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Charles Kranstuber has been practicing the area of workers' compensation since 1982. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He received his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1979. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Upon graduation from the University of San Diego, he was employed by the Ohio Industrial Commission as a district hearing officer. The Industrial Commission is the state agency which handles the adjudication of contested matters in the workers' compensation system. After several years with the Ohio Industrial Commission, he was employed as an associate attorney at the law firm Agee, Clymer, & Morgan, where he worked through 1994. He then was hired by the law firm of Livorno & Arnett, where he served as a partner through 2006. Since that time, he has established his own law office, where his practice continues to consist of representing injured workers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio. He is affiliated with Geiser, Bowman and McLafferty LLC, formerly Cecil & Geiser LLC.
Charles Kranstuber has also been active in politics and local government. He served for 12 years as a city councilman in the City of Dublin and also served for 6 years as the mayor of the City of Dublin. In 2006, he was appointed by the governor as the injured workers' representative to the Workers' Compensation Oversight Commission, which is responsible for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. The Oversight Commission's duties include making recommendations regarding premium rates, investments, and setting the rules and policies of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
Charles Kranstuber has been dedicated to serving the needs of injured workers in Ohio for over 25 years. He recognizes the deep trust placed by his clients and will strive to uphold that trust by working hard and fighting hard for you.
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Acquired: 1979
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495 South High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Posted by Judy | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kranstuber listened to my story of injury, in a compassionate manner, and systematically solved issue after issue in a wonderfully professional style. I had initially been assigned to a doctor who was not concerned with my issues. Mr Kranstuber referred me to a doctor, who has been nothing but in...
Posted by kari | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr Kranstuber was very professional and worked with through the settlement and fought for me every step of the way. I highly recommend him for anyone
Posted by Brad | May 7, 2015
I was completely confused by the Worker's Compensation rules, laws, and what to do, etc. Chuck walked me through everything, that I needed to do. He's not a man to waste your time. He knows his business very well, and he has helped me navigate the mess that is BWC in Ohio, especially Columbus. I ...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Charles Kranstuber for more than a decade. His area of focus in the law is Workers Compensation. Charles or Chuck as he is known by his colleagues and clients is a hardworking, knowledgeable and personable lawyer. Chuck works long hours both in the office and frequently attends hearing to advocate for his clients. Chuck is current on all of the law related to Workers Compensation, and researches all legal issues that are not settled. Chuck is very personable and takes the time to get to know his clients and he listens to their concerns because he cares. This make him a better advocate because he puts his clients at ease by meeting their needs."
Personal injury lawyer
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, Ohio State Bar Association
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006 - Present
Owner, Law Office Charles W Kranstuber L.P.A.
2005 - Present
Trustee, Washington Township
1995 - 2001
Mayor, City of Dublin
1994 - 2006
Partner, Livorno & Arnett
1991 - 2003
Member, Dublin City Council
1979 - 1982
District Hearing Officer, Ohio Industrial Commission
1995 - Present
Ohio Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1979 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationMember
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English