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November 6, 2025
Dan Mordarski, a seasoned plaintiff-side attorney and principal of Mordarski Law, has joined the Columbus Bar Association Board of Governors with a clear mission: to help ensure that the CBA reflects the full spectrum of Central Ohio’s legal community — including lawyers in small firms and sole practitioners.
“For a long time, many plaintiff lawyers and small firm lawyers did not feel like the CBA cared about them,” Mordarski acknowledges. “I think that started to change when Rob Erney served as President of the CBA. I want to continue what Rob started.”
Mordarski’s practice focuses on catastrophic injury and death claims as well as civil rights, employment, and other plaintiff-side litigation. Mordarski says that he typically meets his clients at the lowest point in their life; he helps them to navigate the tragedy as well as to obtain compensation, accountability, and justice. In addition to his litigation practice, he spends about half of his professional time mediating the types of cases he would litigate. Mordarski believes that organizations like the CBA play a critical role in supporting not just large firms and institutional practitioners, but also the solo and small firm lawyers advocating for individuals every day.
“There’s real value in a bar association that connects lawyers with their peers, keeps them current on the law, and provides a voice in the profession,” he says. “If small firm lawyers don’t see themselves reflected in the leadership or programming, they will disengage. That is a loss for everyone.”
His decision to join the Board stems from a desire to help bridge that divide. As the CBA modernizes its services and strengthens its focus on inclusivity for all lawyers, Mordarski hopes to serve as both a representative and a catalyst. “My hope is that the plaintiffs’ bar and all small firm lawyers will see that the CBA wants and needs their involvement,” he says. “It’s a place where small firm lawyers can belong, contribute, and be heard.”
In recent years, the CBA has expanded its efforts to provide relevant continuing legal education for solo and small-firm practitioners, launched digital resources like ColumbusLawyers.com to help attorneys connect with clients, and invested in technology to better support its members in a changing legal landscape. With initiatives like Columbus Bar Cares and a renewed commitment to wellness, leadership development, and community-building, the CBA is redefining what it means to serve the local legal profession.
Mordarski’s own practice has evolved as well. After almost 30 years working downtown, he recently moved his office to Dublin — a decision that came with both practical and cultural shifts. “There’s no question that being downtown had its benefits but relocating gave me more control over my space and how I work,” he notes. “It’s changed the way I think about accessibility — for clients and for myself.”
Now, he brings that same forward-thinking mindset to his role on the Board.
“I’m excited to be part of a leadership team that’s open to new voices and perspectives,” he says. “The CBA is 150+ years strong, but it’s not standing still. If there are small firm lawyers or plaintiff lawyer who have not been involved lately, I urge them to take another look. We want your input. We need your perspective. This is your bar, too.”
