I reached out to Hill Kertscher & Wharton regarding an employment matter and found them to be extremely responsive, providing me with all the answers I needed to move forward.

Doug and Steve are amazing attorneys. They genuinely care about their clients, and are brilliant in their field.

Horrible experience dont come !!!

Doug was an absolute professional.

I worked with John North and his capable team for 2-1/2 years on a patent infringement case. I have never seen a more dedicated and knowledgeable team for the client! I would highly recommend HKW to anyone. Well done!!

Patent Trolls

Really great firm, has represented me in a case for nearly two years now. Exhaustive and committed, this group will fight hard for you.

Mr. Kertscher kept me informed about the process. He and his staff were easy to contact and took all my questions and concerns seriously and addressed each and everyone to my satisfaction. Mr. Kertscher was always straightforward and forthright about the case and the possible outcomes. He laid out the settlement process and the expected results. The settlement process went exactly as he explained. I would recommend Mr. Kertscher and his partners and staff without hesitation.

Doug is excellent. His advice is always specific and informative - instead of just regurgitating generic (and sometimes ill-suited) HR best practices, Doug takes the time to discuss our specific situations and offer us practical options with real world risk analysis. Highly recommend him.

Very professional. True experts in the field that really advocate for the client. Easy to talk to and extremely efficient with time and money. Will use them again in the future for various business projects.

Doug and his team were awesome. From the initial meeting until the very end, Doug and his team were as thorough and detailed as needed. I would recommend Doug and his team to any family or friends who would need his expertise. Thanks.

Doug was great from the first time I meet him at his office. He explained everything in simple terms and keep me well informed at all times.
He was always available for any concerns or questions I had. Doug and his team did an Exceptional job handling my case; their professional was outstanding.
I would highly recommend this law firm.

Steve and Doug were quickly responsive and provided knowledgeable legal advice on an urgent matter. I highly recommend this law firm.

They rip off small companies in laws suites these people are criminals using shell companies.

They sued my friend for using a email feature provide by Google

I wanted to start off by saying that Mr Kertscher was a huge help when i needed him the most on my case. He was very attentive,informative,professional, and helpful with all the questions i had for him. I give him a 5 star easy.

Doug and his team were great to me, communication was outstanding and everyone was very nice and Pleasant. I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case!

Steve Hill is a one of the best attorneys out there with the type of knowledge and expertise that is hard to find. I have and will continue to recommend him to others in the IP world.

This is my leading firm for intellectual property challenges and opportunities. The HKW team has helped me with dozens of issues and multiple companies over two decades. I wouldn't trust anyone elese with delicate, competitive, strategic legal issues like we face in our healthcare technology businesses. From litigation to licensing to compliance and strategic organizational issues, HKW handles our domestic and global issues with confidence and an uncommonly friendly, comfortable style. As bad as litigation feels, somehow HKW makes everything a little smoother, easier to understand, and I always feel like we have the upper hand in terms of talent on our side of the table.

One of the most capable, ethical, effective, and value-oriented group of lawyers in the country. I refer them work regularly.

Great firm with a lot of depth. I have worked with several of the partners and staff at the firm. They are very client focused and a true business partner. They have helped settle legal matters, handled our IP matters as well all of our corporate legal. I also have used them for M&A for a large transaction and was impressed with the expertise they provide. You won't go wrong with this firm and don't believe any negative reviews being posted by trolls out there.

I hired this firm for a RICO and Corruption case. I found this firm to be very active and they were successful getting me out of a major jam.

During the unbelievably stressful, isolating, and drawn out process of fighting for justice against my former employer, Doug Kertscher showed up for me, and was my rock during the years that it took to come to an agreement with my former employer. Doug and his associate, Julie, are an excellent team, and I don’t know what I would’ve done without their expert legal guidance, and support on all levels.

My situation was very complicated, and involved Worker’s Compensation, FMLA/ FLSA, and ADA. Doug has the experience and track record to successfully litigate in these areas of employment law.

I found myself terminated after jumping through all of my former employer’s hoops that I had been told that they needed to “help” me. Although, I knew in my gut that something was very wrong, I was reluctant to fight what seemed to be a David vs. Goliath situation. I was terrified, confused, and very much believed that, “He who has the gold, makes the rules.”

Doug took the time to listen to the very complicated series of events that had transpired, and was confident in obtaining justice for me. His confidence never wavered, and he and his team worked incredibly hard to obtain a more than favorable outcome for me.

I do not wish this situation on anyone, but I know that I made the right choice in hiring Doug and his team to represent me during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I highly recommend the firm of Hill, Kertscher, and Wharton if you ever have the misfortune of finding yourself in a similar situation.

Negative 10 stars. Scamming small businesses. Shame on them. Should be disbarred. No integrity or ethics.

Watch the "Patent Scam" on Amazon.

When I needed a law firm to handle a labor matter and having zero experience with any firm I reached out to colleagues for help. Hill, Kertscher & Wharton came highly recommended.
If you need a firm I would recommend contacting them. Steve and his team made every effort to resolve my case to my satisfaction.

Hill Kertscher & Wharton came in highly recommended by our general legal counsel on a patent infringement defense lawsuit. They have not disappointed. Thorough and effective leaving no room for chance. Their reputation for being honest and upfront, follows them right to the courts. Trusting professionals all the way.

This firm is absolutely fantastic! I worked with Doug Kertscher, and he was so helpful every step of the way. He broke everything down so I could understand what was going on, and he was always available to offer guidance and support (even when he was on vacation!!). I could not have asked for a better experience. I felt heard and I felt cared for, which honestly floored me, because I never expected that from a law firm. Highly recommended.

I contacted Hill Kertscher & Wharton when establishing my business. They listened well and understood my future goals.  HKW provided great advice/service  on how to structure my business in the short term and plans on how to restructure in the future with growth. Highly recommended.

My software company has utilized Hill, Kertscher and Wharton for over a dozen years. Their advice has been expert, and their value has been high. They have handled a wide range of business issues, including a successful Patent application, other IP-related matters, many complicated Agreement creations and edits, as well as general business transactional matters. Their high level of cooperation, communication, and dedication to detail has repeatedly proven invaluable. We recommend them highly without hesitation.

We are very enthusiastic about our support for this strong firm. They are extremely responsive to the needs of our growing organization. I highly recommend HKW especially for growing companies with varied legal needs.

Steve Hill and the team at Hill Kertscher & Wharton are outstanding. Responsive, diligent and highly sophisticated. They helped us achieve a favorable license with a big company that was infringing our patent. I would highly recommend Steve Hill and HKW for patent litigation work.

Our company contracted Hill Kertscher & Wharton to help us with a civil case involving a company that tried to rip us off. HKW was great. They listened to our concerns are were very responsive and professional. They got our money back and preserved our interests all without having to go to court. Everyone involved so nice and courteous. Its a pleasure to work with someone that has respect and integrity two qualities hard to find in today's world. Highly recommended

Do not under any circumstances hand over a retainer to this company. This company is both dishonest and unethical. I was also legally misled and ill advised. I was promised "regular invoices". It was also stated to me that the attorney "understood that we agreed as to the scope of work that needed done". He ended his confirmation email by reassuring me that "some of your retainer will be returned". When the service I requested concluded and I asked for a refund of the remaining retainer as promised, they sent me a "bill". When I responded, he casually dismissed the bill and said "we can just call it even". This involved a civil case that I was improperly named on. I only needed their service for 1 simple objection. This was not a litigation matter.