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Columbus Workers' Compensation & Disability Lawyers Since 1953

For three generations, our family has fought to win the benefits and compensation injured and disabled Ohioans deserve.

73

Family-Owned Firm

3

Generations of Attorneys

$100M+

Recovered for Injured Workers

$0

Fee Unless You Win

How We Help Injured and Disabled Ohioans

Knisley Law Offices handles three practice areas for Columbus and Ohio clients: Workers' Compensation (our primary focus since 1953), Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury.

Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Hurt on the job in Ohio? We handle BWC claims, denied-claim appeals, Industrial Commission hearings, VSSR safety-violation claims, and settlements for injured workers across Ohio. It's where our firm began, and it's still what we do best.

Learn about workers' comp representation

Social Security Disability Lawyers

Can't work because of an injury or illness? We represent Ohioans applying for or appealing SSDI and SSI, from your first application through reconsideration and ALJ hearings. Many injured workers also qualify for disability, and we handle both.

Learn about disability representation

Personal Injury Lawyers

Hurt in a car accident, slip-and-fall, or other incident that wasn't your fault? We handle the insurance companies, negotiate fair compensation, and take your case to court when needed, so you can focus on healing instead of fighting for what you're owed.

Learn about personal injury representation

What To Do If You're Hurt at Work
or Denied Benefits

If you're injured at work in Ohio, report the injury to your employer, get medical treatment, file a claim with the Ohio BWC, and talk to a Workers' Comp lawyer before accepting any settlement or appealing a denial. Small mistakes early can cost you benefits later.

Report the Injury

Tell your employer right away and put it
in writing.

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Get Treatment

See a doctor and keep every record
and bill.

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File Your Claim

Submit your Ohio BWC claim, or your SSDI application with SSA.

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Call Knisley

Talk to us before you accept a settlement or miss an appeal deadline.

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Wondering if you get paid when you're hurt at work or whether you can be fired while on workers' comp? We answer the questions Ohio workers ask most.

​Why Ohio Workers and Families Choose Knisley Law

Choosing a lawyer after a work injury or a denied disability claim is one of the most important decisions you'll make, and the wrong choice can set your case back in ways you can't undo. Ohioans have trusted the Knisley family with that decision for more than seventy years. Here's why.

Family-owned for three generations

Scott Knisley founded the firm in 1953. Today his sons (Doug, Dan, and Dean) and his grandsons, Dylan and Kurt, carry the work forward. When you hire us, you work directly with a Knisley attorney, never a case number.

Experience you can stand behind

Our attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined experience. We know the BWC, the Industrial Commission, and the Social Security hearing process inside out, because we've worked in them for decades.

A rare combination of practice areas

Most firms handle only Workers' Comp. We handle Workers' Comp, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury. That matters, because many injured workers also qualify for disability benefits, and we guide you through both.

No cost to start. No fee unless you win.

Every consultation is free, and we work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover benefits or compensation for you.​

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​Four Ohio Offices: Columbus, Chillicothe, Lima & Newark

We serve clients across Ohio from four convenient locations. Visit any office page for hours, directions, and the local team.

Columbus

1111 Dublin Rd
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 486-9503

Learn About Our Columbus Office

Chillicothe

49 N Paint St
Chillicothe, OH 45601

(740) 634-2076

Learn About Our Chillicothe Office

Lima

2100 Harding Hwy #11
Lima, OH 45804

(419) 227-4722

Learn About Our Lima Office

Newark

35 S Park Pl Suite 202
Newark, OH 43055

(740) 522-2702

Learn About Our Newark Office

All offices: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Meet the Knisley Family of Attorneys

Our team is five Knisley attorneys: brothers Doug, Dan, and Dean, and the next generation, Dylan and Kurt. Get to know the people who will personally handle your case.

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Doug Knisley

40+ YRS · WC, PI, DISABILITY

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Dan Knisley

39+ yrs · WC, PI

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Dean Knisley

~40 YRS · WC, PI

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Dylan Knisley

3RD GEN · WC, DISABILITY, PI

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Kurt Knisley

3RD GEN · WC, DISABILITY, PI

What Our Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what clients across Ohio say about working with Knisley Law.

I want to give this team of attorneys a five star review. Dan and Dylan handled my case. They have went above and beyond to get my surgery approved for me. I have been unable to work for six months and they got what I needed. I recommend anyone to call this team if you are injured and looking for representation. They are professional and detail oriented.

Robert

Verified Google Review

I was impressed with Doug Knisley and everything he was able to get done for me. I feel so much better now that I have had the surgery. Thank you Knisley law office for working so tirelessly on my case and always making sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. I would highly recommend Knisley law office if you have a workers compensation case.​

Ashley

Verified Google Review

I had the pleasure of working primarily with Dan Knisley. He handled my BWC claim with the utmost professionalism, courtesy, empathy and timeliness. I could not be happier and wholeheartedly recommend this entire practice to anyone in need of workplace injury legal assistance.

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Ken

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Testimonials reflect the opinions of past clients and are not a guarantee of a similar outcome in your case.

Workers' Compensation & Disability
Questions Ohioans Ask

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Talk to Our Family About Your Case. It's Free.

There's no pressure, no obligation, and no fee unless we win.
Reaching out is the hardest part. Tell us what happened, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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