
Katie W. Kimmet, Workers Comp Attorney in Columbus, Ohio
Over 21 years of legal practice
PartneratConnor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP
Columbus, OH
Practicing workers comp in Columbus since 2005.
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Katie W. Kimmet is a partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Katie has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP.
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- Columbus, OH
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- Workers Comp
- Handles Workers Comp matters from Columbus, OH.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Katie W. Kimmet: Katie W. Kimmet is a partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Katie has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP.
Areas of practice
Katie's practice areas in Columbus
Katie concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in Columbus, Ohio
Katie takes workers comp matters in Columbus, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katie agrees to represent you.
Biography
Katie W. Kimmet, workers comp attorney serving Columbus
Katie W. Kimmet is a partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Katie has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP. Katie works from Columbus, Ohio and takes on workers comp matters across the region.
Katie Kimmet joined the firm in 2006 and has been through several iterations of the firm until becoming a partner in Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP where she assists clients with Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claims.
Katie focuses her practice primarily on assisting clients with matters pending before the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. She advises clients with respect to workers’ compensation claims resulting from work injuries or occupational diseases and represents injured employees at hearings before all levels of the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Katie has extensive experience with the full range of issues which arise under the Ohio Workers’ Compensation system and also is primarily responsible for the Mandamus actions filed for our clients before the Tenth District of the Ohio Court of Appeals as well as the Ohio Supreme Court. Her dedication to our clients and her knowledge of the law has resulted in numerous favorable court decisions.
Katie earned her law degree from Capital University Law School in 2005, graduating Order of the Curia. While in law school, she clerked for the Upper Arlington City Attorney and was a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jennifer L. Brunner.
Prior to attending law school, Katie graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Miami University of Ohio in 2002. During her time at Miami University, Katie enrolled in the study abroad program and spent a semester living and studying in Luxembourg which allowed her to travel throughout Europe.
Katie is married with two young children and enjoys spending her non-work time with her family. Her other interests include running, reading and cooking. Katie is also a volunteer with Kitchen Kapers, a group which raises funds to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
How Katie handles workers comp matters
Katie Kimmet joined the firm in 2006 and has been through several iterations of the firm until becoming a partner in Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP where she assists clients with Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claims. Katie focuses her practice primarily on assisting clients with matters pending before the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. She advises…
Who Katie represents
Katie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Columbus and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Katie studied and practices
Capital University Law School
J.D. Order · 2005
Miami University
B.A. Political · 2002
Jurisdictions
Katie's state bar admissions
Ohio United States D
2005 · ACTIVE
Katie studied at J.D. Order in Capital University Law School and B.A. Political in Miami University.
Law school and academic background
Katie completed J.D. Order in Capital University Law School and B.A. Political in Miami University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katie runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Katie's professional memberships and bar associations
Columbus Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Ohio Association for Justice
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Locations
Katie W. Kimmet's office in Columbus
Katie's primary office is at 2000 W Henderson Road, Suite 460, Columbus, OH, 43215. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Connor, Kimmet & Hafenstein LLP
2000 W Henderson Road, Suite 460
Columbus, OH 43215
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How to hire Katie W. Kimmet — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Columbus, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katie
Katie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katie W. Kimmet
How much does it cost to hire Katie for a workers comp case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katie offer a free consultation?
Katie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Katie's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katie take my case if I'm outside Columbus?
Katie is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katie accepting new workers comp clients right now?
Katie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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