Best Lawyers in Ohio, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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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.
Stephanie L. Teaford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Education Law and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Stephanie L., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sara H. Jodka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Sara H., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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...
Brian P. FitzGerald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian P., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anthonia Ogbechie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Anthonia, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthonia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adair M. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Adair M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adair M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew Hauer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Matthew, who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sunshine J. Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Sunshine J., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sunshine J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan Jennings is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Privacy and Data Security Law. Jordan, who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Timothy Dougherty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Timothy, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Azure'D Metoyer Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Azure'D, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Azure'D is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John M. Milligan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. John M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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,...
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 ...
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