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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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37 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Employment & Labor
Posted by Kaylee | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great lawyer
Peter was an outstanding lawyer for my employment case. Professional yet able to make you feel comfortable. He guided me through my case with ease and offered updates frequently. He truly made it a simple process. I highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Nice lawyer and nice job!
Peter is a very good lawyer and very knowledgable. I hired him as my lawyer for dealing with my unemployment case and he got the settlement agreement done in two months. He always responded very quickly to answer my questions about my case. I highly recommend him if someone needs his services.
Posted by Mike | September 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Discrimination
Peter filed a discrimination suit against a company that would not hire my due to missing my arm. Settled out if court.
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
I could not be more pleased or say enough good things about Attorney Contreras. He quickly and successfully mediated a settlement for me with my previous employer for vacation and overtime pay. The outcome was better than I had even hoped for because his knowledge in the area of employment law is O...
Posted by Melissa | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Highly recommend Contreras Law!
Peter Contreras recently assisted me with my case involving an employment matter. Peter was professional, reliable, personable, and helpful through every step of the process. I felt that myself and my case were treated with respect and priority. I am thoroughly pleased with the representation he prov...
"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."
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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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