About Janet Ellen
Janet Ellen Keller followed a path from literature to law. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Miami University of Ohio in 1999, then went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2003. Those academic years helped shape a precise style of writing and analysis that she has carried into her legal work.
Early in her career Keller moved into practice in Ohio. She joined private firms where courtroom work and client counseling were everyday tasks. Over time she handled matters that required both written advocacy and face-to-face negotiation, learning to move between the two without losing sight of practical outcomes.
Her professional life has included membership in state and local bar-related organizations. She has stayed connected to those groups while building a private practice. Colleagues describe her as methodical on case preparation and deliberate in client communications. She is known for clear briefs and steady courtroom presence rather than flourish or spectacle.
Keller’s work at Keller Barrett & Higgins LLC places her in a small-firm environment. There she shares responsibility for case strategy, client interviews and trial preparation. The structure of the firm allows for hands-on involvement in individual matters and close collaboration with co-counsel. Her daily routine blends research, drafting and court appearances when cases require it.
Outside the office she has continued professional development through ongoing association participation and routine legal education. That practice of keeping current informs how she frames arguments and advises clients. Her approach is practical: identify the issues, map the options, then present a clear recommendation.
She is licensed to practice in Ohio and maintains active professional memberships. Her current practice focuses on representing clients in Ohio.
