Carley R. Kranstuber - a Columbus, USA Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Columbus Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Workers' Compensation
Social Security Disability

Attorney Information

Overview

Carley’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability law. A native of Dublin, Ohio, she earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University before beginning her legal career as a legal assistant at a firm specializing in workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability/SSI matters.

In 2013, Carley enrolled in the evening program at Capital University Law School while continuing to work full-time. During law school, she served as a teaching assistant for the Legal Research and Writing Department, a peer advisor, and the Executive Articles Editor of the Capital University Law Review.

After graduating magna cum laude from Capital University Law School in 2017, Carley joined the Law Offices of Charles W. Kranstuber, LPA. She has presented throughout Ohio on a variety of workers’ compensation topics, including avoiding burnout, emotional labor in legal practice, parking lot injuries, and effective hearing room techniques.

Carley is passionate about advocating for injured workers and disabled individuals and represents her clients with empathy, energy, and dedication. She previously served as Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Columbus Bar Association for two years and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Ohio Association for Justice.

Outside of her practice, Carley enjoys spending time with her family, cheering for the Cleveland Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes, traveling the world, and exploring the vibrant Columbus community she calls home.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Honors

Dean’s Award, 2017
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in: Legal Research and Writing, 2013; Law and Literature, 2016; Judging and the Nature of Justice, 2016; Marshall-Brennan Seminar, 2017; Workers' Compensation, 2017; Origins of Western Law, 2017.
Workers' Compensation Outstanding Service Award, Ohio Association of Justice, 2025 - Present

Other Sources of Feedback About Carley R. Kranstuber

Included on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, 2017
  J.D.
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Law Review: Law Review, Staff Member, 2015-2016; Executive Articles Editor, 2016-2017
Non Legal Education
- The Ohio State University, 2010
  B.A.
  Honors: With Honors
  Major: Political Science and English

Current Employment Position(s)

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Published Works

Articles

Equality Is Not Enough: The Importance of the Due Process Clause in Redefining Consent to a Sexual Encounter, Capital University Law Review - citation forthcoming, Volume 45, 2017

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 2017

Other Affiliations

Ohio State Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Member)
Columbus Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Member)
Ohio Association for Justice (Member)
Workers' Compensation Section for OAJ, 2023 - 2024 (Vice-Chair)
Chair, 2024 - 2025 (Workers' Compensation Section for OAJ)
Chair, 2025 - Present (Women's Caucus for OAJ)
Super Lawyers, 2017 - Present (Rising Star)

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Columbus, OH

471 East Broad Street
Suite 1600
Columbus, OH 43215

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Phone: 614-255-6134

Fax: 614-255-6135

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Website: https://www.kranstuberlaw.com

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