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Seth Wiener

1260 reviews

As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.

25 repeat hires
27 yrs experience
Licensed in CA | verified

"I got a great experience with Seth Wiener. He helped me compose a demand letter and sent it to a company which didn't want to make me a p..."

Steven Stark

616 reviews

For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.

6 repeat hires
49 yrs experience
Licensed in FL, NY | verified

"Steven is very timely with his communications and turns his contract work around quickly."

Thomas Bark

525 reviews

Thomas Bark is a Partner at Jones Bay working with startups, but he can also handle legal matters for large companies. Previously, he has worked for two top international law firms for some 25 years - some of his experience includes working abroad. His practice extends to corporate law and commercial contracts, with a particular emphasis in VC finance, M&A, lending, employment, joint ventures and technology issues. He attended The University of Virginia School of Law.

8 repeat hires
35 yrs experience
Licensed in NY | verified

"Thomas was great to work with, we look forward to having him on our journey in the future!"

Scott Stram

428 reviews

As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.

10 repeat hires
19 yrs experience
Licensed in NY | verified

"Fast response time and broad knowledge."

Ali Shalchi

182 reviews

Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina)...

29 repeat hires
24 yrs experience
Licensed in CA, Patent Bar | verified

"Five stars."

Michael Wieser

167 reviews

I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart...

12 repeat hires
35 yrs experience
Licensed in NY | verified

"Michael has done a fantastic job! He is very experienced, efficient, responsive, and professional. I'd strongly recommend him!"

Paul Spitz

165 reviews

With an MBA in marketing from Indiana University, Paul Spitz offers business experience and legal expertise to companies ranging from startups to midsize organizations. He specializes in the areas of technology, marketing, e-commerce, and digital media. Unlike attorneys at large law firms, Mr. Spitz is able to provide affordable services in counseling, representation, and negotiation.

5 repeat hires
36 yrs experience
Licensed in CA, OH | verified

"Fast, professional, and provides great advice. Would work with Paul again."

Neil Park

138 reviews

Neil Park is well-equipped in Private Practice - with over 7 years of experience acting as outside General Counsel for many of his business clients. For the past two years, Neil has been working as Counsel for an Intellectual Property boutique. His practice areas include Intellectual Property Counseling, Trademark Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secret Management and Strategy, Business Transactions, Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance. He attended Loyola Law School.

17 yrs experience
Licensed in CA | verified

"Neil has been a continuous partner to us. He is excellent."

Brandon Northington

114 reviews

Brandon is an attorney licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC who focuses on document review, legal drafting, and practical legal guidance for individuals and businesses.

21 repeat hires
13 yrs experience
Licensed in DC, MD | verified

"Brandon is a professional. Very responsive and thorough in assisting me with data breach notices for my online business. Highly recommend."

Danny Minutillo

48 reviews

Danny is a tenacious business attorney focused on helping startups, founders, and growing companies navigate the legal side of building and scaling. His work centers on customer agreements, vendor agreements, lead generation, and developing publishing agreements for musicians.

33 repeat hires
12 yrs experience
Licensed in CA | verified

"Danny has been a pleasure to work with on our wedding venue contract. He explains things clearly and meets deadlines. I will definitely work with Danny again!"

Cleveland Employment Lawyers

5.0

Based on 6771 reviews

Clear Communication - 5.0

Response Time - 5.0

Knowledgeable - 5.0

Meets Deadlines - 5.0

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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Cleveland Employment Attorneys

Our experienced Cleveland employment attorneys & lawyers can help guide you on how to proceed with various employee decisions such as reviewing employee documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and handbooks, along with difficult decisions such as firing, lawsuits, claims, and complaints.

Although not every single employment contract will require legal assistance, many employment lawyers would recommend avoiding unilateral employment contracts that strongly benefit one side over the other. These types of employee contracts rarely hold up in court, yet having the funds needed to combat an issue in court can limit the employee’s options.

A confidentiality agreement and a non-compete agreement are common forms of employee contracts that one of our Cleveland employment attorneys can help customize for your business. If your business needs to fire an employee, proper measures should be taken from a business legal standpoint to ensure proper communication and a smooth transition of dismissing that employee. In any case, we suggest you connect with our employment attorneys to discuss your options.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 25 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys in Ohio

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Employee Handbook

"Alisha was a pleasure to work with. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and turned around a high-quality deliverable. We would definitely consider her for future engagements."

— Mike L, Dublin, OH, over 3 years ago

Zach Splain
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Contract Attorney for Review of Employment Agreement

"Zach went above and beyond to help us out. Highly recommended."

— Niklas L, Cincinnati, OH, about 4 years ago

Zach Splain
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Terminate Employment Agreement

"Zach was timely, knowledgeable and easy to work with!"

— Shannon C, Hamilton, OH, over 4 years ago

Zach Splain
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Employment Agreement

"Excellent experience. Zach was prompt and responsive."

— Abraham D, Powell, OH, over 4 years ago

Zach Splain
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Assist with Other Labor & Employment Matter

"Fast, efficient, smart. Killer combo. Great experience working with Zach."

— Michael S, Dayton, OH, almost 5 years ago

Mary Hodges
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review of Equity Grant Agreement

"Mary is absolutely excellent. She is extremely easy to work with and always does great work quickly."

— Cody K, Columbus, OH, about 5 years ago

Zach Splain
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Draft Employment Agreement

"Zach was great to work with. I would and will definitely be looking for him to help me in the future!"

— Tami B, Mentor, OH, about 5 years ago

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Non-Compete Agreement

"Provided thorough understanding as well as relevant case law references. Would work with again."

— James V, Cleveland, OH, over 5 years ago

Mary Hodges
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Contractor Agreement

"Working with Mary was an excellent experience. As my first experience on upcounsel, she has set a high bar for anyone else to follow. She was friendly, professional, and very prompt."

— Cody K, Columbus, OH, about 6 years ago

Paul Spitz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Non-Compete Agreement

"Paul was very helpful and did not beat around the bush about anything. It was all the advice and information I was looking for."

— Eyad K, Lakewood, OH, over 6 years ago

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Contractor Agreement Services

"Knowledgeable and responsive."

— Michael O, Cincinnati, OH, about 7 years ago

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Draft Contractor Agreement

"Lauri is extremely qualified, knowledgeable, and professional. I would recommend her to anyone."

— Corey S, Columbus, OH, about 7 years ago

Matthew Roesch
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Employment Agreement

"Matt was very detail oriented, was easy to work with and had great input while helping achieve my goals with the contract negotiation. Very professional and timely with responses. I would highly recommend working with him in the future!"

— Mike C, Cleveland, OH, almost 8 years ago

Matthew Roesch
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Non-Compete Agreement

"Great experience."

— Amin I, Strongsville, OH, almost 8 years ago

Neil Gandhi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Assist with Non-Compete Agreement

"Good in responding in a timely fashion. He was very clear in the direction that we were going to take. The price seems fair. I just hope and pray that the matter is taken care of as Neil expect it to be. Thank you so much for your help in this matter. And thank you so much for responding to me by text, email and phone in a timely fashion. That meant the world to ME!"

— Joyce E, Dublin, OH, over 8 years ago

Seth Wiener
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Employment Agreement

"Very professional."

— Bessie G, San Jose, CA, over 8 years ago

Paul Spitz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Consult on Contractor Agreement

"Paul was extremely professional and time conscious. I valued his knowledge and will absolutely use him in the future!"

— Melony W, Dayton, OH, over 8 years ago

Glenn Manishin
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
15 Minute Employment Disputes Consultation

"Very practical and great legal advice. I will be working with Mr. Manishin in the future."

— Alexander D, Dublin, OH, over 8 years ago

Paul Spitz
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Severance Agreement

"Paul raised my confidence level with his abilities to take my case forward. He is easy to talk to and explains things very well."

— Ash M, Mason, OH, over 8 years ago

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Review Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)

"Lauri is terrific! Extremely helpful and super-fast! I highly recommend her services!"

— Kisha M, Columbus, OH, over 8 years ago