Schottenstein Zox & Dunn

Regular changes in state and federal law have enhanced employee rights and created additional liabilities for employers, requiring businesses to manage human resources more effectively and with greater sensitivity. As employee-related claims continue to distract management, timely resolution of those disputes - ideally before they go to trial – has become increasingly critical.

Our employment litigation attorneys maintain a bias toward providing counsel that promotes rational business solutions, rather than perpetuating controversies which generate greater expense. We offer advice and judgment directed toward solving issues. Our primary mission is to resolve problems before positions harden and costly litigation becomes the only option. We employ multiple strategies to effectuate business goals and secure resolutions that allow management to devote its energy to productive issues.

When a vigorous defense is required, we make certain that the costs of litigation are proportionate to the risk involved. If important company policies, practices and intellectual property are placed in jeopardy during disputes, we act aggressively but responsibly.

When resolution is not a realistic option, our trial experience provides aggressive and vigorous advocacy for our clients’ rights.

Representing multi-national companies, Fortune 500 corporations, small to medium-sized businesses, government entities and non-profit organizations from numerous industry segments, our lawyers defend claims based upon contract, protected status and common law and offer assistance with disputes concerning:

• wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment and intentional torts
• workers’ compensation claims
• development and enforcement of non-compete agreements
• trade-secrets protection
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) claims 
• employment contracts 
• union matters
• wage and hour disputes
• safety and violence issues
• insurance and benefits
• collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Litigation Experience
Our attorneys demand successful results. We have served as lead counsel in hundreds of proceedings for businesses throughout the country. Our practice includes an associate of the American Board of Trial Lawyers, a member of the American Employment Law Counsel, an attorney previously named one of Ohio’s Top Ten Lawyers of the Year by Ohio Lawyers Weekly and a member of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.