Bruce B. Elfvin

Bruce B. Elfvin

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 53 years

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

4700 Rockside Road, Suite 530, Cleveland, OH

About Bruce

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 55%

Everything from advise employees, to representation before administrative agencies, to trials and appeals in the state and federal courts.

54 years | 350 cases

55%
Discrimination 35%

Advise represent and negotiate related to discrimination issues of all varieties.

54 years

35%
Mediation 10%

Provide services in private mediations and some assignments from ND Ohio ADR program. The cases presented in mediation are generally complicated factually and difficult to bring the parties to find a solution. The mediations are generally in the area of employment and civil rights issues.

32 years | 48 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 52 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1973

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 53 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1972

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Elfvin, Klingshirn, Royer & Torch LLC

4700 Rockside Road, Suite 530, Cleveland, OH, 44131

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Bruce B. Elfvin's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Clifford | November 20, 2011

Fantastic lawyer and firm

I'm writing this review because I wanted to express my gratitude for the tremendous work Mr. Bruce Elfvin and the entire staff at Elfvin and Besser has done for me. From the outset Mr. Elfvin made me feel comfortable and confident in my case, he was very truthful and honest during the entire process.... I did not at any moment feel like a client but more like family. Anytime I had a question or concern Mr. Elfvin was there to answer the call. Mr. Elfvin and Mr. Stuart Torch were very professional as well as the entire staff at Elfvin and Besser. I have and will continue to share my experience to everyone and would continue to recommend them. When I felt at my lowest they were there to comfort me and my family and for that alone I want to say " Thank You".

Posted by Lamar | July 12, 2011 | Employment & Labor

BRUCE B. ELFVIN IS THE BEST LABOR LAYER YOU CAN FIND

In 2003 before I was fried from my job with the city of Cleveland. A friend referred me to Bruce. I know that I was about to be fired. So I was getting legal advice from Bruce before it happen. He gave me great advice, kept me on track so that I never missed a deadline or meeting. He was there when I... needed him. When I called I was never put off. I felt important. I was afraid to stand up for my right he made me feel confident . Bruce was very thorough and organized in getting the facts from the first time we met until the case was over .He represented me in all legal matter related to this case. He went to unemployment hearing with me. Bruce helped me file a discrimination charge against my employer and my union with the E.E.O.C., and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. In a settlement agreement with the union, the union agreed to take it to arbitration, something that they were not willing to do before. In the end I won my case and got my job back with back pay, and all the benefits that I had lost returned. I won my case thanks to Bruce’s counseling and legal expertise Many times I have referred good people to him, with great result.

Posted by Terry | January 02, 2011

Hard Working

Bruce is not only hardworking but very informative. Bruce is never to busy to take my calls and explain everyting to me. He has the patience of Job, family orienated, professional and I highly recommend him and his firm.

Posted by Bruce | August 03, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bruce B, Elfvin

Bruce provided needed guidance during a very stressful and hard time for me. He professionally kept me focused, adressed the potential issues concerning my case and suggested honest and clear recommendations. What I appreciated most was that I felt I had a partner and control of decisions that I felt... comfortable with throughout the process. I was very satisgied with the results of my case.

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Bruce B. Elfvin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Whipple

Mediation lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce did an excellent job mediating three matters on which I was an attorney. Two were successful. One was extremely complex and difficult yet Bruce faces and overcame the formidable challenges. He understands the techniques of skillful mediation as well as anyone with whom I have worked."

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Christy Bishop

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer fully. His experience, caring for clients and dynamic personality all add to his wonderful ability as an advocate for workers. I have worked extensively with Bruce on various projects and trials, and look forward to doing so again in the future. He truly is an outstanding attorney and counselor at law."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Designated for Employment and Labor Law, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Designated for Plaintiffs Employment Cases, Ohio Super Lawyers

2019

Plaintiffs Employment Cases, Ohio Super Lawyers

2019

Employment Cases, Best Trial Lawyers in America

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top Law Firms 2011-2016, US News and World Reports

2014

Ten Year Ohio Super Lawyer, Plaintiffs Employment Cases

Work Experience

1972 - 1985

Assistant General Counsel, EEOC

Associations

2010 - Present

Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference

Member

2009 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Speaker

2008 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Past Chairman of Section Council

2007 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

6th Circuit Amicus Representative

2007 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Midwest Labor Law Conference Planning Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. City of Jacksonville

Fairness Hearing Scheduled 12/19/18

Howe v. City of Akron

$1.9 million Verdict for Plaintiffs

EEOC and Mays v. Motorola

Judgment in favor of Plaintiffs settled on appeal

Gallagher v. C.H. Robinson Worldwide

Reversed Summary Judgment and remanded for trial

Few v. Yellow Frieght Systems

Verdict and Affirmance for Plaintiff

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Education

1972

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Northwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

51st Midwest Labor Law Conference

Ohio Law Update

2013

50th Midwest Labor Law Conference

Ohio Employment Law Update

2012

NELA Annual Conference and Convention

Federal Sector EEO Trial Practice

2012

49th Midwest Labor Law Conference

Ohio Employment Law Update

2010

Midwest Labor Law Conference

Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases

2010

Effective Appellate Advocacy in Employment Cases Argument on Appeal

2009

NELA National Conference 2009

Gender Based Hostile Work Environment Cases

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