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

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

He will fight for you and win!

I am very satisfied with the attorney services of Charles Kettlewell. I was to a called sua sponte hearing by the Character & Fitness Review Board. Mr. Kettlewell spotted all the issues and successfully advocated for me every step of the way.

Charles Kettlewell

Replied last March 16, 2023

I appreciate the confidence expressed by this reviewer but while I can promise to advocate for my clients to the best of my ability, I cannot guarantee that I will "win" as every client matter is different.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Inquiry Letter Reprsentation

Mr. Kettlewell represented me when a former employer filed a grievance I believed to be retaliatory in nature. I am confident that Mr. Kettlewell's diligence and strong working relationship with ODC secured the just and expeditious resolution in the matter and the best outcome for my situation (dismi...ssal of the grievance and closure of the investigation). I would highly recommend his services to anyone who has to engage with the attorney disciplinary system in Ohio.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Trusted Advocate in your corner!

Mr. Kettlewell handled a C&F matter for me and I couldn't have asked for better representation. Extremely diligent, knowledgeable and a well prepared course of conduct my matter from start to finish. My only regret is that I didn't hire him sooner! I started with a different counsel that wasted a ...lot of my time and money. I highly recommend Mr. Kettlewell for an ethics - professional responsibility matter as he defused an extremely stressful situation with great time and attention to my file.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Highly recommended

Please do not attempt to represent yourself in any disciplinary proceeding. I would highly recommend Charles. He is very knowledgeable in alleged violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility and has great relationships with the Disciplinary Counsel. He provided sound advice and was there ...every step of the way to answer questions and guide me through this unfortunate process. Once again, don't have a fool for a client and represent yourself. Hire Charles.

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!

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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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