In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has faced increasing scrutiny over the safety and efficacy of various medications such as semaglutide, the active ingredient in type 2 diabetes drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro. Demand for these drugs has skyrocketed, but not for their original treatment purpose. Taking Ozempic reduces hunger and slows stomach emptying, which often results in weight loss. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Ozempic for weight loss, many doctors have prescribed Ozempic to patients to help them lose weight—this is known as “off label use”. As ..read more

Every year, the legal community eagerly anticipates the release of the Super Lawyers list, which recognizes outstanding attorneys across the country. This year, we are pleased to announce that several attorneys from GB Law, a law firm located in Columbus, Ohio, have been named to the 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list: J. Scott Bowman Michael K. Geiser Matthew E. Ice What is Super Lawyers? Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a directory and rating service of outstanding lawyers.  Super Lawyers employs a rigorous selection process to identify the top lawyers from more than 70 practi ..read more

GB Law attorneys J. Scott Bowman and Matthew E. Ice have been certified as life members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993, and there are approximately 7800 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of US lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges exc ..read more

At GB Law, we are proud to announce that several of our Columbus personal injury attorneys have once again made the Ohio Super Lawyers list for 2023.     J. Scott Bowman Michael K. Geiser Matthew E. Ice Our attorneys have a long-standing track record of success in advocating for the rights of our clients in Columbus and across the state of Ohio.  What is the Super Lawyers Award? Super Lawyers is a distinguished organization that recognizes and celebrates the outstanding, peer-recognized successes of some of the world’s most accomplished members of the legal community ..read more

GBM Law attorneys J. Scott Bowman and Matthew E. Ice have been certified as life members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993, and there are approximately 7800 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of US lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges ex ..read more

We love our grandparents, our dogs, and our children. But what happens if a grandparent’s dog bites and severely injures your child? According to the Ohio Department of Health, local health departments investigate about 20,000 animal bites annually. Many of these bites involve children who are the victims of attacks by a dog owned by a family member or friend. The injuries are often extensive, require a great deal of medical treatment, and often result in long-term physical injuries (such as scarring) and emotional harm (such as PTSD). The medical bills are often very high and health insurance ..read more

COLUMBUS, OHIO — The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that J. Scott Bowman of the law firm GBM Law has successfully achieved recertification as a Civil Trial Advocate. The NBTA was formed out of a strong conviction that both the law profession and its clients would benefit from an organization designed specifically to create an objective set of standards illustrating an attorney’s experience and expertise in the practice of trial law. J. Scott Bowman is part of a growing number of trial attorneys that have illustrated their commitment to bettering the legal profes ..read more

Driving a motorcycle on the open road can be both relaxing and exciting.  But you should be familiar with the rules of the road in your state before you take that first ride.  Complying with motorcycle laws in Ohio can keep you safe and may help you avoid getting a citation or being involved in an accident. Ohio has a number of laws that pertain to getting a motorcycle license, operating/riding a motorcycle, and having insurance.  Getting a Motorcycle License in Ohio  To legally operate a motorcycle in the state of Ohio, you must have a motorcycle license or a motorcycle en ..read more

The Ohio truck accident lawyers at GBM Law have been protecting Ohioans for more than 40 years and understand the very unique aspects of trucking industry regulations. While our attorneys are very familiar with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and standard practices, we also work closely with trucking industry experts who have an in-depth understanding of the training, recommendations, and knowledge level required of trucking companies and their drivers. When a truck accident occurs, we look closely at records and determine if the truck was within weight limits or had the nece ..read more

At GBM law, we are proud to announce that several of our Columbus personal injury attorneys have once again made the Ohio Super Lawyers list for 2023.     J. Scott Bowman Michael K. Geiser Sydney S. McLafferty  Matthew E. Ice Our attorneys have a long-standing track record of success in advocating for the rights of our clients in Columbus and across the state of Ohio.  What is the Super Lawyers Award? Super Lawyers is a distinguished organization that recognizes and celebrates the outstanding, peer-recognized successes of some of the world’s most accomplished me ..read more