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Elk & Elk Military Salute: Herbert Barritt

Elk & Elk is proud to join the Columbus Blue Jackets in honoring the men and women who serve our country.

As the presenting partner of Military Salutes, we‘re excited to celebrate active-duty military members and veterans throughout the NHL season.

This month’s Military Salute recognizes Herbert Barritt.

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  • Name: Herbert Barritt
  • Hometown: West Wheeling, Ohio
  • Military Branch: Army
  • Military Rank: Private First Class
  • Years Served: 18 months
  • Enlistment Date: July 3, 1945
  • Basic Training: Arkansas
  • Deployment: World War II—Bremerhaven, Germany
  • Band of Brothers: Barritt is one of six brothers, all of whom served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.

To Private First Class Barritt, active-duty military members and veterans everywhere—thank you for your service.

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Jay M. Kelley III - Managing Partner

Meet Jay M. Kelley III, a top medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury attorney in Ohio with over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of securing millions in verdicts and settlements. He leads Elk + Elk’s comprehensive litigation strategy across state, federal, and appellate courts, drawing on a unique background as a former felony prosecutor and hospital defense lawyer. Jay focuses on high-stakes, complex cases, including birth injuries and wrongful death, and is widely recognized by Best Lawyers and ranked among the Super Lawyers Top 10 in Ohio.