Ann-Marie Ahern

Ann-Marie Ahern

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination

1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 2700, Cleveland, OH

About Ann-Marie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Discrimination 50%

I represent employees in age discrimination claims, sexual harassment matters, and ADA violations, race and gender discrimination cases. I also focus my practice on cases involving illegal retaliation.

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Employment and Labor 50%

My practice includes: representing whistleblowers in False Claims Act matters (qui tam); representing executives and physicians in contract negotiations, and advising employers on employment law compliance.

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 27 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., L.P.A.

1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 2700, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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Ann-Marie Ahern's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Exceptional knowledge and skills with compassion

Ann-Marie Ahern called me from her vacation when I was wrongfully terminated as an executive. She provided immediate advice and support that made a difference for not just my case but helped me to deal with a very tough and challenging situation. I couldn't have had a better advocate and lawyer wit...h empathy and compassion while skillfully negotiating a great outcome. She exceeded the strong recommendation I had received from another lawyer. We need more lawyers like her!!

Posted by Peter | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The Lawyer you want representing YOU!

Ann-Marie and her Team were most professional, extremely thorough in their review of my matter and did extensive research prior to accepting my case. While it took some time to resolve, I felt as if she was always right on top of my situation constantly looking for details to further our success. I... would hire Ann Marie and her Team again as I achieved my objective in a timely fashion. A very satisfying working experience.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Best Employment Attorney

I was put into an employment situation that required immediate assistance. Ann-Marie was recommended to me by my most trusted friend in the industry. I will say first and foremost that this is an attorney who cares about her clients. Her immediate attention is what gave me the guidance I needed to re...solve what became an extremely difficult situation that she handled with professionalism and care. She explored every avenue to achieve the best outcome possible and never discounted my feelings in the process. I cannot give her enough praise, and I was so very lucky to have come to know her even if under difficult circumstances. She is truly the best.

Posted by Maria | February 15, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Prepared and Professional

Ann-Marie was the consummate professional. She was prepared and thorough and kept me apprised every step of the way. I felt confident throughout our engagement that she always had my best interests first and foremost. She is very knowledgable and holds her own against the opposing side.

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Exceptional representation

I engaged Ms. Ahern to represent me in a complex, sensitive and somewhat unusual separation from a well-known and much loved institution. She was clear and candid in her counsel, and was a far better advocate for me than I could ever have been for myself. She had the respect of my employer, and en...sured that I was treated with the respect my position and service had earned. She was highly responsive to calls and emails, and encouraged my input throughout the negotiation process. I welcomed the opportunity to work with her, deeply appreciated the settlement she achieved on my behalf, and would not hesitate to recommend her to any executive or professional seeking intelligent, assertive, and fair counsel in a difficult employment situation. As a bonus, she is also a delightful woman with a good sense of humor. I give Ann-Marie Ahern my highest endorsement as an employment attorney.

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Ann-Marie Ahern's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Fisher

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 19

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Women in the Law Making a Difference, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star,

2005

Rising Star,

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal, McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal and Liffman, Co. LPA

1998 - 2006

Attorney, The Simon Law Firm

Associations

2013 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2008 - Present

Eighth District Judicial Conference

Life Member

2006 - Present

Cleveland Employment Inn of Court

Master of the Bench

Ohio Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Cleveland Employment Lawyers Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - 2013

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation

Board Member

2000 - 2007

American Trial Lawyers Association

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Discriminatory Demotion

Confidential Settlement

Jane Doe Executive v. Large Cleveland Company

$1.6 million

Jane Doe v. ABC Corp

$6.5 million

United States ex. rel. Gregory Rudolph v. Tremco, Inc. et al.

$61 million settlement with federal government; $11 million recovery to client

Executive Jane Doe v. Major Ohio Corporation

$475,000 settlement

Jane Doe v. Leasing Company

Settlement

Gloria Parks v. University Hospitals

Jury verdict of $900,000

Doe v. State University

$400,000 settlement of claims against college

Jane Doe v. Public Agency

$650,000 settlement in favor of Plaintiff

John Doe v. Pharma Company

$450,000

Fredrickson v. Olsten Healthcare

$30 million verdict in favor of Plaintiff

Ghanem v. American Greetings

Mandatory arbitration policy defeated

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Education

1998

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Dayton

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Solutions for Women

Lean In on Executive Compensation, Solutions for Women

2014

Ohio Employment Lawyers Association Annual Employment Law Seminar and Meeting

Plaintiff’s Employment Practice- Where Are We Headed?

2014

New Lawyer Bootcamp

Advice from the Top - Secrets to Success

2013

Fourteenth Annual Northern Ohio Labor and Employment Law Conference

Recovering from Damaging Deposition Testimony in Employment Cases

2012

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section

Potential Employment Claims Arising from Workers’ Compensation Claims

2012

Cleveland Employment Lawyers Association Annual Seminar

Valuing an Employment Case for Settlement and Trial

2010

Fundamentals of Employment Law in Oho

ADA and FMLA Updates

2009

Business Women’s Conference and Expo.

“All Things You Need to Know About Being an Employer”

2008

Cleveland Employment Lawyers Inn of Court

"ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)”

Publications

2005

Trial (American Association for Justice) Selecting Standout Employment cases

2003

Trial (American Association for Justice) Fight Back Against Retaliation

Languages

English

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