Carol A. Fey
About Carol A. Fey
Carol A. Fey is an Of Counsel attorney at Artz, Dewhirst & Wheeler, LLP in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in LGBT custody and family law matters. She has a notable history of public service, including her tenure as President of the Bexley School Board and her involvement with various legal associations.
Work at Artz, Dewhirst & Wheeler, LLP
Carol A. Fey has been serving as Of Counsel at Artz, Dewhirst & Wheeler, LLP since 2018. In this role, she focuses on legal issues related to LGBT custody and family matters. Her practice includes drafting prenuptial agreements and providing legal services for same-sex second-parent and stepparent adoptions. Fey's expertise in collaborative family law allows her to help clients resolve disputes without resorting to court proceedings.
Education and Expertise
Carol A. Fey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Miami University in 1976. She later obtained her Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 1984, graduating with honors as a member of the Order of the Coif. Fey is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as an Ohio Family Relations Law Specialist since 2000, highlighting her expertise in family law.
Background
Carol A. Fey grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and relocated to Columbus in 1978. She has resided in Bexley with her family since 1993. Her legal career began in 1985 as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio. She also served as a judicial clerk for Justice Clifford F. Brown on the Supreme Court of Ohio. Fey has been actively involved in various legal associations, including the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.
Achievements
Carol A. Fey has made significant contributions to the field of family law, particularly in relation to LGBTQ legal issues. She was the first Chair of the Columbus Bar Association’s LGBT Committee and has been a frequent speaker on LGBTQ legal matters. Fey pioneered the establishment of shared custody arrangements for LGBTQ and other unmarried parents beginning in 1997. She has received the Stoney Award from Stonewall Union for her work in this area.
Community Involvement
In addition to her legal practice, Carol A. Fey has served as an elected member and President of the Bexley School Board from 2010 to 2015. She is also a member of Temple Beth Shalom, where she plays piano. Fey's community engagement reflects her commitment to both legal advocacy and local involvement.