Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • NEW! Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • COVID-19 Assistance
    • Featured Ones to Watch
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Family Law
    • New York Area
    • Canada
    • South Florida
    • Southern California
    • Northern California
    • Tampa
    • Midwest
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of Ann-Marie Ahern

Ann-Marie Ahern

McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA
  • Recognized Since:
    2017
  • Recognized in:
    Employment Law - Individuals
    Employment Law - Management...
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://www.mccarthylebit.com/p...
  • Website:
    http://www.mccarthylebit.com
  • E-mail:
    ama@mccarthylebit.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    101 West Prospect Avenue, Suite 1800
    Cleveland, OH 44115
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
Ann-Marie Ahern has dedicated her entire career to representing people in employment disputes. As a Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, Ms. Ahern has tried cases to juries involving issues of race, gender, disability, and age discrimination, wrongful discharge, and retaliation. Ms. Ahern has successfully litigated or settled hundreds of employment disputes on behalf of her clients.  Ms. Ahern is an experienced appellate advocate, having briefed and argued cases on appeal in both state and federal courts.Ms. Ahern also advocates on behalf of state and federal whistleblowers.  She is committed to preventing and correcting fraud against the government that often arises in healthcare, government supply and contracting, and education.Ms. Ahern also regularly represents executives and other managers in negotiating employment agreements, severance agreements, and separation packages.  She understands the complexities and sensitivities involved when high level employees transition from one company to another. Ms. Ahern is experienced in change and control agreements, as well as non-compete agreements. She also advises corporate clients as to employment law compliance and human resources practices.Ms. Ahern has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Ohio Super Lawyers, who named her one of the Top 25 female lawyers in Cleveland and one of the Top 50 female lawyers in Ohio.
Continue Reading
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Lawyer Practice Areas
  • Firm Details
  • News & Media

Lawyer Bio

Ann-Marie Ahern has dedicated her entire career to representing people in employment disputes. As a Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, Ms. Ahern has tried cases to juries involving issues of race, gender, disability, and age discrimination, wrongful discharge, and retaliation. Ms. Ahern has successfully litigated or settled hundreds of employment disputes on behalf of her clients.  Ms. Ahern is an experienced appellate advocate, having briefed and argued cases on appeal in both state and federal courts.Ms. Ahern also advocates on behalf of state and federal whistleblowers.  She is committed to preventing and correcting fraud against the government that often arises in healthcare, government supply and contracting, and education.Ms. Ahern also regularly represents executives and other managers in negotiating employment agreements, severance agreements, and separation packages.  She understands the complexities and sensitivities involved when high level employees transition from one company to another. Ms. Ahern is experienced in change and control agreements, as well as non-compete agreements. She also advises corporate clients as to employment law compliance and human resources practices.Ms. Ahern has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Ohio Super Lawyers, who named her one of the Top 25 female lawyers in Cleveland and one of the Top 50 female lawyers in Ohio.
Read more on firm website
  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • University of Dayton, B A

Bar Admissions:

  • United States, Ohio
  • United States, U.S. District Court Northern District of
  • United States, U.S. District Court Southern District of
  • United States, U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
  • United States, U.S. Supreme Court

Affiliations:

  • American Association for Justice, Employment Rights Section, - Member
  • Cleveland Employment Lawyers Association - Member
  • Cleveland Employment Lawyers Inn of Court, Barrister, Master of the Bench - Member
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation - Member
  • Eighth District Judicial Conference - Member
  • Ohio Employment Lawyers Association - Member
  • Ohio State Bar Association - Member
  • The National Trial Lawyers - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Employment Law - Individuals, Cleveland (2020)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
 

Awards:

  • Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law by the Ohio State Bar Association
  • The Best Lawyers in America 2017
  • Ohio Super Lawyers 2016-2017, Top 25 Women in Cleveland 2017; Top 50 Women in Ohio 2017
  • Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star 2005-2012
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2012 & 2015
  • Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb
  • Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ of AV® Preeminent™
  • Smart Business' Smart Women Awards: Progressive Woman Honoree 2017
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Women in Law Making a Difference Recipient 2014
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • "Advocate" Certification from the National College of Advocacy
 

Lawyer Client Comments

Lawyer Practice Areas

Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

Image for McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA View Firm Profile
McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA
http://www.mccarthylebit.com
 
Headquarters
101 West Prospect Avenue, Suite 1800
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 696.1422

News & Media

Recent News

Ann-Marie Ahern Welcomed Into Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Hall of Fame

Browse all news
 
Contact Ann-Marie Ahern
If you would like this lawyer to contact you directly in regards to a legal matter, please fill in the relative information below. The lawyer will then be sent your inquiry.
* Denotes Required Fields
Error Sending Message!
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your message was sent successfully!
 
Legal Disclaimer: Any information sent to Best Lawyers® or referred to a lawyer listed in Best Lawyers® via Internet e-mail or through the Best Lawyers® Web site is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis. Communication with Best Lawyers® or an Lawyer listed in Best Lawyers® via Internet e-mail through this site does not constitute or create a lawyer-client relationship. Best Lawyers® does not necessarily endorse, and is not responsible for, any third-party content that may be accessed through this website.
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
Lawyers 
  • Advanced Search
  • COVID-19 Assistance
  • Featured Ones to Watch
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
  • Subscribe
About
  • Global Presence
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Founders
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
My Account
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Marketing Guidance
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2021 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.

BL Icon

LEGAL INSIGHTS

by Best Lawyers®



Get the latest insights on the news, trends, and people that shape the global legal field with our weekly email digest.

Please enter a valid email address.

You have already subscribed.





PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for subscribing.