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Susan Lipphardt Gragel
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Biography
Experienced advocate for individuals, unions, employee benefit trusts and families in negotiations, ADR, trials, arbitrations and appeals. I am admitted to the Bar of the State of Ohio and to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Sixth and Third Circuits, U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio and Northern District of Kentucky.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
30%
40 years | 500 cases
Employee Benefits
25%
40 years | 300 cases
Litigation
25%
40 years | 500 cases
Discrimination
10%
40 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-300 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 45 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Goldstein Gragel LLC
1111 Superior Ave E Ste 620, Cleveland, OH, 44114-2568
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Posted by Fred | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Can't say enough about this fine attorney
Susan Gragel represented me during my divorce this year. She did a superb job advocating for me. Susan always explained to me my options, the risks with pursing each and the cost involved. She always gave me her honest opinion and kept me focused on what was important. She worked very hard to mak...
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Expensive, with no results.
Attorney Gragel will bill for every minute; even if she does not respond to an email, she will charge for reading it. Attorney Gragel appeared to want to make the easiest "deal" with the opposing attorneys, even after representation ended. Potential clients beware.
Susan Gragel
Replied last May 10, 2016The loss of employment is very stressful, especially when management is inflexible. Attorneys can't always succeed in getting the results that a working person demands from his/her former employer, despite zealous efforts. I work hard for my clients and follow clear and transparent billing practices.
Posted by Terry | May 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
A consummate professional
I have used Susan's services both on an employment matter and during a divorce. She helped bring about a favorable settlement to the employment matter in a very timely manner. She is always professional and does a great job explaining the options as well as the risks and costs of pursuing those opt...
Posted by Doreen Elder | May 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent, caring and hard working lawyer
I hired Sue Gragel to help me thru my divorce in 2012 and Sue helped me with my divorce every step of the way. She's was on top of the court stuff, she would to she if I was doing ok during this time, and what to suspect. I finalized it in 2013 and the ex husband went back to court in 2016 and Sue wa...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
1985
Past President, Honorary Trustee and Life Member, Cleveland Marshall Law Alumni
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Principal, Goldstein Gragel LLC
1990 - 2016
Board Secretary, Stella Maris, Inc.
Associations
2015 - Present
Westlake Chinese Cultural AssociationBoard Member
2009 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember, Judicial Selection Comm.
2001 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember, Labor Law Section
1984 - Present
International Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansMember
1980 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 2016
Eighth District Judicial ConferenceLife Member
1995 - 1998
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationTrustee
1992 - 1995
Cleveland Bar AssociationGrievance Committee Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Coventry Group, Inc. v. Gottlieb
Dismissal affirmed
Int'l Union of Oper. Eng. v. CNR Trucking, Inc.
Dismissal affirmed
Trustees v. Able Contracting Group, Inc.
Judgment for Plaintiff
State ex rel Kabert v. Shaker Hts. Bd. of Educ.
Judgment for plaintiffs
State ex rel Kabert v. Shaker Hts. Bd. of Educ.
Judgment for plaintiffs
Education
1980
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Cleveland State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
NLRB Update: Times and Laws are Changing
Employee Handbooks and Other Policies and Application of the NLRA
2016
Crain360
Labor Update: Who's the Boss?
2015
Legal Update
Employment issues/Point Counterpoint
2015
Education Law Partnership
The Law of Teacher Evaluations, Avoiding Grievances and Lawsuits
2012
NLRB Labor Law Seminiar
NLRB Rulemaking-Election Procedures and Notice Posting
2011
New Lawyer Training
Effective Opening Statements
Publications
1987
Journal of Law and Health
Drug Testing-The Labor Union Perspective
1980
Women's Legal Rights Handbook
Criminal Justice-Arrest to Trial
Languages
English