$ 350-400 per hour
I grew up on a Lake Erie winery and lived all of my life in Ohio. As an attorney, I represent individuals and companies in employment and business disputes. I help my clients make workplace wrongs right again.
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$ 350-400 per hour
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Acquired: 1986
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4700 Rockside Road, Suite 530, Independence, OH, 44131
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Posted by anonymous | January 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
The medical profession is typically divided between the general practitioner and the specialist. The legal profession is similar between the general attorney and the specialist attorney. I had an employment issue so I went to an employment specialist attorney - Neil. First, he was very good in dis...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Neil handled my employment case. He did great work! He is tenacious, intelligent and very responsive.
Posted by Phillip T. Thomas | January 25, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Mr. Klingshern seeking insight regarding a legal matter which I may pursue. Without hesitation he promptly replied, conversed, & offered concise, & logical suggestions that I believe will be of great benefit if I decide to go forward with this issue. In my opinion Mr. Klingshern is defini...
Posted by Ed | June 11, 2015
I am writing this review on the 4 year anniversary of Neil successfully negotiating a favorable outcome to non-compete fight that 11 other lawyers told me was un-winnable. The other 11 lawyers told me my only option was to violate the non-compete and fight it in court. I felt the other 11 lawyers j...
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2014
I found Neil by doing a Google search and certainly did not expect to find such great lawyer right away. He represented me in a case that involved a previous employer. I was pleasantly surprised by Neil's knowledge and his ability to answer ALL of my questions and concerns immediately after I contact...
"I endorse this lawyer. Neil is tops in his field. His experience and acumen make him a great choice for any employment matter no matter how complicated or contentious."
"Neil is an outstanding member of the bar in Northeastern Ohio. He has a tremendous grasp of the law in the employment arena and is competent, smart, and hard-working."
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016 - Present
Partner, Employment Law Partners, LLC fka Elfvin, Klingshirn, Royer & Torch
1993 - 2016
Partner, Fortney & Klingshirn
1988 - 1993
Associate, Millisor & Nobil
1986 - 1988
Associate, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
2014 - Present
Protecting Ohio's EmployeesBoard Member
2009 - Present
Community Legal AidBoard Member
2006 - Present
Ohio Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2006 - 2015
Ohio State Bar Association Employment SectionBoard Member
2004 - 2006
Ohio State Bar Employment SectionChair, Secy and Treasurer
2003 - 2009
Josh Morrow Workplace Fairness FundBoard Member
2001 - 2014
Hudson Civil Service CommissionChair
Summary judgment denied.
Summary judgment denied; case settled before trial
Summary judgment reversed; case sent to trial.
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
bachelor's of business administration
2010
Strategies for Resolving Non-competition Disputes, with Views from the Bench
2009
Winning Cases with OELASmart.net
2004
How Arbitration Works
2010
2000
English
Legal Answers
Can my employer have women only parking?
21 Jun 2019
Sleep apnea accommodation at work?
08 Dec 2018