Best Lawyers Near You in Cleveland, Ohio for Labor Law - Management
John Gerak routinely advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. John has developed a reputation as a true business partner, assisting employers to avoid litigation through highly focused custom training, human resource policy and process improvement and legal compliance. In the event litigation cannot be avoided, John has extensive experience litigation sing-plaintiff employment cases as well as class action discrimination and wage and hour cases.
Ryan J. Morley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Ryan J., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey B. Keiper is a principal in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Throughout his career, Jeff has devoted his practice exclusively to several areas of management side employment and labor law. Jeff has successfully defended complex single- and multi-plaintiff employment litigation matters for large manufacturing and service companies, both in court and in arbitrations, and has also handled countless labor arbitrations. He has represented employers before multiple state and...
Katie Tinnel (née Epperson) focuses her practice on civil litigation , insurance defense , and labor and employment law. She has a proven track record of successfully defending clients in various courts throughout Ohio including the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Ohio, the Court of Appeals, county courts throughout Ohio, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Katie has investigated claims of harassment, wrongful termination,...
Jeradon Z. Mura is an Associate in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office and is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice area, where she guides clients through legal issues that may arise during the employment relationship, from hiring through termination. Jeradon counsels clients on employment-related matters, drafts employment agreements and policies, and conducts training on employment matters. Jeradon also advises on insurance coverage questions and represents clients i...
Richard L. Hilbrich is an associate in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including litigation and preventive advice and counseling. After graduating law school, Richard began his career as in-house counsel to large non-profits and healthcare institutions in Northeast Ohio, focusing on employment law. In these roles, he developed a passion for employment defense litigation and came to understand effective ...
Mary E. Dennison works closely with business owners, individuals and organizations as a member of Hahn Loeser’s Labor & Employment practice area in the Firm’s Cleveland office. Mary guides clients through a variety of legal issues, including employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, Worker’s Compensation, business formation and business operating agreements. Mary also has professional problem-solving experience in commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, warra...
Rachel L. Hazelet is an Associate in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office, where she is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice. She assists clients with complex workplace disputes, and guides clients through legal issues that may arise during the employment relationship, from hiring through termination. Additionally, Rachel has experience with pre-filing investigation and negotiation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation and appeals.
David Vance is an attorney with Vance Law LLC in Westlake, Ohio, practicing in Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025 for his work in these areas of practice. David represents both employees and employers in a wide range of workplace and employment matters. After nearly 15 years focused primarily on representing employers, he now advises individuals and businesses on employment-related...
Lindsey K. Self is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lindsey K., who practices law in Pepper Pike, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsey K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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