Kenneth Patrick Karlock

Kenneth Patrick Karlock

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Social Security

PO Box 15072, Columbus, OH

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 32 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cutter Hall Karlock LLC

PO Box 15072, Columbus, OH, 43215

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11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | December 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The one the lawyers pick

I was a partner in a large law firm when I became ill. When I needed help with the hearing on my SSD case (this was not my area of practice) I reached out to Ken--that was the best decision I could have made. Ken knows the law and is very practical in applying the law to the case. He was clearly resp...ected by the Judge and staff at the agency. He explained everything to me clearly so I knew what to expect and I felt comfortable with the process. He was always responsive to me when I had a question. I have worked with lawyers at small and large firms all over the country. Ken is one of the very best.

Posted by Colleen | August 09, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Highly recommended!

Mr. Karlock believed in my disability case from the day I entered his office. It took a few years to win my case but he stuck with me and believed in my case and me, even when I didn't have a lot of hope left, myself. I always had faith in him though. He is extremely sharp and knows his stuff. One th...ing I really like about Mr. Karlock is that he will give you straight answers and honest opinions. He is extremely professional yet he and his partners and staff are very friendly and compassionate. I cannot say enough kind words of recommendation for him. If you want an attorney who will go to bat for you, stick with you through the long, exhausting battle for disability and keep you well informed on your case, Ken Karlock is who you should contact.

Posted by George | May 28, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

EXPERIENCE

Ken and his staff are so knowledgeable, at my hearing ken raised specific case law points and explained my complicated issues I was so very impressed and left the hearing confident I had won my case!

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Kenneth Patrick Karlock's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julie Hall

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am proud to have Ken as my business partner and even happier to call him my husband. He is unwavering in his client loyalty and advocacy, and is never afraid to assert his clients' best interests in the face of adversity. Ken aggressively represents claimants in initial applications, appeals, hearings, before the Appeals Council and before the United States District Court. He is especially knowledgeable on vocational and procedural issues, and I am thankful to be able to bounce questions and ideas off of him every day. Working with Ken these past years has definitely made me a better Social Security Disability attorney."

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Robert Handelman

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken always provides the service and respect our mutual clients deserve. He is a good listener and works diligently for all of his disability claimants. I never hesitate to recommend him to any of my clients with social security disability issues."

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Lee Thompson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ken for many years, He is a diligent, reputable attorney."

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Robert Handelman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

President's Award, Columbus Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Cutter Hall Karlock LLC

2006 - 2011

Owner, Karlock Law Offices

2004 - 2006

Partner, Calig and Handelman LPA

1997 - 2004

Attorney, Calig and Handelman LPA

1993 - 1997

Disability Claims Adjudicator, State Of Ohio

Associations

2025 - Present

Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD)

Member

2010 - 2013

Columbus Bar Association, Social Security Disability Committee

Co-chair

2010 - 2013

Columbus Bar Association, Social Security Disability Committee

Founding Member

1997 - 2024

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Johnson v. Comm'r, Case No: 2:13cv788, S.D. Ohio, July 1, 2014.

Order for remand

Wooldridge v. Comm'r 2:14-cv-1139 SD Ohio

Order for remand

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Education

1993

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Essential Guide to Social Security in Ohio Vocational Issues

2013

Winter Conference

Vocational Expert Cross Examination

2012

Social Security CLE

Fine Tuning Your Social Security Disability Practice

2010

Social Security CLE

Succeed at the ALJ Hearing

2010

Social Security CLE

Social Security Basics

2007

Annual Convention

Update to Changes in the Listings

2006

Annual Conference

Hearing Preparation

Languages

English

Activity

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