Ted manages the firm’s Marion, Ohio, office and primarily serves clients in Union, Delaware, Hardin, Crawford, Morrow, Wyandot, and Richland counties. He has been consistently recognized as the “Best Attorney in Marion” by The Marion Star in recognition of his nearly 50 years in practice, connecting the local community to the substantial legal resources offered by Kegler Brown.
From helping families pursue personal injury and wrongful death claims, to navigating complex estate planning and real estate issues for high-net-worth individuals and family farm businesses, Ted leverages the skills and experience of the Kegler Brown team with his own to serve both the everyday and complex needs of his clients.
Broad Legal Experience
A general practitioner of many types of law, Ted enjoys helping businesses and families make decisions based on solid advice. He is just as comfortable handling a complex business matter as he is writing a simple will or trust. Ted has a broad range of experience in many areas of the law, including real estate transactions, zoning, annexation, employment law, contracts, personal injury claims, creditor’s rights, estate planning, litigation, probate, business planning, insurance law, condominium law, construction law, and many others.
Major Projects
Ted’s legal services have resulted in three major industrial parks serving the Marion area, a first-ever private intermodal rail/truck facility serving the Midwest, the chartering of a community bank, the creation of an economic development organization serving city and county governments, and the expansion of one of the largest warehousing facilities between Columbus and Cleveland.
Public Service
In addition to his busy legal practice, Ted has found the time to serve the community in a variety of public service areas. He served on the Marion City Board of Education for more than 35 years, serving as its president during a $100 million building project. Appointed by the mayor, Ted also sits on the Marion City Civic Service Commission.
- Ohio Northern University School of Law (J.D., 1976)
- Miami University (B.A., 1973)
- Ohio
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- American Bar Association, member
- Ohio State Bar Association, member
- Marion County United Way Community Service Award (1990)
- United Way of Marion County, Past Chairman, Past President
- Union County Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Former Trustee, Past President
- City of Marion Civil Service Commission, Chairperson
- Epworth United Methodist Church, Former Chair of Trustees
- Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, Human Resource Council, Member
- Marion Area Counseling Center, Former Trustee, Past President
- Marion City Board of Education, Member (1984 - 2007), President of Board (2013 - Present)
- Marion Community Area New Development Organization, Inc., Former Board Member and Vice Chairman
- Marion Community Foundation, Former Trustee, Past President
- Marion County Bar Association, Member and Past President
- Marion County Regional Planning Commission, Former Board Member
- Marion Driver Intervention Program, Founder
- Marion Leadership Council, Lecturer
- Marion Rotary Club, Member, Past President, R.T. Lewis Fellow, Paul Harris Fellow
- Marion YMCA Endowment Board, Former Trustee
- Ohio Real Estate Appraiser Commission, Member
- Ohio School Board Association Audit Committee, Member
- Ohio School Board Association Central Region Executive Committee, Member
- The Ohio State Bank, Former Director
- Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School, Board Member
Ted McKinniss serves his community just like he serves his clients- with dedication and care. His approach to community involvement is one that Ted holds close and does not take lightly. Ted is well-known throughout the Marion community because of his friendly outlook and enthusiasm for community efforts.
