Willis Spangler Starling
Estate Planning | Serving Hilliard, OH
Getting legal representation for your Estate Planning issue is easier than you think. Let Willis Spangler Starling in Hilliard, Ohio help you today.
A Full-Service Law Firm Committed to Your Success
Willis Spangler Starling is a law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal services consistent with strong, moral, ethical and professional standards to a variety of clients. At our core, we are each driven by a desire to help people transition through difficult times. We do this with honesty, integrity, diligence and compassion.
We have served clients throughout Ohio. We understand that you have many options when seeking legal counsel and that we have a duty to fulfill and earn the trust you place in us. Founded in 1992 by Stan Willis, our firm has evolved to include a team of attorneys with experience and knowledge that spans a range of practice areas.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Workers’ compensation
- Personal injury
- Employment law
- Social security disability
- Estate planning
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure defense
- Consumer law
Call 614-845-4533 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney C. Stanley Willis II
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1991
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1991
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 1991
- Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH
- B.S. - 1987
- Major: Civil Engineering
Attorney Kelly A. Willis
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1992
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: Student Bar Association
- Honors: Vice President of Class
- Honors: Secretary Christian Legal Society
- Honors: Bar Review Representative
- Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania
- B.A. - 1989
- Honors: Outstanding Leader of Junior Class
- Major: Communications
Languages Spoken:
- Lead Counsel Rating in Worker’s Compensation Law
Attorney Phillip A. Spangler
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2008
Education:
- Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: Public Interest Law Foundation
- Honors: Student Bar Association, Dispute Resolution and Youth Member
- The Ohio State University
- B.A.
- Honors: Ohio State Running Club, Co-founder
- Major: History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
Attorney Ashley Rutherford Starling
Bar Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Education:
- University of Louisville School of Law, Louisville, Kentucky
- Juris Doctorate
- Honors: National Mock Trial Team
- Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
- B.B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Presidential Scholar
- Honors: Promise Scholarship Recipient
- Major: Business Management
Honors and Awards:
- Top 15 at Mrs. America, Mrs. Ohio America
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Attorney Jason E. Starling
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, pro hac vice
- Judicial Panel on Multi District Litigation
Education:
- Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana
- J.D. - 2007
- Honors: cum laude
- Purdue University
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Political Science & Philosophy
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Federal Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio Employment Lawyers Association
Attorney Tyler W. Gaddis
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- Juris Doctor - 2010
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Member, Capital University Law Review
- The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
- Bachelor’s Degree - 2007
- Major: Business Administration, Management and Operations
Attorney Britton M. Hicks
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2003
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2003
- Honors: Member of the Order of the Curia
- Honors: Received for CALI Award for Excellence in Adoption Law
- Honors: Past President of the Womens Law Association of Capital University
- Honors: With Distinction
- Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: History
- Minor: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR), Member, 2009 to Present
Attorney Kevin R. Kelleher
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2019
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Litigation
- The Ohio State University
- B.A. - 2013
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio Association for Justice
- Ohio Employment Lawyers Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
Attorney William R. Polhamus
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association
Honors and Awards:
- Named as a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO magazine
- Recipient of an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest possible peer review rating by Martindale-Hubble
Attorney Herbert “Hans” Strayer
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2001
Education:
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
- J.D.
- Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio
- Major: Environmental Science
Attorney Mike Christensen
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
C. Stanley Willis, II
This attorney is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2017 |
Kelly A. Willis
This attorney is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation | Since 2018 |
Britton Hicks
This attorney is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Social Security Disability | Since 2017 |