Atty. Kevin E. Hess
Kevin E. Hess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.
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Kevin E. Hess is a employment and workers comp attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kevin E. Hess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- Kevin E., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kevin E. Hess is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Kevin E. Hess is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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