Sara L. McElroy

Sara L. McElroy is an associate attorney at Kisling, Nestico & Redick in Columbus, Ohio, where her practice focuses on personal injury and civil litigation. She represents clients in state and federal courts and draws on prior insurance defense experience when developing strategies for injured individuals and their families. McElroy handles cases requiring careful research, case analysis, risk assessment, negotiation, and litigation, emphasizing practical guidance and client advocacy.

McElroy earned her J.D., cum laude, from Capital University Law School in 2020 and graduated magna cum laude from Otterbein University in 2012 with a major in English Literature. Her academic background supports the research, writing, and analytical skills central to civil litigation. She was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2021 and is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio.

Before joining Kisling, Nestico & Redick in 2026, McElroy built experience across personal injury, workers’ compensation, employment matters, insurance defense, and civil litigation. She previously worked at Agee Clymer Mitchell & Portman, Willis Spangler Starling, and Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff. Her work has included personal injury claims, workplace discrimination and retaliation disputes, and Section 1983 civil rights actions. This varied background gives her perspective on both plaintiff-side representation and the defense strategies used in contested civil cases.

Sara L. McElroy is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, Delaware County Bar Association, Ohio Association for Justice, Central Ohio Association for Justice, and Women’s Lawyers of Franklin County. The firm profile describes McElroy as having a compassionate approach, strong communication, and thorough preparation. She focuses on helping clients understand complex legal issues, protect their interests, and pursue practical resolutions through negotiation or litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Columbus Bar Association
• Member, Delaware County Bar Association
• Member, Ohio Association for Justice
• Member, Central Ohio Association for Justice
• Member, Women’s Lawyers of Franklin County

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Capital University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Otterbein University
  B.A. in English Literature

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