Kevin A. Nickel

Columbus Ohio Employment Attorney

Kevin A. Nickel is an associate attorney at Coffman Employment Lawyers, where he is dedicated to protecting employees' rights and advocating for workers who have been treated unfairly by their employers.

A native of North Canton, Ohio, Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Political Science from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business in 2020. His passion for law was ignited during undergraduate internships with the Ohio State Senate and a United States Senator, experiences that shaped his commitment to legal advocacy.

Kevin continued his education at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he distinguished himself through active participation in the Mediation Clinic and Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic. He also competed as a member of the negotiations team, honing the advocacy skills that define his practice today.

Prior to joining Coffman Employment Lawyers, Kevin gained valuable litigation experience at a Cleveland firm, handling criminal, commercial, and personal injury cases. This diverse background equipped him with the strong advocacy skills he now applies to employment law, fighting for the rights of employees in the workplace.

Associations & Honors / Credentials

• Managing Editor, The Ohio State Law Journal
• Best Note on a Business Law Topic Award for The COPA Problem: A New Approach to the State Action Doctrine, published in The Ohio State Law Journal
• Member, Negotiations Team, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
• Mediation Clinic, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
• Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

Admissions / Licenses

• State of Ohio, 2025