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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5.0 /5.0

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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...rything in between. If you need an ethics lawyer for any reason, you need to hire Mr. Kettlewell. You are not just a number to him. He is what a lawyer should be, and embodies all of the qualities of advocate. Mr. Kettlewell has represented me over the last five years on numerous issues. He is always available, and I consider him my friend after all these years. His fees are completely fair, and I wonder sometimes why his fees are so low compared to some of his competitors, considering the quality of his work. His credentials are impeccable, and if you choose another ethics lawyers for any reason, you have made a mistake. If you want the best ethics lawyer in Ohio, and possibly the United States, the only choice for you is Charles Kettlewell.

Charles Kettlewell

Replied last February 09, 2016

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.

Posted by Stephen F. Tilson | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

An excellent lawyer

This man represented me effectively in a recent sensitive ethics case. He is well versed in his area of the law, and an effective communicator with good people skills to boot.

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2015 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Kettlewell represented me in a sucessful defense of an ethics complaint and did a fantastic job. He quickly grasped the facts of the case, and his knowledge of the law in this area is unsurpassed. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2015 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Prompt, Professional, Prepared

Charles Kettlewell has represented me in a number of matters. Prior to licensure, I had run into legal troubles and he guided me through the Character and Fitness process. Ultimately, he advocated for me in the Supreme Court in front of a hearing panel and succeeded in persuading them to allow me to ...pass the bar. As a criminal defense attorney, I occasionally have clients with a lot of time on their hands. They like to blame their attorneys for their situation. On a number of occasions, I have turned the grievances over to Mr. Kettlewell and, over a matter of months they were dismissed. The piece of mind having an attorney like Mr. Kettlewell provides allows me to focus my attention on pending cases rather than worrying about an old case risen from the dead.

Posted by a Client | July 09, 2015 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Exemplar of the Legal Profession

Charles recently represented me in a response to a grievance filed by a disgruntled former client, which was dismissed after the filing of the response. The grievance itself was multi-faceted and complex, and the grievant had the advice and assistance of private ethics counsel in filing the grievanc...e. Charles was easy to work with, focused, knowledgeable, and exceptionally responsive in his communications. He firmly advocates for his clients, and understands the necessary responsiveness and support that clients need. Charles is a true credit to the profession.

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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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