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Elizabeth J. Zuercher was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Indiana in 2005 and subsequently to the State of Ohio in 2008. She started her career as a criminal prosecutor and has been practicing in the Family Relations Law field since moving to Ohio in 2008. Before joining Friedman and Mirman, Ms. Zuercher was a Staff Attorney for the former Honorable Christopher J. Geer, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch. Ms. Zuercher received a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University. Ms. Zuercher is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association as well as the Columbus Bar Association and the Women Lawyers of Franklin County. She also currently serves on the Columbus Bar Association Board of Governors and is a Past President of the Junior League of Columbus Board of Directors

Elaine S. Buck is a partner in the firm of Buck & Fish, Ltd. and is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Relations Law Specialist. She is trained in Collaborative Practice, mediation, and co-resolution. Elaine also provides representation in adoption/surrogacy and probate.. Elaine served on the Ohio Supreme Court’s Sub-committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution: Collaborative Law that drafted the Ohio Collaborative Family Law Act; and she actively supported its passage by providing testimony and other assistance for its enactment.. Elaine meets the standards for Collaborative Practice trainers of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She has served as a co-trainer since 2015 for COACDP’s Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training, a two-day training held annually. She has presented to the Ohio House Judiciary Committee, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Capital University Law School, and the Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys.. Elaine is a graduate of Brown University and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She is a Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Association Foundation, and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She has been awarded the designation of “Super Attorney” and is listed on the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.. Currently, Elaine is the President of the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals. She is a life member of First Community Church and has also served as: Chairman of the Board of Northwest Counseling Services; Chairman of the Brown Alumni School Committee; Chairman of the Upper Arlington Education Foundation Board of Trustees, and Trustee of the Upper Arlington Community Foundation.

EFFECTIVE, CREATIVE AND CARING.  Dennis has been a trial lawyer since he began practicing law in 2001.  His practice focuses solely on Domestic Relations matters. Dennis has extensive trial experience and has the reputation for being an aggressive advocate who seeks to protect his clients’ legal and financial interests.  From Dennis’ experience, he has learned how to guide his clients through the stressful time of life that divorce brings.  Dennis has been recognized by his peers as one of the top young lawyers in Ohio.  He has been listed in Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 which recognizes Ohio’s top young lawyers.  Dennis has moved on to be listed in Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as a Super Lawyer for 2016 -2017 which recognizes attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dennis has been selected as one of Columbus' top attorneys in 2015 and 2016 as listed in Columbus CEO magazine.  Dennis has also been selected by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 in Ohio which is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to individuals who exemplify superior qualifications and leadership as a trial lawyer. Finally, Dennis is listed in Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America and named as a 2016 Top Lawyer by the Global Directory of Who's Who, and listed as one of the Top 100 Family Lawyers in the State of Ohio for 2017 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.  While Dennis has earned recognition as one of Ohio’s top lawyers, what sets him apart from other lawyers is his genuine concern for those who suffer the pain of divorce and he strives to make a difference in the individuals he represents.

Dustin Blake is one of Ohio’s premier criminal defense attorneys and trial lawyers.  Mr. Blake has represented hundreds of individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes.   Mr. Blake also handles select high stakes civil lawsuits.  Mr. Blake has been recognized by peers and colleagues as a Top Lawyer in Central Ohio by Columbus C.E.O. Magazine and rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® rated attorney, the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer.  AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.  Mr. Blake is a member of many legal organizations including The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, which is an invitation-only national organization, composed of America’s Top Trial Lawyers.Mr. Blake is admitted to practice before the Ohio Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.  Practice Areas: Criminal Law:  Federal / State Crimes, Felony / Misdemeanor Crimes, Appeals.  White Collar Crimes,  Drug Trafficking / Possession / Paraphernalia,  DUI / OVI / DWI,  Money Laundering,  Embezzlement / Forgery / Theft / Fraud,  Crimes of Violence,  Sex Crimes,  Computer Crimes,  Gun Crimes,  Extradition,  Parole Violations,  Expungements. Civil Litigation.

Drawing upon his trial experience as a former federal prosecutor with the Criminal Tax Division of the Department of Justice and his substantive civil federal tax background and experience, with a Master in Tax Law from Georgetown University and as Certified Public Accountant (inactive), Mr. Grady’s practice primary centers on federal white collar defense representation and representation and litigation with the Internal Revenue Service in income and estate tax, criminal tax, trust fund recovery tax controversies, and complex collection controversies and litigation.  The firm’s federal criminal tax and federal white collar crime defense representation relates to administrative and grand jury investigations and indictments relating to alleged violations of federal criminal tax, currency violations, health care fraud, money laundering, wire and mail fraud, securities fraud, and other white collar related laws and investigations initiated and conducted by the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, Department of Justice, and other federal law enforcement agencies.  The firm’s civil tax controversy representation relates to representation before the IRS in all stages of civil tax controversies, from audit examination, appeals, complex collection representation, penalty matters, refunds, liens and levies, trust fund recovery controversies, and civil and criminal litigation against the IRS.  Finally, the firm represents corporate and small businesses in planning, structuring and representation, including substantive civil tax advice planning for businesses and individuals, including assisting individuals with estate and asset protection planning.. Terrence A. Grady & Associates, Co., L.P.A. is a boutique law firm primarily focused on providing legal representation and counsel to individuals and businesses faced with civil and criminal tax related controversies with the IRS and States.

DeAnna is part of our domestic law practice. She was previously a member of the Babbitt & Dahlberg firm. After graduating from Wellesley College with degrees in economics and political science, DeAnna attended Capital University Law School. She was a member of the Order of the Curia and worked as a law clerk for Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger of the Ohio Supreme Court and graduated cum laude in 2011.. DeAnna knows how to think on her feet and diffuse difficult situations. She was recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2018, 2019 and 2020.. A native of Upper Arlington, Ohio, DeAnna and her husband, Forrest, have two children. In her leisure, DeAnna trains for and runs half and full marathons.

David Snipes is an experienced trial lawyer who has been representing plaintiffs in court for over 30 years.  His practice primarily involves representing persons injured in car, motorcycle and tractor trailer wrecks.  He has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.  Mr. Snipes also practices in the family law area handling divorce, child custody and asset division cases.  In the probate law arena, Mr. Snipes has successfully handled will contests and inheritance disputes in the trial courts and probate courts of West Georgia and East Alabama with estates ranging from modest to extensive asset values.

David Rayfield graduated with a B.A. from Rhodes College in 1994 and a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 2001. Following his graduation from the University of Alabama, David began his legal career by opening his own office with a law school classmate in Phenix City, Alabama. He enjoyed a general practice with an emphasis on civil litigation for his first five years of practice before being invited to join a regional firm based in Columbus, Georgia as a partner in 2006. There, David focused his practice on business litigation and representing individuals that had been injured, damaged or otherwise harmed by others. In July, 2015, David joined the law firm of Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan, LLC as a partner to continue his emphasis on handling complex civil litigation matters. Licensed in both Alabama and Georgia, David is currently focused on representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of areas, including commercial litigation, probate litigation, and negligence actions.. Beyond his litigation practice, David is also very active in the legal community, having served as President of the Columbus Bar Association (2019-20), Treasurer of the Columbus American Inns of Court (2016-20), President of the Chattahoochee Bar Association (2009-2010), President of the Russell County, Alabama Bar Association (2005-2006), President of the Columbus Trial Lawyers Association (2013-2015), and Vice-President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2nd Congressional District (2015-2016). David also co-chaired the launch of the Columbus American Inns of Court mentoring program in 2020, was instrumental in the 2019 restart of the Muscogee County Truancy Intervention Program (TIPs), and served as a mentor to numerous children through the TIPs program. He has also volunteered with the Muscogee County Legitimation Station and provided pro bono assistance to numerous veterans through his association with House of Heroes – Chattahoochee Valley Chapter.. Outside of the legal profession, David has served as a Trustee for the Muscogee County Library Foundation (2015-2018), a Board Member for the St. Luke Early Learning Center (2010-2018), and is a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Columbus. He is also a graduate of Leadership Georgia (2020-21) and served as a program chair in 2022.. David has made his home in Columbus, Georgia since 2004 and where he currently resides with his wife, Dr. Stuart Eddings Rayfield, President of Columbus State University, and their two daughters.

David K. Greer is a trial and appellate lawyer with experience representing clients in state and federal court throughout Ohio.  David represents clients in appeals, criminal defense, civil, juvenile, and domestic matters.  If you or someone you know needs a lawyer, please contact David K. Greer as soon as possible, because the time to assert your rights in court may be limited.

David Ingram was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2012. He is licensed to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School. His experience covers matters related to criminal law, buisness, and regulated sectors from the perspective of trial counsel and experience as in-house counsel and an executive director. He has handled hundreds of criminal and admninistrative case throughout Ohio.. He was chosen as National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for 2016 through 2019 and listed on of 52 Young Professionals to Know by City Pulse. His creative, pragmatic, and passionate approach delivers the expected result with high client satisfaction.

David Helmick's practice at Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan focuses on complex business disputes and personal injury matters, where he generally represents the injured party in car wrecks and other tort litigation. He has a wide range of experience that includes the defense of government officials in 1983 actions, real estate litigation, insurance and employment disputes (including Title VII lawsuits), and various health care matters. He represents both individuals and established businesses. A former prosecutor, David also maintains a concentration on criminal defense in Georgia and federal courts. He has obtained numerous successful outcomes, for instance, in federal criminal defense matters representing clients charged with violation of federal statutes, and also defending soldiers and civilians charged with committing offenses on post at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He likewise has experience in domestic relations dealing with high net worth divorce matters. Prior to joining Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan, David was an Assistant District Attorney in the Muscogee County D.A.'s Office where he prosecuted major felonies, including murders, armed robberies, and complex thefts. As a felony prosecutor he successfully prosecuted a large number of jury trials as lead counsel and represented Georgia in eleven reported appellate opinions. David was also responsible for several capital appeals during this tenure, and assisted in the formation of the Muscogee County Adult Drug Court, which strives to rehabilitate individuals charged with drug related offenses.. David received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. David and his wife have a son and a daughter.

Daniel Sabol is one of Ohio’s most recognized and skilled criminal defense attorneys. His talent has been acknowledged by many Ohio and National organizations, including America’s Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and various Columbus affiliates. Dan is a regular speaker at seminars across the Country. In fact, his expertise is often sought by other defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, and even officers.. Dan’s experience and training are unmatched by any attorney in Ohio. In 2017, he became the first private attorney to be accepted into the National Forensics College, which covered a wide array of advanced tactics including DNA, digital forensics, ballistics, and false confessions. Dan has spent weeks in laboratories learning how to test solid drugs and bodily substances, which has enabled him to know and understand when the state’s experts make mistakes. Dan is also qualified as an instructor in standardized field sobriety testing, and typically has as much—or more—training and understanding than the officers he’s questioning.. Dan’s true passion lies in trial practice. He is one of only 14 attorneys in Ohio to be board certified in criminal trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Dan has earned a reputation as a savvy and aggressive trial attorney, and he brings passion and enthusiasm to every case he tries.

Daniel Gurtner  holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University and a J.D. from Capital University Law School. Prior to being admitted to the bar, Dan worked for a solo practitioner with a large consumer bankruptcy practice and in the litigation department of a large law firm.. Since beginning his law practice, Dan has dedicated his practice to the areas of consumer bankruptcy as well as domestic litigation. He enjoys professional associations with the American, Ohio State, and Columbus Bar Associations.  Dan is also a member of the Credit Education Coalition, American Inn of Courts and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. When he’s not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, golfing, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

D. Nicholas Stutzman is a partner in the firm’s Residential Real Estate Practice. He practices out of the Columbus office. Mr. Stutzman’s practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate, wills, probate, contracts, small corporate entities and land disputes. He represents a variety of lenders, developers, builders, investors, buyers and sellers in all phases of residential real estate development and sales.

Currently, my practice focuses primarily on personal injury, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip and fall cases, and employment law, including wage & hour violations and wrongful termination. However, I also work on business transactions involving Russia, including providing various translation services.

Concentration in the field of election and campaign finance law, with a
specific focus in taxation of political entities as well as legislation
and the legislative process. Previous employment at the Ohio Senate, former clerk at the Ohio 10th
District Court of Appeals, and extern at the Ohio Supreme Court. Represent and advise candidates, lobbyists, political action committees, and ballot issue committees. Assist clients with compliance with federal and state lobbying laws,
campaign finance and election laws, local and statewide ballot
initiatives and referenda, legislative drafting and all other matters
involving legislation and elections. Bar Admissions: State of Ohio United States Supreme Court United States Tax Court United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Nonprofit Taxation/Taxation of Political Entities; Political Law; Legislative Law; Campaign Finance

Commerical Litigator, Business & Tax Litigation Attorney in Columbus, Ohio.. Christopher Tackett is an experienced litigator and problem solver that takes pride in identifying and executing creative solutions to resolve complex issues for his clients. Mr. Tackett represents businesses in commercial litigation; business negotiations; employment advising and litigation, including internal investigations and response to discrimination charges filed with the EEOC and OCRC; along with various types of administrative litigation before state and federal agencies, including those adjudicating employment matters and tax controversies. Mr. Tackett frequently handles commercial litigation matters involving complex contract disputes, contentious business breakups, D&O claims, IP and trade-secret litigation, and disputes regarding alleged non-solicitation or non-compete violations between businesses and their former employees. Also, Mr. Tackett has handled a number of cases involving class actions and other types of procedurally complex litigation, including as lead counsel defending a class action alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).. Mr. Tackett is admitted to practice law in Ohio, as well as admissions to the federal district courts for the Northern and Southern District of Ohio, and admission to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Tackett also represents businesses in privately administered arbitration, and arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc.). Further, in Mr. Tackett's tax litigation and tax controversy practice, he represents clients in administrative and quasi-judicial forums before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Ohio Taxation, and the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals.. Additionally, Mr. Tackett is actively involved in several industry-leading professional groups, including: as a member of the American Bar Association, actively involved in its Section of Litigation, and member of the Business Torts and Unfair Competition Law Committee and Co-Chair of its Sound Advice Podcast; member of the Ohio State Bar Association; and, the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio, for which he also serves on its Legal Affairs Committee.

Columbus Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney W. Joseph Edwards grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is an avid hockey fan, and enjoys learning more about Russia, including speaking the Russian language.. Joe is a former prosecuting attorney and started his Columbus, Ohio law practice in 1990. Attorney Edwards has tried over one hundred felonies before a jury, argued over ten cases before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and more than seven cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. He has handled over one-hundred fifty criminal appeals and has represented persons accused in a diverse array of matters, from complex mortgage and securities fraud to civil wrongful death actions.. With regard to the Columbus, Ohio OVI/DUI side of the practice:. From his law offices in Columbus, Edwards practices primarily in Central Ohio, focusing his practice in Franklin, Delaware, Madison, Licking, Pickaway, Ross, Fairfield and Muskingum Counties. Additionally, practicing throughout the Sixth Circuit, focusing mainly in the Northern and Southern Federal Districts of Ohio.

Columbus Family Law Attorney Nina P. Scopetti started her career with a firm that handled a variety of legal matters.  As a result, she was exposed to many different aspects of the law and can provide this comprehensive knowledge to build strong cases for her current clients. As her practice evolved, she found that she was drawn to family law, primarily because it afforded the opportunity for personal interaction with clients. She has had the pleasure of meeting and talking with people from all walks of life and of hearing their stories. Attorney Scopetti finds it very rewarding to help others through a difficult time in life and to see them flourish by the end of their case. Family law is challenging, interesting, diverse, and personal. To learn more, or to schedule an initial consultation, call Nina Scopetti Attorney at Law today.  For more information, visit her page at:

Cliff has represented Social Security and SSI clients for more than 29 years.  Cases are handled before Social Security and at all levels of the federal Court appeals system.  Cliff teaches continuing legal education courses on Social Security for other lawyers and is on the Board of Trustees for NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives.. Cliff also handles VA disability claims, and is registered with the VA as an authorized representative of veterans seeking VA benefits.. Cliff has had several cases of significance in federal Courts, including most recently Cole v. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, in the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, serving states including Ohio.

Christian Donovan is an experienced real estate, probate and business attorney and serves as general outside counsel to small business owners throughout central Ohio.  Mr. Donovan has been rated by Super Lawyers, an independent rating agency, as a Rising Star the last two years.. Mr. Donovan prides himself on attention to detail, personal relationships, client communication, and effective problem solving and advocacy for his clients.  No matter is too large or too small for Mr. Donovan to handle for his clients.

Chris joined the firm in 2008 as a law clerk. He is now a partner of the Firm. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his law degree from Capital University Law School. He is the son of one of the founding partners, Jim Vonau.. Chris’ practice areas include estate planning and probate matters; business formation, operation, transactions, and other matters; and residential, commercial, and investment real estate matters; guardianships; construction-related disputes.. Like his father, Chris is a member of both the Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations. He is a past member of Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) and is a current member of the Family and Youth Law Center (FYLaw) at Capital University, Volunteer Guardianship Program, the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors Group (PAG), Columbus Foundation Professional Council, and The Ohio State University Office of Estate and Gift Planning Professional Advisory Council.. Chris also chairs the Columbus Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Trust Committee. He currently serves on the Columbus Bar Association’s Board of Governors and is in line to become the acting President of the Columbus Bar Association.. Chris co-authored “Ohio Mechanics’ Lien”, a book published for fellow practitioners and contractors as a guide through the various topics of Ohio mechanics’ lien law.. As an avid supporter and alumnus of Saint Charles Preparatory High School in Bexley, Ohio, Chris is the current varsity head soccer coach at St. Charles. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Brittany, and his four children, Jackson, Barrett, Reese, and Callan.

Charles L. Bluestone, Esq., a graduate of Rutgers College and Rutgers School of Law, has assisted Ohio taxpayers in reducing their real property tax bills by successfully advocating cases before County Boards of Revision in all parts of Ohio. From 1993-97, Mr. Bluestone served as an Assistant Attorney General, rising to the position of Business Transactions Coordinator. Subsequently, he worked for a large firm in Columbus, Ohio, and then founded Bluestone Law Offices in 2001. He is a member of the Columbus, Ohio and American Bar Associations.. Mr. Bluestone has volunteered for many years in the Ohio Supreme Court’s mentoring program for newly-admitted attorneys, and as an Executive Committee member for the Franklin County Good Government Committee which organizes 12-15 Meet the Candidate events each election cycle. Most recently, he organized and curated Art 360: Contemporary Art Hatching Across Ohio which featured artworks by 48 Ohio artists and was on display during 2016-17-18 at six (6) art museums and exhibition spaces in Ohio and West Virginia.

Charles Kranstuber has been practicing the area of workers' compensation since 1982. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He received his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1979. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.. Upon graduation from the University of San Diego, he was employed by the Ohio Industrial Commission as a district hearing officer. The Industrial Commission is the state agency which handles the adjudication of contested matters in the workers' compensation system. After several years with the Ohio Industrial Commission, he was employed as an associate attorney at the law firm Agee, Clymer, & Morgan, where he worked through 1994. He then was hired by the law firm of Livorno & Arnett, where he served as a partner through 2006. Since that time, he has established his own law office, where his practice continues to consist of representing injured workers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio. He is affiliated with Geiser, Bowman and McLafferty LLC, formerly Cecil & Geiser LLC.. Charles Kranstuber has also been active in politics and local government. He served for 12 years as a city councilman in the City of Dublin and also served for 6 years as the mayor of the City of Dublin. In 2006, he was appointed by the governor as the injured workers' representative to the Workers' Compensation Oversight Commission, which is responsible for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. The Oversight Commission's duties include making recommendations regarding premium rates, investments, and setting the rules and policies of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.. Charles Kranstuber has been dedicated to serving the needs of injured workers in Ohio for over 25 years. He recognizes the deep trust placed by his clients and will strive to uphold that trust by working hard and fighting hard for you.

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.