A.J. Hensel has represented individuals, businesses, and local municipalities in civil litigation, risk mitigation, and policy initiatives, and has in-depth litigation experience in both state and federal courts. He focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation and business law, OSHA litigation, and trade secret protection/litigation.
A.J. is a dedicated problem-solver who cares and knows how to utilize and leverage all available assets to help clients achieve their goals and objectives. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, as well as a former U.S. Army officer and decorated veteran who was recognized for his exemplary leadership in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom II, including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal.
- United States Military Academy (B.S., 2001)
- Law Field of Study
- The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2009)
- Ohio
- United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court - Southern District of Ohio
- United States District Court - Western District of Michigan
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- United States Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit
- Member, U.S. Military Service Academy Nominations Review Board
- Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association (Columbus)
- Member and Executive Board Officer, West Point Alumni Society of Central Ohio
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee
- Member, Columbus Bar Association
- Member, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Development Board Rock n’ Bowl Committee
- Columbus CEO’s Top Lawyers List, Construction Law and Litigation – Commercial, Construction, 2024-2025
- Ohio Super Lawyers®, Civil Litigation: Defense, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business, General Litigation, 2020-2026
- Ohio Super Lawyers®, Top 50: 2025 Columbus Super Lawyers; Top 100: 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers, 2025
- The Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation (2021-2026; Construction Law (2020-2026); Litigation-Construction (2021-2026); Military Law (2022-2023, 2025-2026); Litigation-Municipal (2026); Trade Secrets Law (2026)
- 40 Under 40 Honoree, Columbus Business First, 2018
- Ohio Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2013-2019
- Coach, Upward Basketball, Dublin Youth Soccer League, Football Fanatics Flag Football


