Charles J. Kettlewell LLC
Attorney & Counselor at Law
445 Hutchinson Avenue, Suite 100 Columbus, Ohio 43235-8630
Phone: 614 436-2750 | Fax: 614 436-2865
You may also use the Calendly link below to schedule a call with me.
https://calendly.com/charlesjkettlewell
Welcome to My Website
I am admitted in the state of Ohio and United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. I am also admitted in the District of Columbia.* My practice concentrates primarily on the field of legal ethics and consists of representing lawyers on ethics and disciplinary matters, bar applicants in admissions matters, non-lawyers in unauthorized practice of law (“UPL”) matters, and providing representation and expert witness services in legal malpractice actions.
I have written hundreds of private advisory opinions for clients from solo practitioners to international law firms, I have defended hundreds of attorney grievances, and I have appeared as counsel on numerous occasions before Panels of the Board of Professional Conduct and the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, as well as before the Supreme Court of Ohio.
I’ve been published by Columbus Bar Briefs, which is published by The Daily Reporter, I was a contributing author to Reflections on Life and the Law, published by the Columbus Bar Association, and I frequently teach CLE courses on legal ethics, professionalism, and substance abuse to various bar organizations and government agencies, including: The Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA); The Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College; The Ohio Attorney General’s Office; Ohio Lawyer’s Assistance Program (OLAP); The Supreme Court Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law; The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association; The Stark County Academy of Trial Lawyers; Central Ohio Association for Justice; The Ohio Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys; Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers(APRL); and, continuing education sponsors such as Lorman, PESI, and NBI. I have also taught over 200 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) hours to attorneys and judges and I am available to teach private CLE courses to law firms and their invited guests.
I am member of the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility, APRL, and the Ohio State Bar Association . I am also a member of the Ohio Association for Justice. I also currently serve as the Ethics Chair and as President for the Central Ohio Association for Justice.
Awards

Established in 1955, The Fellows support the research of the American Bar Foundation. Membership in The Fellows is limited to one third of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by Fellows in their jurisdiction and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation.
Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 5000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Education
Capital University Law School, (1997-2000): Juris Doctor
Recipient: Deans Scholarship
Elected to Beta Court of the Order of the Curia National Honorary Legal Fraternity
Ohio University (1994-1996) Bachelor of Arts (Sociology / Criminology)
Graduated Cum Laude
Member: Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor’s Society
The Ohio State University (1991-1994) No Degree / Transferred to Ohio University
Member: Honors Program
Client Testimonials
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