Insurance Fraud Lawyer in Columbus
ORC § 2913.47
Definition of Insurance Fraud
- With purpose to defraud or to facilitate fraud,
- Misrepresenting information,
- To an insurer.
Potential Penalties
If found guilty in a case of insurance fraud, the sentence can be either a first-degree misdemeanor or a felony of the fifth degree, depending on the value of insurance involved in the deception. A first-degree misdemeanor can be penalized by a fine of up to $1,000 and a jail sentence of up to 180 days. If the crime is considered a fifth-degree felony, the crime can be punishable by 6-12 months in prison and a fine of up to $2,500.
At Funkhouser Law, from the moment a client walks through the door, we presume that they are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As such, we work hard to accomplish the most favorable outcome for each of our clients.
If you have been accused of insurance fraud, please call Funkhouser Law for a free consultation with an experienced, peer-rated lawyer.
Real Experiences from Our Clients
Dedicated to Your Defense
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“We will always recommend Doug and wish him endless success and prosperity in every challenge he faces.”- LF & TF
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“His character, experience, and work ethic make him an ideal Lawyer.”- Dan R.
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“My family and I will recommend him and use him in the future if we need an attorney.”- R.A.
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“The thing I appreciate most about Doug was his honesty. I always felt like I could trust what he told me and in fact I was smart to do so.”- J.W.
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“You took a lot of the stress out of going to court and working around my schedule.”- David A.
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“I contacted Doug and he returned my call in a fast timely fashion, answering all my questions and making me feel confident about my case.”- J.E.
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“Douglas Funkhouser came highly recommended from 2 of his previous clients whom I had a business relationship, so I set high expectations for him. Mr. Funkhouser met and exceeded those expectations.”- R.J.
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“I sincerely felt like he had my best interests in mind and worked to get a fair and favorable outcome for me.”- C.M.
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“As a lawyer I understood the problems facing me when I was cited for OVI. I knew Doug and his reputation, but still had much trepidation about my case. Through the course of his representation he alleviated these concerns and kept me calm.”- R.B.