Best Lawyers in Ohio, United States for Labor Law - Management
Melissa Kurzhals is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Tax Law. Melissa practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Kurzhals since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melissa Kurzhals is held by other lawyers.
Ann E. Knuth focuses her legal practice in labor and employment law. With over 30 years of experience, Ann guides employers through the entire employment relationship, from recruitment to termination. She counsels businesses of all sizes, from start-up companies to international corporations, to help them manage their human capital and meet their business goals. Ann leverages her deep understanding of labor and employment law to assist clients in building policies and adopting proactive compl...
Caroline M. DiMauro is a principal in the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has more than 20 years of experience representing management in various aspects of labor and employment law. Caroline regularly handles cases before state and federal courts and civil rights agencies, including claims involving claims of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, FMLA, wage and hour violations, breach of employment agreements and non-compete/ restrict...
Daniel W. Srsic is highly-knowledgeable in benefits litigation and has appeared in more than 90 court cases involving employee benefit disputes, such as benefit claims, fiduciary duties and disputes regarding collectively bargained benefits. Daniel's benefits practice also extends to pre-dispute representation of plan sponsors and fiduciaries. He brings a litigation perspective to the evaluation of potential changes to collectively bargained retiree health benefits, which has proved to be a v...
Jennifer represents employers throughout Ohio in both federal and state courts in various employment litigation matters including wrongful discharge, discrimination claims, Americans with Disabilities Act and Family and Medical Leave Act claims, wage and hour claims, employment agreements, and workers’ compensation.She also represents public and private employers in labor matters including comprehensive labor relations guidance regarding grievances, arbitrations, collective bargaining, ...
Karen Soehnlen McQueen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karen Soehnlen practices law in Canton, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Karen Soehnlen McQueen since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Karen Soehnlen McQueen is...
Mr. Pinzone is the Managing Partner with MRR Law and focuses his practice on public sector law, employment law, and school law. He defends government entities such as counties, municipalities, townships, villages, social service agencies, and school districts. He has extensive experience handling litigation in state and federal courts relating to civil rights, employment, complex land use and zoning, and personal injury. John has successfully defended matters on behalf of political subdivisio...
Ryan M. Martin is a principal and the office litigation manager of the Louisville, Kentucky, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is also a principal in the firm’s Cincinnati, Ohio, office. He has an extensive litigation and counseling practice and represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including issues related to discrimination, harassment, retaliatory discharge, wrongful discharge, wage and hour matters, ERISA matters, class actions, leave management matters, trad...
Alessandro Botta Blondet is an associate in the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers and institutions in workplace law matters, including litigation, preventive advice, and counseling. Alessandro defends small, mid-size, and large employers in federal and state court and before administrative agencies in cases involving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, whistleblower/public policy claims, FMLA, wage and hour viola...
Lindsey K. Self is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lindsey K. practices law in Pepper Pike, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Lindsey K. Self since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lindsey K. Self is held by other la...
Lauren A. Kemp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Lauren A. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren A. Kemp since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lauren A. Kemp is h...
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.
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...
“My goal is to be your business partner by creating long-term policies and practices that will be beneficial for your business and maintain strong labor relations.” Elizabeth L. Bolduc, an associate with Eastman & Smith, believes good corporate governance leads to good employee relationships and fewer incidents ending in litigation. She has represented manufacturers, schools, wholesale and retail establishments, restaurants, hotels and consultants in both transactional and lit...
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