Focusing on Agricultural and Farm-Related Legal Issues
We are committed to the Ohio agricultural industry, and we’re privileged to be in a position to assist with those needs.
Many of our clients are farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses. We take great pride in staying abreast of current agricultural law issues and serving the needs of our agricultural clients all across Ohio.
OUR MISSION
At Wright & Moore, we promote thoughtful, educated decision making among Ohio farmers and landowners in order to achieve their succession planning and land use goals.
Meet the Team
Ryan Conklin
OWNER / ATTORNEY
Ryan Conklin
OWNER / ATTORNEY
After finishing his undergraduate degree, Conklin pursued his master’s degree in agricultural education at the University of Florida.
After obtaining his master’s degree in 2012, Ryan attended Michigan State University College of Law. While at Michigan State, Ryan built upon the knowledge of agriculture and natural resource law he acquired at the University of Florida. Conklin passed the July 2015 Ohio Bar Examination and began working with clients soon after.
With Wright & Moore, Ryan assists clients with a variety of issues related to agritourism, wind and solar leases, farmland transactions, dispute resolution, and farm transition planning for young, new, and beginning farm families. Conklin’s greatest joys in private practice involve the work he has completed for agricultural non-profits and the numerous young farmers he has helped begin or advance their operations.
Ryan lives in Delaware with his wife Anna and their assorted animals. Outside the office, you can find him playing golf, skiing, watching college football, and knocking out his to-do list around the house.
Evin Bachelor
OWNER / ATTORNEY
Evin Bachelor
OWNER / ATTORNEY
Born and raised in Mercer County, Evin graduated from Celina High School in 2011. For his undergraduate studies, Evin attended the Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science. He graduated magna cum laude with honors.
Evin continued his studies at Ohio State’s Moritz College of Law, where he received his law degree. While in law school, Evin interned with a private law firm in Celina and with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Legal Services. Evin served as an editor with the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, and he won a national award from the American Agricultural Law Association for presenting on a paper he wrote about agricultural mediation programs in the United States. Always eager to learn more, Evin enrolled in additional coursework with the University of Arkansas School of Law on the topics of farm succession planning and cooperative law.
For his first job out of law school, Evin served as a law fellow and senior research associate with the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program. One of Evin’s main responsibilities was to research legal topics important to farmers, and then educate farmers through factsheets, blog posts, live presentations, podcasts, and more. He also assisted with the agribusiness law course at Ohio State.
Evin passed the July 2018 Ohio Bar Examination and was sworn into the practice of law in Ohio on November 13, 2018 during a special session of the Ohio Supreme Court. He also passed the February 2019 Indiana Bar Examination and was sworn into the practice of law in Indiana on May 14, 2019 during a special session of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Evin remains an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, American Agricultural Law Association, and Ohio Farm Bureau. He is currently serving as an adjunct professor teaching agricultural law at the Wright State University Lake Campus.
Andrew Wecker
OWNER / ATTORNEY
Andrew Wecker
OWNER / ATTORNEY
Andy grew up in Medina County in Northeast Ohio, graduated from Ohio University in Southeast Ohio, and has lived and worked in both Northwest and Southwest Ohio before he settled down in Central Ohio with his wife Kendra. He graduated from the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University. They have five children who have all been active in 4-H with lamb, poultry and rabbit projects, as well as serving other 4-H’ers in roles such as junior fair board member, camp counselor, life guard and registered nurse.
Andy was president of his local board of education when the community passed a bond issue to build and then start construction a new high school, stadium and elementary school. One of his proudest achievements was to keep a quality woodshop and drafting program in the high school to go with his school district’s strong FFA program. He belongs to the advisory council of the C. William Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy at OSU’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, as well as the member advisory committee of Consolidated Cooperative, which provides electricity, fiber optic broad band and gas to its members.
When they are not at work, Andy and Kendra enjoy spending time with each other, their children and their friends, preferably outdoors at their place, on Alum Creek Reservoir or the west basin of Lake Erie, camping, boating, hiking, hunting, fishing, or gardening.
Katie Miner
Chief Operations Officer
Katie Miner
Chief Operations Officer
Katie assists in many ways such as billing, human resources, project management, vendor relations, and employee engagement.
Originally from Medina County, Katie graduated from Medina High School. She went on to graduate with a hospitality management degree from Cuyahoga Community College. From there, she lived in Miami Florida for 8 years and returned to Ohio in 2019. If you ask her, Katie will tell you she would have never expected to be working for a law firm, but she is thrilled to be a part of the team.
Since working from the start of age 15, she has held many titles but her favorites are wife and mom. Katie lives in Delaware with her husband Tim and son Owen. When not at work they can be found enjoying life together.
Johnny Cottingim
Attorney
Johnny Cottingim
Attorney
After earning a degree from The Ohio State University and his J.D. from the University of Kentucky, Johnny joined Wright & Moore Law, where he focuses on farm succession and business planning.
Outside of work, Johnny enjoys sports, hunting, and perfecting his smoking and BBQ skills. He lives in Delaware, Ohio, with his wife, Meredith, and their dog, Phoebe, and looks forward to returning to the family farm.
Elizabeth Fisher
Attorney
Elizabeth Fisher
Attorney
Born and raised in Mercer County, Evin graduated from Celina High School in 2011. For his undergraduate studies, Evin attended the Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science. He graduated magna cum laude with honors.
Evin continued his studies at Ohio State’s Moritz College of Law, where he received his law degree. While in law school, Evin interned with a private law firm in Celina and with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Legal Services. Evin served as an editor with the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, and he won a national award from the American Agricultural Law Association for presenting on a paper he wrote about agricultural mediation programs in the United States. Always eager to learn more, Evin enrolled in additional coursework with the University of Arkansas School of Law on the topics of farm succession planning and cooperative law.
For his first job out of law school, Evin served as a law fellow and senior research associate with the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program. One of Evin’s main responsibilities was to research legal topics important to farmers, and then educate farmers through factsheets, blog posts, live presentations, podcasts, and more. He also assisted with the agribusiness law course at Ohio State.
Evin passed the July 2018 Ohio Bar Examination and was sworn into the practice of law in Ohio on November 13, 2018 during a special session of the Ohio Supreme Court. He also passed the February 2019 Indiana Bar Examination and was sworn into the practice of law in Indiana on May 14, 2019 during a special session of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Evin remains an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, American Agricultural Law Association, and Ohio Farm Bureau. He is currently serving as an adjunct professor teaching agricultural law at the Wright State University Lake Campus.
Heather Luce
Client Relations Director
Heather Luce
Client Relations Director
Originally from west-central Ohio, Heather graduated from Minster High School in 1999 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University in 2004. After building her career in Central Ohio, she and her husband, Jason, settled in Delaware to raise their family. Heather later transitioned into an office management role in the dental field, where she excelled for a decade before joining Wright & Moore. Her compassion, administrative expertise, and love of learning make her an invaluable member of the team.
A small-town girl at heart, Heather treasures family and community. Some of her fondest memories are from childhood days spent on her family’s farm. She appreciates how her role at Wright & Moore connects her to her roots. Outside of work, she enjoys life with her husband and their three daughters—Audrey, Emma, and Hannah—whether cheering from the sidelines at soccer games, playing tennis, or sharing quiet evenings with books and movies.
Heather embodies a spirit of togetherness and gratitude, finding fulfillment in her work and joy in life’s simple moments. Her motto, “There’s no place like home,” perfectly captures her approach to both her career and family life.
Danielle Fishpaw
Legal Assistant
Danielle Fishpaw
Legal Assistant
Originally from Mercer County, Danielle graduated from Celina High School in 2011. Danielle went on to complete a Bachelor Degree in Accounting at Ball State University. There, she was a member of the Miller Business Honors Program. She did her thesis project on taking physical inventory counts while she interned at an agriculture co‐op in West Central Ohio, Mercer Landmark. She also attended Deloitte’s National Leadership Conference.
Danielle lives in Celina with her husband James, and two boys, Colten and Rhett. She enjoys camping, gardening and spending time with her family.
Paul Hansen
Legal Assistant
Paul Hansen
Legal Assistant
Paul graduated from Grinnell College in central Iowa with a degree in Political Science, focusing on Constitutional Law, Domestic Politics, and International Relations & Diplomacy. As part of an international learning program, he also spent a semester at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, studying the political dynamics of the Korean Peninsula. Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, Paul lived in Germany and Denmark for nearly a decade before settling in Columbus in 2017, where he resides today.
Outside of work, Paul enjoys reading, exercising, listening to music, exploring Columbus’ Metro Parks through the lens of his camera, and spending time with his partner, Alyson.
Chase Rodemann
Paralegal
Chase Rodemann
Paralegal
Chase graduated from The Ohio State University in 2021 with a degree in French and minors in Psychology and International Studies. He also completed his Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Law & Paralegal Studies at the University of Cincinnati, finishing in August 2025. Growing up spending time at his grandma’s farm in Union County, he is grateful to have the opportunity to help farming families protect their legacy.
In his free time, Chase enjoys spending time outside – whether it be golf, hiking, exercising, or going on long walks with his partner, Cassie.
Amber Moreland
Legal Assistant
Amber Moreland
Legal Assistant
Amber offers nearly three decades of experience in real estate and community-focused administration. Her career began in 1995 at a small title company owned by her mother, where she developed a deep understanding of property transactions. Eager to expand her knowledge, Amber transitioned into other roles within the real estate field.
After nearly 20 years in the real estate industry, she embraced a new opportunity that aligned with both her professional skills and community values. This role allowed her to remain rooted in her community while taking on meaningful initiatives. She was instrumental in managing financial assistance programs, overseeing youth outreach efforts such as Junior Fair and scholarship programs, and supporting local governance. Additionally, Amber played a key role in advancing strategic initiatives and organizational objectives, helping to align internal operations with long-term goals and community needs.
Amber is also an active civic leader, having served on several boards including the United Way of Morrow County, the Morrow County Chamber of Commerce, and The Tomorrow Center.
At the heart of Amber’s life is her family. She is the proud mother of Brock and Kelly and shares a close bond with her extended family, including nieces she considers her own. Outside of work, Amber enjoys shopping, diving into true crime podcasts and documentaries, reading psychological thrillers and spending time with friends—her “bonus family”—at weekly trivia nights and social gatherings.
Kaitlyn Richard
Law Clerk
Kaitlyn Richard
Law Clerk
A native of Coshocton, Ohio, Kaitlyn graduated from River View High School in 2020. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Ohio Dominican University in 2022, graduating summa cum laude. Kaitlyn is currently completing her final semester at Capital University Law School and plans to sit for the Ohio Bar Exam in July 2026.
During law school, Kaitlyn served as an Articles Editor on the Capital University Law Review. She is a two-time recipient of the Ohio Bar Association’s Real Property Section Scholarship and held a non-voting seat with the section for the past two years.
Prior to joining Wright & Moore, Kaitlyn clerked for an oil and gas firm, where she gained valuable experience in title examination and analysis. She is excited to be part of the Wright & Moore team and provide meaningful advocacy to rural landowners across Ohio.
In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with family and friends, and of course, her cat, Lucy. She also enjoys taking ballet classes, cooking, baking, and improving her gardening skills. When time permits, Kaitlyn and her sister take orders for personalized iced sugar cookies through a home bakery business they started in high school, which helped fund multiple scholarships for graduating senior girls from River View High School pursuing higher education.
Heather Cox
Office Operations Coordinator
Heather Cox
Office Operations Coordinator
Originally from central Ohio, Heather was born and raised in the Buckeye State. It was only fitting that she attended The Ohio State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science. Heather spent more than a decade serving children and families as an early childhood director in the Powell community, where her own children also attended school. She later transitioned into a leadership role overseeing the operations of three mental health clinics in central Ohio. Through these experiences, Heather developed a strong background in building effective operational systems and fostering a positive, client-centered service environment.
Heather appreciates the close-knit, family-oriented culture at Wright & Moore and is committed to creating a warm and welcoming experience for every client and partner from the moment they arrive.
Heather and her husband, Derek, reside in Delaware, Ohio with their two children, Dominic and Delaney, and their energetic Australian Shepherd, Chloe. Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time at the family’s lake house on Lake Erie, watching her kids play travel baseball and soccer, and cheering on her favorite Ohio teams: the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Robert & Kelly Moore
Special Counsel
Robert & Kelly Moore
Special Counsel
Robert was raised on a dairy farm in Coshocton County, Ohio. His family continues to operate the farm raising beef cattle, sheep and crops. Growing up, Robert was a member of 4-H and FFA. Robert graduated from Riverview High School in 1987.
Robert received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Science and a Master of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University. Upon graduating from OSU, Robert spent four years as an Agricultural Extension Agent in Fairfield County and five years as an Extension Associate in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developmental Economics. While employed at OSU, Robert attended Capital University Law School’s evening program. In January, 2005 he graduated Cum Laude. Robert was admitted to the Bar in May, 2005.
Robert lives in Delaware, Ohio with his wife Kelly and daughter Maddie.
Paul L. Wright
Founder, 1938-2024
Paul L. Wright
Founder, 1938-2024
An esteemed inductee of the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2006, Paul’s contributions to the agricultural industry have profoundly impacted countless colleagues, clients, and communities. His distinguished career included 29 years with The Ohio State University Extension, where he served as a County 4-H Agent, Area Farm Management Agent, and State Specialist in Agricultural Law. Retiring in 1988 as Associate Professor Emeritus, Paul left an indelible mark through his teaching, publications, and thought leadership in agricultural law and economics.
Paul earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education (1960) and a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (1970) from The Ohio State University, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo in 1978. His accolades include the AALA Distinguished Service Award in 1994 and The Ohio State University Distinguished Alumni Award in 2003, reflecting his tireless commitment to excellence.
A man of deep faith and family values, Paul was a devoted member of Northwest United Methodist Church, where he actively contributed to the church’s initiatives. He was a loving husband to his late wife, Bev, and to Sue, his current wife, and a proud father to his children. His community involvement extended beyond his professional work, as he served in leadership roles for Methodist ElderCare Services and Wesley Glen, leaving a lasting impact on elder care initiatives in central Ohio.
Paul’s humility, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the agricultural community earned him the admiration and respect of those fortunate enough to know him. He will be deeply missed but remembered fondly for his faith, kindness, and remarkable contributions to the field of agricultural law.
Rest in peace, Paul.
Our Vision & Core Values
Our Vision: Maintaining a strong agriculture industry and vibrant rural communities through multi-generational transitions of Ohio family farms and preservation of farmland.
Our Core Values:
Knowledgeable
Through various legal education and personal development efforts by our team members, we will provide competent counsel that stays in-tune with the laws and rules impacting our industry.
Individuality
Recognizing that each family, farm, legal issue, and employee possesses unique goals and features, we strive to provide solutions and opportunities that cater to the needs of each client, partner, or team member.
Empathy
Being accessible to our clients, partners, and team members, staying curious to individual needs, actively listening, and understanding all viewpoints ensures we are empathetic to each other and to the public.
Integrity
“Doing the right thing” comprises our moral and ethical core, and building and maintaining trust within our team and our stakeholders is of the utmost importance.
Family Team
Collaboration, communication, flexibility, and support can lead a family to accomplish great things together, and we seek to espouse those behaviors internally within our team and externally with members of our firm family.
Our Office Environment
Kelly Moore has used her creativity and passion for interior decoration to design a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for our office. We try to make our clients feel more like they are coming into our home than into a law office.
How We Can Help
Farm Succession
Farm Succession
- Estate planning
- Business planning
- Family farm asset leases, gifts, and sales
- Family farm mediations
Legacy Preservation
Legacy Preservation
- Estate and trust administration
- Farmer retirement
- Estate tax management
- Long-term care planning
- Farm Marriage Protections
Landowner Advocacy
Landowner Advocacy
- Renewable energy leases and purchase options
- Arms-length farmland sales
- Utility easements
- Wireless infrastructure
- Tax-deferred exchanges
Rural Development
Rural Development
- Agritourism
- Rural non-profit assistance
- Rural business consulting
- Public education and speaking
Want to Work Together?
Our dedicated and talented staff would love to get to know you and understand your needs. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us.