Keona Renee Padgett, Employment Attorney in Columbus, Ohio

Keona concentrates on employment, government, litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Keona handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Personal Injury

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Keona's primary office is at Capitol Square Office Building, 200 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 800, Columbus, OH, 43215. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Keona usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Keona discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Keona for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Keona walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Keona offer a free consultation?

  Keona charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keona's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Keona's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in Ohio typically take?

  Simple employment 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. Keona gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Keona take my case if I'm outside Columbus?

  Keona 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 — Keona 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 Keona?

  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. Keona will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Keona accepting new employment clients right now?

  Keona's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.