$ 175-250 per hour
Rachel Anne Sabo
About Rachel
Biography
Founding partner of The Friedmann Firm LLC, Rachel Sabo Friedmann represents employees in wage & hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation/whistleblower, FMLA/leave, equal pay, wrongful termination, and severance/non-compete matters. Honors include Super Lawyers Rising Star (2015–2023) and Capital University Law School’s Graduate of the Last Decade (2023). She earned the Louisville Slugger Award (2020) for her role in Oakley v. OSUWMC ($4M wage-and-hour settlement). Former President, Women Lawyers of Franklin County; OSBF Fellow; active in OSBA, OELA, COAJ, OAJ, and CBA. Licensed in Ohio, N.D. & S.D. Ohio, Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. J.D., Capital University Law School (Best Oralist; Moot Court; Mock Trial); B.A., Cleveland State University.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Ohio for 13 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2012
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Location
The Friedmann Firm LLC
3740 Ridge Mill Dr, Hilliard, OH, 43206
The Friedmann Firm LLC
5533 Southwyck Boulevard, Toledo, OH, 43614
The Friedmann Firm LLC
201 E 5th St, Suite 1900-1188, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
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Posted by Paul | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very impressed!!!
Ms. Sabo is a very intelligent attorney that helped me in a very difficult situation in Cincinnati Ohio. She kept me informed from day one with my case. I'm very glad I retained her services and I would recommend her to anyone that has a situation they need handled...thanks again Ms. Sabo...Paul S.
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
More of a Friend...
I hired Rachel to help me with a very personal and emotional matter. She was extremely professional, easy to contact and dedicated to my case... a real go-getter. Among all of the other attorneys I consulted with, I feel like Rachel's ability to listen was what let me to hire her and ultimately win...
Posted by SM | July 12, 2015 | Employment & Labor
The best!
Rachel helped me with a very difficult employment matter that I thought was nearly impossible. My case was in excellent hands with The Friedmann Firm. They fought for me aggressively. Rachel has top notch legal and negotiation skills! She went up against one of the largest employment law firms in th...
Posted by Carla | April 15, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Satisfied client
I hired Ms .Sabo for a severance negotiation and she handled it in a fast and efficient manner....I was impressed with her knowledge in Ohio employment laws....
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2014
She is THE ONE YOU NEED.
If you run into a legal issue she is the one to go to. Lots of good qualities, but in a nutshell, she is intelligent, knowledgeable, extremely prompt. Very easy to work with. Definitely recommend.
Rachel Anne Sabo's Lawyer Endorsements
Sunni Sugimoto-Dinicola
Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Without a doubt, Rachel is the premier employment lawyer in Central Ohio. Her attention to detail, her customer centric attitude and her knowledge of the law are all excellent. I refer all of my employment cases to her and her firm and she keeps me updated on the case and I know that client is in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rachel is a very knowledgeable member of the Central Ohio bar. I've had the pleasure of working with her on labor and employment cases, and she demonstrated a wealth of knowledge on how to get good results for her clients. I also very much respect Rachel's entrepreneurial spirit for starting her own practice at such a young age."
"Excellent attorney. Outstanding reputation."
"Rachel is extremely knowledgeable and truly cares about working hard to obtain the best result for her clients."
"I met Rachel as a law student. I hired her as a law clerk, and have maintained a working relationship with her ever since. We have served on professional boards together, so I have first knowledge of her commitment to the legal profession and to her clients. Her professionalism is remarkable. I trust Rachel and endorse her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer for their commitment and dedication to clients."
"Rachel's passion for the law is unmatched. Her work ethic and drive separate her from the rest. She will do everything in her power to provide effective, professional representation. You definitely want Rachel on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse Rachel. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Rachel is a staunch advocate for her clients. Many of my workers' compensation clients are also wrongfully terminated as a result of filing or pursuing a workers' compensation claim. I would not hesitate to refer those clients, or anyone who has been mistreated by an employer, to Rachel as she is knowledgeable and professional."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I worked with Rachel while she was a law clerk in the office of our former employer. It quickly became clear that she is smart, aggressive, and hard working. Her talent was only furthered evidenced by how quickly she was offered a more prestigious position with a different employer. You would do well to have her as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
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"Rachel is an excellent, effective advocate for her clients. She is knowledgeable about the law and represents her clients' interests well. I endorse Rachel for those seeking guidance with employment law issues."
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"I strongly endorse this Ms. Sabo. An excellent attorney with a first-rate legal mind."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Graduate of the Last Decade, Capital University Law School
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Employment Lawyers in Columbus, Expertise.com
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Louisville Slugger Award, Central Ohio Association for Justice
N/A
Best Law Firms in Columbus, Columbus CEO Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney/Owner, The Friedmann Firm LLC
Associations
2017 - Present
Women Lawyers of Franklin CountyBoard Member/President
2015 - Present
Junior League of ColumbusActive Member
2013 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Ohio Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - 2020
Ohio State Bar FoundationFellow
2016 - 2017
Junior League of ColumbusSpring Gala Chair
2015 - 2016
Junior League of ColumbusSpring Gala Co-Chair
2013 - 2016
Women Lawyers of Franklin CountyNetworking Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Burgess v. Conteh Home Services, et al.
Settled before trial
Townsend v. Buckeye Cable
Settled before trial
Vaughn, et al. v. Titan International
White v. Gap, Inc.
Settled before trial
Sisson v. OhioHealth
Settled before trial
Boese v. Dr. Scott's LLC
Settled before trial
Waterhouse v. Union Supply, Inc.
Settled before trial
Todd v. Gladieux Corporation
Settled before trial
Lankford v. Reladyne
Oakley, et al. v. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – collective action for unpaid overtime
After several years of litigation, the Plaintiffs and Class Counsel settled the case for $4,000,000.00
Education
2012
Capital University
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Cleveland State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017 Leadership Academy
Law Practice Management
2016
Young Lawyer Connect CLE
Young Lawyer Connect CLE
2016
How to Start Your Own Law Practice
How to Start Your Own Law Practice
2016
Are You Really Practice Ready?
Are You Really Practice Ready?
2015
Ohio New Lawyer Training Seminar
Basics of Employment Law
2014
Advanced Workers Compensation Seminar
Workers Compensation
Publications
2022
Findattorneys.org
Can I Quit My Job if I Signed an Employment Contract?
2022
The Friedmann Firm LLC
How long does an employer have to correct a payroll when it is wrong?
2020
The Friedmann Firm LLC
Coronavirus and Your Employment: Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 and the Workplace
2019
The Friedmann Firm LLC
New FLSA Overtime Rules for 2020 – What Employees Must Know
2014
Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly
Better Lawyer/Starting a Law Firm
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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I have been denied unemployment for quitting my job without just cause and am filing an appeal. Can you help?
05 Sep 2017