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I am an AV-Preeminent litigation and trial lawyer with 28 years of experience. My practice focus is employment law and civil rights. I represent employees and victims of civil rights abuses. I offer free telephone consultations during which I can answer your questions. I also represent businesses in commercial litigation matters.
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Acquired: 1986
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3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 340, Beachwood, OH, 44122
9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Raymond M Billick | September 08, 2015
Personable, knowledgeable and ethical
Mr. Neel responded expeditiously to our email inquiry. He was vey approachable and empathetic. He answered all our many questions truthfully and honesty even though the answers to our questions were not ones we initially wanted to hear. He is an excellent listener and communicator. He spoke to u...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Very satisfied
Mr Neel was great! He was a huge help in getting all my back pay owed by a previous employer. He's very knowledgable and easy to get along with. It did take a while to get the case going, but that was more on the court's end and not his. Once the case got under way though, things went quickly. And wi...
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great cross-examination
I retained Mr. David Neel a few years ago in a civil matter. Mr. Neel aggressively requested and obtained evidence to help build my case. Mr. Neel's biggest asset is his cross-examination where he will get the facts out of a deceptive witness. He also utilizes a well rehearsed rapid-fire questioning ...
"I've worked with David and known him for more than 20 years. He's a first class lawyer and human being, and extremely knowledgeable in labor and employment law. I give him my highest endorsement."
"I am very pleased to endorse this lawyer. He is extremely competent in both the art and substance of trial practice. I observed him skillfully serve a very difficult client in a difficult case. His manner is calming for the client and professional for the court and other attorneys in the case."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Commendation, Cleveland Employment Network
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003 - 2008
Chairman, Employment Law Group, Climaco, Lefkowitz, Peca, Wilcox, & Garofoli Co., Lpa
2001 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Cleveland Marshall College Of Law
1996 - 2003
Of Counsel, Duvin, Cahn & Hutton
1993 - 1996
Associate, Climaco, Lefkowitz, Peca, Wilcox, & Garofoli Co., Lpa
1986 - 1993
Associate, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
1985 - 1986
Law Clerk, Federal Court Judge Ann Aldrich
1984 - 1984
Summer Associate, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
2011 - Present
Teamsters Legal Defense FundMember
1986 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
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State Personnel Board of Review found in our favor and granted requested relief
Employer voluntary dismissed case.
Confidential settlement
Arbitrator ordered reinstatement; confidential settlement
Jury awarded $761,000 to my client
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LL.M - Master of Laws
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Evidence Law
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Hiring Decision Issues
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Establishing the Legal Baseline for Hiring
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Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace
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