Keith was born in Piqua, Miami County, Chio in 1956 and resided there with his parents and two siblings. In 1974 he graduated from Piqua Central High School and set out for college at Bowling Green State University where he graduated with a degree in Political Science in 1978.  He enrolled at Ohio Northern University, Petit College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 1981.  He worked for a small law firm for about seven years when in 1988, he put out his own shingle and started a practice as a sole practitioner.

 

He is married to his wife of 32 years, Cindy and they have raised three great children, Ryan, Beth, and PJ (Paul Joseph) in Kenton. Today he is the proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren, Gracen, Justin, Chase, Carly and Brody.  He enjoys the outdoors and is an avid wakeboarder and runner.  When not enjoying outdoor activities, he can be found in his workshop crafting various woodworking projects.

In November 1981 Keith was admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and is admitted to practice in the Federal Courts in Ohio.  He began his career with a small firm and was lucky to experience and learn many areas of the law.  From representing injured people against insurance companies to probating the estates of many members of his fine community, Keith has developed a people-oriented practice taking care of most legal needs of his clients'.  He began his trial success less than four months after becoming a lawyer in his first jury trial and has been involved in many trials over the last 32 years.   

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH 

PROBATE, ESTATES, WILLS AND TRUSTS

CRIMINAL LAW

 

BAR ADMISSIONS

LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE OHIO AND THE OHIO FEDERAL COURTS SINCE 1981

 

EDUCATION

1974 GRADUATE OF PIQUA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

1978 GRADUATE OF THE BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

1981 GRADUATE OF THE CLAUDE PETIT COLLEGE OF LAW, OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION (OSBA)

THE OHIO ASSOCIATION CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS (OACDL)

OHIO ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (OAJ) 

 

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

PAST PRESIDENT OF THE HARDIN COUNTY YMCA

FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE HARDIN COUNTY OPTIMIST

FORMER KENTON LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL COACH