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Charles Kettlewell is admitted in the state of Ohio and United States District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. Charles Kettlewell's practice concentrates on the field of legal ethics and primarily 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 in the state of Ohio.
Charles Kettlewell has written hundreds of private advisory opinions for clients from solo practitioners to international law firms, has defended hundreds of attorney grievances, and has appeared as counsel on numerous occasions before Panels of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline and the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness, as well as before the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Charles Kettlewell has written for Columbus Bar Briefs, which is published by The Daily Reporter, was a contributing author to Reflections on Life and the Law, published by the Columbus Bar Association, and has taught over 200 hours of CLE courses on legal ethics and professionalism 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 Prosecutor’s Association; The Stark County Academy of Trial Lawyers; Franklin County Trial Lawyer’s Association; The Ohio Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys; Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL); and, continuing education sponsors such as Lorman, PESI, and NBI.
Charles Kettlewell is a member of the American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility, The Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers,the Ohio Association for Justice, the Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ), and the Ohio State Bar Associations. Charles is a Past President of the COAJ and also currently serves as the Ethics Chair the COAJ.
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 2000
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2013
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1900 Polaris Pkwy,, Suite 450-275, Columbus, OH, 43240
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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...
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 ...
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...
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.
Posted by Greg | April 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Ethic's Counsel
We have used Charles on numerous matters over the last 7 years. His service has ranged from reviewing marketing material to ensure compliance, to defending against sour grapes bogus local competitor bar complaints. He always delivers and would highly recommend in the world of ethics.
Posted by John | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Best Ethics Lawyer in the Country
You will not find a better ethics lawyer in the United States. He is one in a billion. He is honest, his rate is beyond fair, and he will not disappoint you. I have used him from everything from bar complaints, to make sure my website complies with the rules of professional responsibility, and eve...
DISCLAIMER: I appreciate this review but must emphasize that it is the opinion of one client. Some of the comparisons are unverifiable and I do not, in fact, believe I'm the best ethics lawyer in Ohio and/or the United States. I just try to be the best lawyer I personally can be and treat my clients the way I would want to be treated.
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."
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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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
2011 - Present
Owner, Charles J. Kettlewell LLC
2009 - 2011
Partner, Kettlewell & Donchatz LLC
2006 - 2009
Partner, CCDKO LLP
2000 - 2006
Partner, Kettlewell & Kettlewell LLC
2010 - Present
Central Ohio Association for JusticeEthics & Professional Responsibility Chair
2000 - Present
Association of Professional Responsibility LawyersMember
2000 - Present
American Bar Association, Center for Professional ResponsibilityMember
2000 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2020
Central Ohio Association for JusticePresident
2000
Juris Doctorate
2011
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