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David William Neel
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 39 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1986
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Location
David W. Neel, LLC
3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 340, Beachwood, OH, 44122
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2016
Helpful and quick through AVVO
Attorney Neel is one I will seek out if I were to pursue any legal matter in his field of expertise. His answer to my question here on AVVO was so quick it surprised me. His answer was very concise and his background detailed here is quite impressive. Thank you AVVO and thank you Attorney Neel.
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 Doug | March 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommended
Dave did a great job when he represented me. My case took several years, and he stuck by me throughout the entire case. Dave worked with me on preparing strategies and kept me informed as to everything that was taking place. It was not like working with an lawyer, but more of a business partner. ...
David William Neel's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Jonathan Hyman
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Kurt Smidansky
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Jay Salamon
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Robert Wolff
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Experience
Honors
2018
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
2011 - Present
Teamsters Legal Defense FundMember
1986 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Kilgore v. Environmental Systems Products, Inc.
Confidential settlement
Perry v. Little & Sons Roofing
Confidential settlement
Reed v. West Terrace, Inc.
Confidential settlement
Smith v. G&S Metal Fabricating
Confidential settlement
Ahlegian v. Holden Arboretum
Confidential settlement
Ma v. Cuyahoga County
State Personnel Board of Review found in our favor and granted requested relief
REXAM HEALTHCARE PACKAGING, INC., et al., v. OSIRIS MEDICAL, INC., et al.,
Employer voluntary dismissed case.
Miller v. Container Compliance Corporation
Confidential settlement
Solet v. Western Reserve Local School District Board of Education
Arbitrator ordered reinstatement; confidential settlement
Brady v. Sekara
Jury awarded $761,000 to my client
Education
1985
Columbia University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1984
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Kenyon College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Classroom
Evidence Law
2005
Hiring and Firing
Hiring Decision Issues
2005
Hiring and Firing
Establishing the Legal Baseline for Hiring
2003
Employment Law Update
Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace
Publications
2015
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Empathy and the Trial Lawyer
2015
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Naming EEOC Claimants In SEC Filings Is An Adverse Employment Action
2015
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Recent 404(b) “Other Acts” Cases In Title VII Employment Context
2014
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Failure To Report Racially Hostile Work Environment Dooms Claim
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Work Breaks Of Short Duration Count Towards Overtime
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Plaintiff Survives Summary Judgment In USERRA Case
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Attorney-Client Privilege Waived, Invoices and Fee Agreement Discoverable
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Exhaustion of Remedies Requirement of R.C. 4112.14(C) Does Not Apply to Disability Discrimination Claims
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
NLRB Issues Complaints Against McDonald's
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Bolg
Proposed Overtime Rules Will Help Millions Of Americans
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Things You Need To Do If You’ve Been Fired From Your Job
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Employer's Confidentiality Policy For Wage Information Violates Labor Laws
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
EEOC Must Pay Employer $189,000 in Attorneys' Fees
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Inability to Sit Can Be a Disability Under the ADA
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Whistleblower Protection Law in Ohio
2014
Cleveland Employment Law Blog
Wrongful termination
2004
Cleveland Bar Journal
Employer Vicarious liability
2004
Cleveland Bar Journal
The Impact of Desert Palace, Inc. v. Costa, 123 S.Ct. 2148 (2003)
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
What can I do
11 Apr 2016
Q&A
Is Service of Summons valid if certified mail receipt not signed by me?
19 Feb 2016
Q&A
Can Lowes decide not to hire me due to an error on the background report?
17 Feb 2016