Marilena R. Walters

Partner

Marilena is a pharmacist-attorney, whose practice is primarily devoted to the defense of medical negligence cases at the trial and appellate level. Her clients include hospitals and physician groups.

Prior to joining the firm, she was a principal attorney in the Office of the Attorney General of Ohio, focusing her practice on medical malpractice defense.

Credentials

Education

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1984)

The Ohio State University (B.S., 1978)

  • Pharmacy

Bar admissions

  • Ohio — 1984

Court admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Affiliations and memberships

  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
  • American Association for Justice
  • Ohio State University Alumni
  • The Academy of Pharmacy of Central Ohio

Distinctions

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers®
    • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (2022,2024)
  • Ohio Super Lawyers®
  • Top Lawyers by Columbus CEO magazine

News
  • August 21, 2025

    260 Dinsmore Attorneys Listed as 2026 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch

  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • August 18, 2022

    2023 Best Lawyers® List Recognizes 190 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 20, 2020

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 180 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys