“Bart Keyes did an excellent job in representing us in our legal matter. He is a good listener, easy to talk to and very thorough in explaining the process. He instilled in us complete confidence that every “T” was crossed and every “I” was dotted in handling our claim. He consulted with us, made us aware of available options and kept us up to date every step of the way.”
- Grew up near Cleveland in Painesville, Ohio
- Lives in Columbus with his wife and three children
- Attended law school at The Ohio State University
- Has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star
Bart enjoys spending time with his wife, Kate, and their three children, Ben, Sam, and Eliza. He is a fitness enthusiast and plays golf and pickleball when the opportunity arises. Bart founded an improvised comedy group in college and likes to attend local theater performances whenever possible. He also enjoys supporting the Buckeyes, Crew, Guardians, and Browns.
Bar Admissions
- State of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Professional Memberships
- American Association for Justice
- Ohio Association for Justice
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
Education
- Case Western Reserve University
- The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
BART'S MISSION
“I’ve witnessed firsthand what can happen when good people are taken advantage of and don’t have a strong advocate fighting for their rights. My goal is to make sure this doesn’t happen to my clients.”
Representative Verdicts and Settlements
- $2,713,258 Jury Verdict for business owners defrauded in the sale of their business.
- $1,157,581.93 Arbitration award achieved in ownership dispute.
- $638,845 Arbitration for a CEO who was terminated without cause.
- Confidential Settlement for a brain injury and other injuries caused by a defective amusement ride.
- $1,900,000 Settlement for the family of a 4-year-old child killed by a stove that the apartment complex had not secured.
- $623,380 Jury Verdict for a woman who was sexually assaulted.
- $1,646,753 Jury Verdict for our client who was riding a bike and run over by a bar employee driving after his shift.
- $1,900,000 Settlement maximum statutory damages plus additional recoveries for two exonerees who served 10 years wrongfully convicted of child sex abuse.
