Top Labor Lawyers Near Me in Columbus Area

The Ohio employment attorneys at Mansell Law take a client centered approach to representing employees in claims for wrongful termination, workplace discrimination (based on race, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, military service and veteran status, or pregnancy), hostile work environment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), retaliation, sexual harassment, unpaid overtime, wage and hour violations, harassment, hostile work environment, non-solicitation and non-compete agreements, severance negotiations and many more cases. We make sure our clients understand the process and keep them informed at every turn. We are dedicated because we love what we do – getting our clients what they deserve. We understand the Ohio Labor Laws, Ohio overtime laws, and FMLA Ohio.. What sets us apart from the rest?. Often times individuals find themselves seeking an employment attorney for the first time when they are abruptly terminated or have their disability benefits denied. Clients need the right answers and advice quickly. Our passion for what we do and our wide knowledge base of employment laws allows us to provide you with the right advice at the time you need it most. Perhaps most importantly, we listen to what our client wants and needs to protect their rights and provide for themselves and their family. Our employment attorneys truly view our attorney-client relationship as a team and do everything possible to get our clients what they deserve.. Employment Law is our Passion.. Employment Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio believe the laws protecting the individual are some of the most important. These laws have been enacted so that our Country remains a cut above the rest. We have the right to be treated equal regardless of our age, race, medical status, gender or other factor outside of our control. Although our clients are often individuals, they are standing up for the rights of the masses. We are passionate about enforcing the laws that are in place to protect you.. Mansell Law represents employees all over the State of Ohio, including Columbus, Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, Dayton, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio.

Sue A. Salamido lives in Galena, Ohio with her husband, Patrick, her three wonderful children, Brent, Sofia and Dominic, and her two dogs, Dakota and Bella.  She was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio.  Sue is a proud graduate of the Columbus Public Schools. The solid education she received in the public schools is one of the reasons she represents and supports public school teachers today.

Since 2014, Sam Schlein has devoted his career to representing individuals in employment and civil rights litigation.  His practice areas include discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, police misconduct, and prison conditions.

Sara H. Jodka, CIPP-US / Member at Dickinson Wright, dedicates her practice to working with business-side clients to anticipate, identify, and resolve labor and employment; data privacy and cyber security issues, including preparing for and remedying data breaches; and litigation risks.

Sam Endicott represents and counsels employers on employment matters and defends against claims of discrimination and harassment as well as claims of wrongful termination and retaliation. Sam also has experience litigating cases involving trade secret misappropriation and breaches of noncompetition agreements. In the class action context, Sam has defended employers in litigation involving wage and hour claims and alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, Sam provides advice and counsel to employers on all areas of employment law, including personnel policies, wage and hour compliance, classification of exempt status, employee discipline, internal investigations, and litigation avoidance strategies.

My practice is primarily focused in the areas of immigration law and labor and employment law and involves advising individuals and small to medium sized businesses on all aspects of the law in these areas. As a licensed attorney practicing US immigration law, I am able to represent clients anywhere in the world.. I am experienced in representing businesses in court proceedings and in administrative hearings before the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Ohio Civil Rights Commission.. I also work with businesses and individuals to assist them with the paperwork for obtaining the proper work authorization documents for employees. I am experienced with E1/E2, H-1B, J-1, K-1, K-3, L-1A/1B, O, P, and R visas. I am also experienced with Investor green cards (EB-5), labor certifications (PERM), and all aspects of family-based immigration and naturalization/citizenship. I have successfully represented more than 20 Investors with obtaining their green cards through direct investments and removing the conditional status.. I earned my J.D. degree from The Capital University Law School, with a concentration in labor and employment law.  Prior to entering the private practice of law, I served as Human Resources Manager for an apartment-management company that managed 600+ apartment communities and as Director of Training for a hotel-management company that managed 200+ hotels in 14 states.  I also have worked as a consultant and a free-lance writer and have authored curriculum for the learning disabled. I was admitted to practice of law in Ohio, November 1998; was admitted to Federal Court, Southern District of Ohio, June 2001; and was admitted to Federal Court, Northern District of Ohio, March, 2003. I am also admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. I am a member  of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Mr. Doran is a partner in the Columbus, Ohio, office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, and is a member of the firm's litigation practice group. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal proceedings across a number of different disciplines. Mr. Doran has extensive experience in personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability and product liability litigation, including mass tort defense work, as well as commercial, construction and insurance related litigation.

Matthew J.P. Coffman is passionate about being a Columbus Employment Lawyer.  In his practice as a Columbus Ohio Employment Attorney, Matthew specializes in representing employees against their employers.. A non-exhaustive list of some of the issues in which Matthew provides representation includes the following: (i) disability discrimination (ADA); (ii) unpaid overtime wages (FLSA); (iii) age discrimination (ADEA); (iv) employment discrimination based upon sex, pregnancy, race, color, religion, or national origin (Title VII); (v) FMLA interference or retaliation; (vi) wrongful termination; (vii) retaliation; (viii) harassment and sexual harassment; (ix) hostile work environment; (x) failure to pay minimum wage (FLSA); (xi) whistleblower retaliation; (xii) failure to pay prevailing wage ; (xiii) workers' compensation retaliation; (xiv) unemployment appeals; and (xv) severance negotiations.. Prior to establishing Coffman Legal, LLC, Matthew gained experience working at a law firm based in Columbus, Ohio and another located near Dayton, Ohio.  Matthew’s professional work experience added to the foundation that he strived diligently to build in advance of the commencement of his career as an attorney, including in positions with a county prosecutor, a city prosecutor, a judge in the Sixth District Court of Appeals, and a judge in the Franklin County Municipal Court.. Coffman Legal, LLC was founded upon Matthew’s empathy for those individuals who are unable to represent themselves and his commitment to the provision of affordable, first-rate, and zealous representation.

Litigation Partner at Columbus office of Cleveland based law firm.  Responsible for representation and defense of businesses, individuals, governmental entities and insurance carriers in personal injury, wrongful death, and property claims.

Lawyer providing counseling, training, litigation, arbitration, and negotation representation.

Larry S. Hayman is founder of Hayman Law, LLC, having significant litigation experience in a wide variety of forums across the state. Indeed, Mr. Hayman has successfully tried cases in court, presented cases on appeal, and represented clients in numerous adminstrative proceedings before, among others, the Ohio Elections Commission, the Ohio Department of Education, State Employment Relations Board, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity was born in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Ohio University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, having earned the highest grade point average in the Political Science Department.. He received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. While in law school, Mr. Hayman served as an Editor on the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, received a CALI Award for Excellence for obtaining a perfect score in his legal seminar, and graduated in the top 10% of his class.. Mr. Hayman is admitted to practice law before all state courts and agencies in the State of Ohio as well as before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.. Additionally, Mr. Hayman has presented statewide legal seminars to school administrators as well as authored published articles in the area of school law.. He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, the Union County Bar Association, and the Fairfield County Bar Association.. Mr. Hayman currently resides in Harrison West. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, reading, and current events.

James M. Schottenstein, President of Schottenstein Law Legal Services Co., LPA, was born in Columbus, Ohio, February 8, 1947. Mr. Schottenstein He was admitted to the Ohio bar in November of 1972 in Ohio, and to the Florida Bar in 1973. He was admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. Tax Court in 1975 and admitted to practice before the Northern Districts of Ohio in 2003. In 2006, he was admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court.

I practice in civil rights and employment law to make a difference, help people and to sometimes change companies and government for the better—and because it is one of the most challenging areas of law.

I have been specializing in the area of Workers' Compensation/Labor for the last 30 years.  I have a diverse background representing the Bureau of Workers Compensation, the Industrial Commission of Ohio, employers and injured workers in administrative hearings and litigation throughout Ohio.  I have argued 50 plus cases before the court of appeals, 24 cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and have won 20 Workers' Compensation jury trials.

I have a national litigation practice, handling ERISA and business/commercial litigation, and related DOL/IRS investigations.  I routinely work with large and small companies as well as senior executives to resolve their business, executive compensation and ERISA disputes.

I bring a unique combination of knowledge and experience in employment law and intellectual property to my business clients that assists them in protecting their most valuable assets - their people and their intellectual property. From appropriately structuring the company, to assisting in managing its affairs through contracts, non-compete agreements, and necessary employment policies, to protecting its assets, and finally to working it towards succession planning, I am with my client each step of the way.. I also help my clients with their four legged assets through my equine law practice providing various agreements such as boarding contracts, waivers, sales contracts, and pet trusts, as well as advising in a myriad of equine related legal issues.. In my spare time, you guessed it, I tend to my two rescued off the track TB's and menagerie of spoiled dogs.

I am an experienced attorney in the area of employment law and litigation, representing employers in connection with discrimination charges, express and implied employment contract issues, employment practices and related tort and benefit claims. My litigation experience includes the defense of both opt-out and opt-in class actions.. Beyond my legal career, I am past-president of Opera Columbus, past president of Chamber Music Columbus, a long-time board member of the Worthington Historical Society and former and current acting president of the Yale Club of Central Ohio.

I am the founder and owner of Contreras Law. My firm is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation while also ensuring they understand the process and remain involved in their case as it progresses from start to finish. The firm's approach to each case is focused on obtaining favorable results for our clients with the experience of larger firms while providing the responsiveness and dedication of a small firm.. We are passionate about representing our clients and pursuing their claims. Based out of Columbus, Ohio, we represent employees and clients throughout the States of Ohio and Florida. Attorney Contreras is licensed to practice in all state courts throughout Ohio and Florida, and federal courts throughout the states as well.. After spending years representing large businesses and insurance companies, Attorney Contreras now dedicates his practice to providing the same high quality legal representation to employees, individuals, small businesses and business owners throughout Ohio. With the experience and knowledge obtained from representing large employers and insurance companies over the years, Contreras Law will fight them on behalf of employees whose employers have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"), or any of the related federal and state employment practices laws.

I am a partner with the Columbus firm of Bricker & Eckler LLP, a full-service law firm committed to providing clients with excellent service and value. As part of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law group, I counsel and defend management clients in numerous industries, including IT, health care, and professional services, on various labor and employment issues.. I also serve as the City Attorney for Grandview Heights. My experiences working in a corporate law department, on Capitol Hill, and in private practice have helped me gain unique insights into the needs of the employer community and to better serve them. As a result, I enjoy not only helping clients solve their legal problems with practical solutions, but also providing customized education on a wide range of subjects that can limit needless and costly lawsuits. This includes in-house training on subjects like workplace harassment, proper personnel documentation, wage-and-hour compliance, OSHA and safety. In addition to onsite training, I am often asked to speak or write on various developments in employment law.. Areas of Concentration: Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Labor Law,  Restrictive Covenants/Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition, Municipal Law.

Henry A. Arnett is a 1976 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Law. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. He is also very active in the Columbus Bar Association, having served on the Judiciary Committee, the Federal Court Committee and as Chairman of the Labor Law Committee.  His law firm, Livorno and Arnett Co., LPA, represents injured workers, Ohio worker's compensation claimants and numerous labor organizations.

Growing up in the blue-collar town that is Hamilton, Ohio, I know the hardwork and sacrifices given by workers in all types of industries and they respect they is why I am passionate about fighting for workers' rights and ensuring that employees are treated justly. Whether fighting to make sure workers are able to keep their hardearned wages or helping employees who are dealing with discrimination, sexual harassment, disability, or family medical leave issues, I stand alongside my clients and work hard to ensure they are treated fairly under the law. I have been a trial attorrney my entire career, so while I use my knowledge and experience to try and reach amicable resolutions, I am also not afraid to go to court and litigate our case if an employer is unwilling to be reasonable.

David Helmick's practice at Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan focuses on complex business disputes and personal injury matters, where he generally represents the injured party in car wrecks and other tort litigation. He has a wide range of experience that includes the defense of government officials in 1983 actions, real estate litigation, insurance and employment disputes (including Title VII lawsuits), and various health care matters. He represents both individuals and established businesses. A former prosecutor, David also maintains a concentration on criminal defense in Georgia and federal courts. He has obtained numerous successful outcomes, for instance, in federal criminal defense matters representing clients charged with violation of federal statutes, and also defending soldiers and civilians charged with committing offenses on post at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He likewise has experience in domestic relations dealing with high net worth divorce matters. Prior to joining Waldrep, Mullin & Callahan, David was an Assistant District Attorney in the Muscogee County D.A.'s Office where he prosecuted major felonies, including murders, armed robberies, and complex thefts. As a felony prosecutor he successfully prosecuted a large number of jury trials as lead counsel and represented Georgia in eleven reported appellate opinions. David was also responsible for several capital appeals during this tenure, and assisted in the formation of the Muscogee County Adult Drug Court, which strives to rehabilitate individuals charged with drug related offenses.. David received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. David and his wife have a son and a daughter.

Charles Kranstuber has been practicing the area of workers' compensation since 1982. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He received his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1979. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.. Upon graduation from the University of San Diego, he was employed by the Ohio Industrial Commission as a district hearing officer. The Industrial Commission is the state agency which handles the adjudication of contested matters in the workers' compensation system. After several years with the Ohio Industrial Commission, he was employed as an associate attorney at the law firm Agee, Clymer, & Morgan, where he worked through 1994. He then was hired by the law firm of Livorno & Arnett, where he served as a partner through 2006. Since that time, he has established his own law office, where his practice continues to consist of representing injured workers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio. He is affiliated with Geiser, Bowman and McLafferty LLC, formerly Cecil & Geiser LLC.. Charles Kranstuber has also been active in politics and local government. He served for 12 years as a city councilman in the City of Dublin and also served for 6 years as the mayor of the City of Dublin. In 2006, he was appointed by the governor as the injured workers' representative to the Workers' Compensation Oversight Commission, which is responsible for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. The Oversight Commission's duties include making recommendations regarding premium rates, investments, and setting the rules and policies of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.. Charles Kranstuber has been dedicated to serving the needs of injured workers in Ohio for over 25 years. He recognizes the deep trust placed by his clients and will strive to uphold that trust by working hard and fighting hard for you.

Carrie is an employment attorney in Columbus, Ohio.  She believes communication with her clients is essential to ensure her clients feel comfortable navigating the legal process. She is committed to providing competent, aggressive representation through discipline and hard work.. Carrie represents clients in a wide variety of employment matters, including cases involving discrimination (based on race, age, religion, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, military service and veteran status, or pregnancy), sexual harassment, hostile work environment, failure to accommodate a disability; claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act; ERISA employee benefits appeals and litigation; review and negotiation of employment contracts, review of severance agreements and severance negotiation, review of non-compete agreements and non-solicitation agreements; wage and hour (unpaid overtime and minimum wage) claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Ohio law, including collective action and class action lawsuits. Carrie represents clients in jury trials, arbitrations, unemployment hearings, and hearings and mediations in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Ohio Civil Rights Commission.. Carrie is an employment lawyer in Columbus, Ohio, but she provides services to clients statewide.  Carrie has quickly become recognized a top employment lawyer in Ohio. In fact, she was selected as one of the youngest attorneys to be included on the Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Stars list for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The list includes only the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state of Ohio, as selected by her peers.. Carrie grew up in Akron, Ohio. She earned her undergraduate degree from Wittenberg University, where she studied psychology and competed on the women’s basketball team for all four years. Carrie received her J.D., summa cum laude, from Capital University Law School. She served two years on the Capital University Law Review.

Born & raised in Dayton, Ohio, attorney Brad Jeckering always knew that he wanted to fight for the rights of regular folks. Brad graduated from Chaminade – Julienne, a Catholic high school in Dayton, which instilled a sense of responsibility and dedication to community.. Upon graduating from The Ohio State University, Brad decided to dedicate himself to the legal profession and applied to law school. During his time as a law student at Capital University Law School, Brad worked at the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas and a Dublin-based Employment Discrimination Firm as a law clerk.. Brad is a proud graduate of Capital University Law School where he was on the Dean’s List for 5 semesters, completed 160 hours of Pro Bono work, and graduated as a member of the Order of the Curia.. Brad has been fortunate enough to handle cases big and small. He has successfully advocated for clients in trial courts, appellate courts, and has even had appeals accepted by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Brad is unafraid to take on any organization and has successfully sued The Ohio State University, UPS, USPS, and other major US corporations.. Brad currently resides in Columbus, Ohio and loves traveling, trying new Columbus restaurants, and taking his dog Finch out for cruises in the convertible.