Jane Higgins Marx is a highly respected attorney based in Columbus, Ohio serving as Managing Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. Since joining the firm in 2000, she has developed a distinguished practice that includes estate and business planning, probate and probate litigation, elder law, federal and state taxation of estates, trusts and gifts, charitable giving, business succession planning, and special needs planning. Recognized repeatedly by peer-reviewed publications, she has earned honors including Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, membership as a Fellow of ACTEC, and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Clients describe her as knowledgeable, attentive and compassionate in guiding fiduciaries and individuals through complex legal and tax responsibilities, especially when planning for disability and elder issues. Her leadership roles across professional associations further underscore her commitment to excellence and community service.