Our History

Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer, P.L.L. traces its origins to the late 19th century Newark law firm started by Jesse Flory. Some years later he was joined by his sons, Walter and Charles Flory. The Flory family developed a strong reputation in the legal profession, both in Newark and elsewhere in Ohio. Walter Flory eventually relocated to Cleveland, Ohio and with others, established the law firm Thompson, Hine & Flory. In the ensuing years, the Newark practice continued, prospered, and evolved. In 1952, J. Gilbert Reese joined the practice, then known as Flory, Flory & Fitzgibbon, as an associate. Under the longtime leadership of Mr. Reese, this law firm evolved into Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer, P.L.L..

Today, Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer, P.L.L. is the largest law firm in Licking County, consisting of 13 attorneys. Our attorneys are graduates of the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, the University of Michigan Law School, Capital University Law School, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law.

Our excellent attorneys, together with our exceptional staff, are well prepared to provide outstanding legal services to you as we continue to flourish in the 21st century.