Charles John Kettlewell

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Charles John Kettlewell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Ethics and professional responsibility Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

1900 Polaris Pkwy,, Suite 450-275, Columbus, OH

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About Charles

Biography

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Ethics and Professional Responsibility 50%

My ethics 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.

50%
Wrongful Death 30%

If you have been injured through no fault of your own and due to someone else's negligence in Ohio, call me immediately for FREE a case evaluation.

30%
Personal Injury 20%

If you have been injured through no fault of your own and du5e to someone else's negligence in Ohio, call me immediately for FREE a case evaluation.

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 25 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 12 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Charles J. Kettlewell LLC

1900 Polaris Pkwy,, Suite 450-275, Columbus, OH, 43240

legalethics.pro

Online Presence

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Charles John Kettlewell's Reviews

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30 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 21 reviews | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Posted by Jeff Fanger | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Excellent Quality Work

We have used Charles Kettlewell for over twenty years as our Firm's ethics counsel and find him to be an excellent attorney that provides high quality advice and counsel on everything from ethical questions to marketing decisions. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly.

Charles assisted me with a bank error concerning an IOLTA account and offered some general trust management advice. He also provided some general ethics advice. He was highly responsive and very knowledgeable so I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Regina | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Professional and Personable

Charles effectively and efficiently responded to a letter of inquiry that I received from the Ohio Supreme Court Disciplinary Counsel regarding an IOLTA banking error. His response led to a prompt dismissal of the case. Charles saved me the time (and hassle) of responding to the OSC-DC, in turn, allo...wing me to focus on my own clients' matters. I would add that during that process Charles also provided me with sound advice for maintaining my integrity and professionalism during extremely contentious and ongoing litigation--just one of the reasons I did not have the time to handle the IOLTA matter myself. I cannot think of a reason why a practicing lawyer would not hire an ethics lawyer to handle any issue no matter how seemingly minor. Hairdressers do not cut their own hair. Surgeons do not operate on themselves. If you are a practicing lawyer and do not already 'have a guy', then call Charles!

Posted by Georges | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Excellent representation

In the last 20 years I was represented twice by Mr. Kettlewell regarding letter of inquiry from Ohio Disciplinary Counsel. I Could have not hoped for better representation during those trying emotional times. His superior knowledge in the area as well as his great personality made dealing with him ...a pleasure. He represent extremely well and i cannot be more pleased. I very strongly recommend Mr. Kettelwell as he is a master in the area of ethics. Thank you Charles for all what you did cannot adequately express my satisfaction.

Posted by Mathias | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

He is quite simply the best attorney for disciplinary defense

I retained Mr. Kettlewell to represent me in a matter against a former client that had alleged disciplinary violations that were unsubstantiated. He was easy to work with, went over the facts of my case, and prepared a defense that was impressive and ultimately won the "case". I would recommend him... to any attorney that has to deal with a disciplinary investigation or complaint.

Charles Kettlewell

Replied last August 27, 2018

I appreciate this review and am always glad to have a happy former client. But the foregoing is the only one person's opinion and it cannot be verified that I am the "best" attorney for disciplinary defense.

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Dianna Anelli

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charles and I have worked together on cases. His knowledge is superb and his professionalism top notch."

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Jeffrey Hyslip

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Charles is a Top Notch attorney!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

2019 Lawyer of the Year in Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Best Lawyers in America

2015

2016 Lawyer of the Year Ethics & Professional Responsibility Law, Best Lawyers in America

2014

2015 Best Lawyers in Legal Ethics & Professional Responsisbility, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

2013

2014 Best Lawyers - Ethics & Professional Responsibility Law, Best Lawyers in America

2012

2012 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in Ethics in Columbus, Best Lawyers in America

2012

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

2013 Best Lawyers - Ethics & Professional Responsibility Law, Best Lawyers in America

2012

2012 Top Lawyers in Columbus, Columbus CEO

2011

Best Lawyer - Ethics & Professional Responsibility Law, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Top Lawyer 2011, Columbus Business First

2010

Best Lawyer - Ethics & Professional Responsibility Law, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Charles J. Kettlewell LLC

2009 - 2011

Partner, Kettlewell & Donchatz LLC

2006 - 2009

Partner, CCDKO LLP

2000 - 2006

Partner, Kettlewell & Kettlewell LLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Central Ohio Association for Justice

Ethics & Professional Responsibility Chair

2000 - Present

Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association, Center for Professional Responsibility

Member

2000 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2020

Central Ohio Association for Justice

President

Education

2000

Capital University

Juris Doctorate

Publications

2011

COAJ - The Communicator A Better Rule 1.15(d)

2006

Reflections on Life and the Law How to Survive Survive Your Worst Case Scenario

2004

Columbus Bar Briefs From Bad to Worse, and How to Avoid Turning Malpractice into Discipline

Languages

English

Activity

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