Jill S. Tangeman

Jill is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the finance, energy and real estate group.  She focuses her practice in commercial real estate with an emphasis on zoning, land use regulation and developer representation.

Her notable experience includes:

• Assisting in the annexation, zoning and entitlement of several large mixed-use developments, including several master associations and golf course resort communities
• Assisting in the negotiation and preparation of documentation for real estate purchase and sales contracts and commercial leases, as well as the preparation and organization of condominium, homeowners and master associations

Jill is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in business, commercial and industrial real property law.

Jill has presented seminars on planned unit developments, land use, subdivision of land, variances and conditional uses.

Jill received her J.D. from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law and her B.A. from Denison University cum laude where she received the Presidential Medal, the highest honor for exemplary leadership and community service.

Before joining Vorys, Jill worked at the law firms of Plank & Brahm (2005-2006), Lucas, Prendergast, Albright, Gibson & Newman (1998-2004), and Ricketts & Onda Co., L.P.A. (1996-1998).

Honors & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America, Columbus Land Use and Zoning Law "Lawyer of the Year," 2015

Business First, 40 Under 40, 2000

Chambers and Partners, Leading Lawyer in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, 2007-2022

Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Land Use/Zoning, 2006-2007, 2010

The Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2007-2023

Professional & Community Activities

The Childhood League Center, Board of Directors 2018

Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, Advisory Board 2018

LeaderSpark, Inc., Board of Directors, 2000-present

Franklin County Residential Services, Inc., Board of Trustees, 1999-present

Junior League of Columbus, Board of Directors, 2000-2005

Leadership Columbus, Class of 2001