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Kelly A. Willis

Attorney & Principal

Contact Me: 614-586-7900

Practice Areas: Worker's Compensation

Kelly has been practicing law for 32 years with an interest in the law that began in middle school. She has always known she wanted to be a lawyer, and she still has that same compassion and drive today as she did then. 


She is our senior partner and lead counsel in our Employment Law section and the founding partner in our Worker’s Compensation section. She has practiced in multiple areas of the law, representing both individuals and companies. However, she has had the fortunate opportunity to hone her skills working with clients who have suffered from workplace injuries or job-related issues. Helping individuals navigate through these difficult situations and learning to write their next chapter, beyond these setbacks, has been a true privilege. 


In 1988, Kelly graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania, where she was selected as Outstanding Leader of her class. She attended Capital University Law School. While there, Kelly participated in Student Government and was instrumental in establishing the Capital Law School Chapter of the Christian Legal Society. 


Kelly is married to Managing Partner Stan Willis. They have three grown children and two grandchildren. She enjoys lake life, horseback riding, traveling and spending time with friends and family. 

  • Education

    Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio

    • J.D.
    • Honors: Student Bar Association
    • Honors: Vice President of Class
    • Honors: Secretary Christian Legal Society
    • Honors: Bar Review Representative

    Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania

    • B.A. - 1989
    • Honors: Outstanding Leader of Junior Class
    • Major: Communications
  • Bar Admissions
    • Ohio, 1992
  • Honors

    • Lead Counsel Rating in Worker’s Compensation Law
  • Classes & Seminars

    • Guest Speaker, Doctor’s Hospital Consortium
    • Speaker at medical seminars and various medical offices
  • Pro-Bono Activities

    • Hilliard 4’H-ers, Former Advisor
    • Franklin County Agricultural Society, Former Board Member
    • SON Ministries sponsor & guest speaker
    • Destination Hilliard, Former Board Member
  • Representative Cases

    • State of Ohio ex rel. William Tisdale v. Cherry Hill Management, Inc., C. James Conrad, Administrator, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Industrial Commission of Ohio; 88 Ohio St.3d 423 (2000)
    • State ex rel. Quality Tower Service, Inc. v. Industrial Commission of Ohio, John D. Garaux and Richard D. Reed; 88 Ohio St. 3d 190 (2000)
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