Stuart Gale Torch

Stuart Gale Torch

also known as Stuart Torch

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 20 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Independence, OH
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Business

4700 Rockside Rd Ste 530, Independence, OH

About Stuart

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 70%

Non-competition agreements (non-competes), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), reasonable accommodation, minimum wage and overtime, discrimination, retaliation, and independent investigations into alleged workplace harassment.

70%
Litigation 20%

Non-competition agreements (non-competes), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), reasonable accommodation, minimum wage and overtime, discrimination, and retaliation.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 20 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Employment Law Partners, LLC

4700 Rockside Rd Ste 530, Independence, OH, 44131

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Stuart Gale Torch's Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2020 | Employment & Labor

Thoughtful, efficient, honest and outcome-focused!

Stuart jumped on board quickly during a time sensitive issue which had significant consequences for my career. He was direct but kind, and gave simple, effective advice that was both legally accurate as well as practical. The outcome was better than I had imagined and I will always appreciate the tim...e and thought that went into helping me! If any issue like this should ever happen again, I will absolutely hire Stuart.

Posted by Brooke | May 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You will not be disappointed!

I had a messy case and an inept attorney. I was at my wits end and had to find a new attorney. Within moments of meeting Stuart, I was comfortable and felt like I had found someone willing to fight for me. Unlike my previous attorney Stuart kept me informed down to the smallest detail. There was co...nstant communication and I never felt like I was being rushed or he was too busy to address my concerns. He listened to my story, gathered all the facts, he developed a strategy, minimized the damage done by my previous attorney and had my best interest at heart. He is passionate about his work and cares about his clients. I hate to think of the outcome in my case if I had not retained him. Do not make the mistake of not having him in your corner, my results were several times better with Stuart. My only regret is not having him on my case from the very beginning!

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Very Helpful and Intelligent

Stuart Torch is a GREAT attorney. He is very professional, intelligent, kind and compassionate. I really enjoyed having him as my attorney. Stuart took his time when he talked to me on the phone and explained everything in detail. He was never in a hurry. He answered all my questions and offered exp...lanations for everything. He always told me, "I want what is best for you." He really cared about me and this was very comforting, because my lawsuit was very stressful. Stuart returned my phone calls or emails in a very prompt manner and this was also very helpful and impressive. Stuart is a very hard worker who will do everything that is needed to help you win a lawsuit. I received a very large monetary settlement from an organization who wrongfully terminated me, and this is because of Stuart Torch's hard work and dedication to my case. Stuart Torch is very intelligent, dedicated to his clients, kind, compassionate and caring. He is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney.

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Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 29

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"Stu does a remarkable job in staying current with the most recent developments in employment law case. He is highly knowledgeable and a great attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

N/A

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

N/A

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Employment Law Partners, LLC

Associations

2006 - Present

Cleveland Employment American Inn of Court

Secretary (Past)

2006 - Present

Cleveland Employment Lawyers Association

Treasurer (Past)

Sample of Legal Cases

Paying $245,000 to former IT chief causes rare division of Cuyahoga County Council

Settlement

Former Cleveland VA nurse who alleged sexual misconduct settles lawsuit for $161,500

Settlement

Former Richmond Heights principal wins $275,000 in reverse racial discrimination lawsuit with district

Settlement

City, Akron firefighters reach settlement in long-pending promotional suit

Settlement

Justice Department Settles Sex Discrimination Suit Against Summit County, Ohio

Settlement

Former administrator settles suit against Wellington district

Settlement

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Education

2005

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

2001

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

Speaking Engagements

2022

59th Annual Midwest Labor and Employment Law Seminar Ohio Law Update

2021

2021

58th Annual Midwest Labor and Employment Law Seminar Ohio Law Update

2018

Midwest Labor Law Conference Ohio Employment Law Update

2017

Midwest Labor Law Conference Ohio Employment Law Update

Publications

Languages

English

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