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I am the founder and owner of Contreras Law. My firm is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation while also ensuring they understand the process and remain involved in their case as it progresses from start to finish. The firm's approach to each case is focused on obtaining favorable results for our clients with the experience of larger firms while providing the responsiveness and dedication of a small firm.
We are passionate about representing our clients and pursuing their claims. Based out of Columbus, Ohio, we represent employees and clients throughout the States of Ohio and Florida. Attorney Contreras is licensed to practice in all state courts throughout Ohio and Florida, and federal courts throughout the states as well.
After spending years representing large businesses and insurance companies, Attorney Contreras now dedicates his practice to providing the same high quality legal representation to employees, individuals, small businesses and business owners throughout Ohio. With the experience and knowledge obtained from representing large employers and insurance companies over the years, Contreras Law will fight them on behalf of employees whose employers have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"), or any of the related federal and state employment practices laws.
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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1550 Old Henderson Road, Suite 126, Columbus, OH, 43220
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Posted by Stewart | December 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Peter fought for me and my past coworker when we had issues with an ex employer. Now there is a huge weight off my chest and I can’t thank him enough for what relief this has provided.
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Peter was very helpful and knowledgeable he went above & beyond to help me with my case. massive respect to him thank you for everything
Posted by David | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I reached out after being terminated by a former employer, feeling like my rights had been violated as a hard working and loyal employee of several years. Upon reaching out to Peter and his law firm I felt like I had called the right place. They took my concerns seriously, and without any judgment. ...
Posted by Tori | December 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Peter was extremely helpful in negotiating a better severance package for me. He was reassuring and explained everything fully. We communicated via phone and email which was very helpful to me. Peter's communication was prompt and helped ease my nerves as I navigated the process. Thanks, Peter!
Posted by Maria | November 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Peter did an amazing job with my case; he was very professional and responsive, making this process very smooth with a quick resolution.
"Peter Contreras is a well respected by his peers for his diligence and knowledge. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."
"Peter is a highly skilled and knowledgeable civil litigator. Peter has a great work ethic and reputation to match. I would not hesitate to recommend Peter to anyone in need of employment, labor, or other general business representation."
"Mr. Contreras is an excellent and effective advocate for his clients. My endorsement comes without hesitation."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Ohio SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016 - Present
Owner, Contreras Law, LLC
2011 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Brunner Quinn
2008 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Marks Gray, PA
2018 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Ohio Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
The case was successfully resolved for my clients.
Case was settled before filing suit and client was satisfied with results.
Summary judgment granted in favor of Attorney Contreras' clients, and judgment was successfully defended on appeal before the 2nd District Court of Appeals.
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science - Finance
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science - Real Estate
English
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