Paul Bryson joined Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (then LASC) in 2018, closing down his private practice to join the Community Economic Development and Bankruptcy practices. During his years of private practice, Paul represented clients in a wide variety of matters, including criminal defense, domestic disputes, civil litigation, bankruptcy, business and transactional work, estate planning, and administrative proceedings. He also served as a Guardian ad Litem for children involved in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases. At the beginning of his career, Paul was a staff attorney in the Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, where he assisted Judge Richard Berens with legal research and writing.

"The work I do with small businesses and nonprofits at Legal Aid is a way I can contribute my skills to doing the most good in the community,” Paul says. “I don't have to have the best ideas or know everything, but I add just the missing ingredient to help magnify my client's impact in their communities and make their ideas come to life."

Bar & Court Admissions

• State of Ohio
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Bar Activities

• Member, Columbus Bar Association

Education

• Capital University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2006)
• Capital University Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, Order of the Curia, 2010)
  

Volunteer and Community Activities

• Board President, Central Community House
• Vice Chair, Board of Zoning & Building Appeals, City of Gahanna
  

Publications

• “Contacting Clients and Internet Message Boards,” Ohio Lawyer, May/June 2011, 42
• “Protecting the Record,” Ohio Lawyer, May/June 2013, 17
  

Personal

Outside of his legal work, Paul is actively involved in community service with various civic groups. He enjoys arts and crafts, including baking, metalwork, woodworking, and sewing/embroidery. To keep his mind and strategic thinking sharp, he also participates in fencing and historical combat sports.