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Neil Edward Klingshirn

Neil Edward Klingshirn

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 95% Employment / Labor
    22 years
  • 5% Intellectual Property
    9 years

Contact Information
  • Fortney & Klingshirn
    4040 Embassy Parkway Suite 280
    Akron, OH 44333
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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-07-11 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Attorney Neil Klingshirn represented me in a lawsuit with a former employer regarding beach of contract (promise of bonus which was never paid). Neil... more
5 star rating

“Exceptional Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-07-06 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I would strongly recommend Neil as a lawyer. Neil was great to work with as he is extremely knowledgeable about employment discrimination. He took... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

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David Alan Young

Neil is an outstanding member of the bar in Northeastern Ohio. He has a tremendous grasp of the law in the employment arena and is competent, smart,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Young , Cleveland (OH), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 23 years since Neil Edward Klingshirn was first licensed to practice law in OH.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Fortney & Klingshirn 1993–present
Associate at Millisor & Nobil 1988–1999
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 1986
Kent State University Accounting bachelor's of business administration 1983

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV rated, for the highest legal ability and ethics Martindale-Hubbell 2006
Super Lawyer Ohio Super Lawyers and Northern Ohio Live 2005
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Chair Hudson Civil Service Commission 2001–2007
Board Member Josh Morrow Workplace Fairness Fund 2003–2007
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 1
Question: In an "AT WILL " State can you still bring a...
Neil's answer: An at-will state is one where an employee's employment can be terminated by either party at any... more

Publications
Article Publication Date
Retaliation Cases Employee Rights Quarterly 2000

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
How Arbitration Works Ohio Midwest Labor Law Conference 2004