Gerald Jay Babbitt

Gerald “Jay” Babbitt, a partner at Babbitt & Dahlberg, has spent more than 30 years as an Ohio divorce lawyer earning the respect and trust of his clients along with the central Ohio legal community. Known for his no-nonsense negotiating skills, anyone across the table from Jay knows he has zero tolerance for dishonesty. As a certified OSBA Family Relations Law Specialist, he has a notable track record for securing favorable judgments for his clients, inside and outside the courtroom, primarily for cases involving high income, complex property division, prenuptial agreements, spousal support, child support and child custody. While a divorce lawyer by trade, Jay loves marriage and has been married to his wife, Jamie, for more than 30 years. Together they have four children and four very active grandchildren, all of whom live close to their home in Upper Arlington. Avid dog lovers, Jay and Jamie have two West Highland Terriers and are usually hosting at least two grand-dogs.

Ohio State University - Columbus

J.D. | Law

1976 - 1979

Miami University of Ohio

B.S.

1973 - 1976

Honors: cum laude

The Joy of Settlement, The Family Lawyer’s Guide to Effective Negotiations and Settlement Strategies

Included for the practice of family law

20th Edition : Best Lawyers in America

2013

Certified Specialist

Ohio State Bar Association

Certified Arbitrator

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

Top 100 Super Lawyers 2010-2014

Super Lawyers

Top 50 Columbus Area Super Lawyers 2010-2015

Super Lawyers

Ohio State Bar

Member

Current

Columbus Bar Association

Member, Family Law Committee

Current

American Bar Association

Member, Family Law Section

Current

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

Current

Ohio