, including government regulation, government contracting and government financing. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Rishel served as the Chief of the Court of Claims Defense Section and Chief Counsel to Attorney General William Brown. He has represented the Ohio Department of Development and various business clients in more than 50 economic development projects. Mr. Rishel served as co-counsel to the Ohio Joint Committee to Investigate Savings and Loans and as Chairman of the Columbus Bar Association’s Judiciary Committee. With more than 25 years of experience in private practice, he has represented clients in government contracting, civil litigation, real estate transactions, government financing and political consulting. Mr. Rishel successfully argued on behalf of the Ohio Liquidator before the United States Supreme Court in Fabe v. U.S. Treasury: 508 U.S. 491 (1993). Licensed in Ohio.
	Rob Rishel Partner Rob Rishel represents Ohio business clients in matters concerning land use planning and regulation, including zoning, annexations and permitting, as well as clients in economic development projects. Since starting his practice in 2002, Mr. Rishel has helped businesses obtain and maintain more than $30 million in government financial incentives for expansion and relocation projects in Central Ohio. His government and professional experience includes membership on the Westerville Board of Zoning Appeals, service as Village Solicitor of South Bloomfield, Ohio, and membership in the Ohio Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association and the Westerville Bar Association. Licensed in Ohio.

300 E. Broad Street, Suite 190
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614.221.0717
Fax: 614.221.1278