Kepko & Phillips offers a full service practice, serving the needs of individuals and businesses in the central Ohio region. Although we practice out of Mount Vernon, Ohio, we frequently practice in other areas, including Delaware, Franklin, Marion and Licking counties. We are admitted to practice in the federal courts, including both the Southern and Northern Ohio Districts.

If you need an effective voice in a personal injury claim, call Kepko & Phillips. We will provide you with compassionate and knowledgeable representation against insurance companies and those responsible for the pain and damages suffered in an accident. If litigation is necessary, we can file your lawsuit, hire expert witnesses and take other necessary step in claiming money damages for your injuries.

When facing a difficult divorce or custody situation, it helps to have legal counsel you can trust. We handle a wide range of family law matters including divorce, modification, paternity, custody, child support, alimony and appeals. We work zealously to protect your interests, and our professional demeanor will help you reduce costs and resolve your case more quickly. We are also delighted to facilitate adoptions. We will represent families looking to adopt a child or to finalize an international adoption locally. We also have contacts to help birthmothers make an adoption plan. We also handle juvenile proceedings in court.

Buying and owning property frequently requires the assistance of legal professionals. We can help you buy or sell property, or resolve disputes arising out property ownership. Many things can go wrong during construction projects, from construction defects to contract or mechanic's lien disputes. We will guide you through a dispute and help you to reach a resolution that protects your interests. We are also experienced in condominium association litigation. Our attorneys have represented businesses and individuals in property matters, and would be glad to assist you.

The process of probate can seem complicated, but at Kepko & Phillips we will work with you to make it as simple as possible. We assist families and the elderly with wills and trusts, asset protection, Medicaid planning, and Ohio probate and guardianship procedures. Living wills and healthcare directives allow clients to state their wishes in advance. We also represent clients before the Social Security Administration, both with filing claims and appealing claim denials.

Mediation services can help people resolve differences by working with the parties through a neutral attorney. Originally devised to help judges settle cases, the mediation process can be confidential if a private attorney is used, shielding your disputes from the public courts. We are trained in the art of mediation, and we can assist parties in resolving disputes before or during litigation.

Arbitration can also save court time and money. In one sense, it’s like going to court: each side may submit legal briefs, may take discovery, and usually will present live testimony. The biggest difference is that the parties have much more control over the arbitration process. They can agree to forego certain expensive aspects of litigation, and they can decide when the dispute will be heard. We offer complete arbitration services, including as a standard feature, full written opinions.

Business or personal conflicts that cannot be resolved through mediation or arbitration often require attorneys with experience in both state and federal trials. Complex litigation requires thorough knowledge of business operations, the law, civil procedure, and litigation strategy. Our attorneys will effectively take on such challenges with skill and meticulous preparation. Our experience in commercial litigation covers a wide area. We have effectively handled matters involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership disputes, covenants not to compete, employment disputes, real estate disputes, insurance disputes and healthcare fraud.