Atty. Russell Kelm

Atty. Russell Kelm

Russell Kelm is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, federal courts and practice and 1 other area of law. Russell received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

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Profile Summary

About Russell Kelm at a glance

Russell Kelm is a Member practicing in Ohio, practicing at Russell A. Kelm. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1971), Michigan (1971), Hawaii (2011), and Maine (2020). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1971) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Russell Kelm is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, federal courts and practice and 1 other area of law
  • Russell received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Russell practices at Russell A. Kelm in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Russell Kelm's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell Kelm handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Russell Kelm is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Russell Kelm is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Russell Kelm is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, 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.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell Kelm

Where is Russell Kelm's law office located?
Russell Kelm's law practice is located in Ohio. The firm is Russell A. Kelm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell Kelm handle?
Russell Kelm focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Russell Kelm practiced law?
Russell Kelm has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Russell Kelm go to law school?
Russell Kelm earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Russell Kelm for a consultation?
You can contact Russell Kelm directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Russell Kelm received?
Russell Kelm's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1971
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1971
Michigan
Admitted: 1971
Hawaii
Admitted: 2011
Maine
Admitted: 2020

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