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BakerHostetler is a highly esteemed practice covering all areas of labor and employment law for significant clients within Ohio and nationwide. Its areas of expertise include wage and hour class action disputes and advising on noncompete and trade secret matters. Further strengths of the law firm lie in handling unfair dismissal claims and representing clients in harassment and discrimination disputes, as well as negotiating collective bargaining agreements. The team represents employers from a wide range of industry sectors, including railroad, manufacturing and healthcare, as well as public sector clients.
Work Highlights
- BakerHostetler LLP represented Flex Association before the Department of Labor, drafting a response to a proposed change to federal regulations regarding independent contractors.
Strengths
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"I am very confident with the depth and breadth of the team at BakerHostetler. The team is able to provide the unwavering experience and expertise that are necessary to meet our needs."
"We send our most challenging matters to BakerHostetler, and they are always up to the challenge. They have a deep bench of attorneys capable of handling novel and complex matters."
"The firm is well suited to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and maintains expert knowledge on labor relations."
"The team is highly specialized and knowledgeable, and has a great ability to align with clients."
"The firm has a complete understanding of the law and legal system. They always help us find the best course of action."
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"I am very confident with the depth and breadth of the team at BakerHostetler. The team is able to provide the unwavering experience and expertise that are necessary to meet our needs."
"We send our most challenging matters to BakerHostetler, and they are always up to the challenge. They have a deep bench of attorneys capable of handling novel and complex matters."
"The firm is well suited to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and maintains expert knowledge on labor relations."
"The team is highly specialized and knowledgeable, and has a great ability to align with clients."
"The firm has a complete understanding of the law and legal system. They always help us find the best course of action."
Notable Practitioners
Ronald Linville is an extremely well-regarded labor and employment attorney. He has served as counsel to major local authorities and municipal bodies. He also offers longstanding experience in assisting clients with internal investigations.
"He's highly regarded as an expert in labor and employment matters and has a reputation for being an excellent labor negotiator and advocate for his clients."
"Ron is easy to work and get along with. He's always accommodating and responsive, and provides high levels of service. He has a steady hand in even the most difficult circumstances."
Gregory Mersol attracts particular praise for his defense of large-scale class and collective actions, including those involving employee benefit disputes and wage and hour issues.
"He is an excellent practitioner in the wage and hour space."
"Greg is an exceptional attorney who is always readily available and highly knowledgeable, and provides excellent legal advice."
"He is diligent and knowledgeable."
M.J. Asensio's extensive labor practice includes a notable focus on matters arising from the healthcare and manufacturing industries, including collective bargaining negotiations and NLRB proceedings.
"Mike is a trusted partner and provides the highest level of service and sound expert guidance."
"Mike is an exceptional labor attorney and partner to our business. He knows our business very well and brings a wealth of strategic expertise to our labor relations. His prompt and practical communication is much appreciated."
Scott McIntyre is an experienced litigator who regularly handles jury trials and proceedings before bodies such as the DOL and EEOC. He offers notable expertise in defending against discrimination, unfair dismissals and disability claims, as well as acting on unfair competition disputes.
"He works tirelessly for his clients, both big and small."
"Scott is an excellent attorney. He is smart and savvy and delivers excellent results on all matters. Scott is intuitive, responsive and creative when necessary."
"He is a pleasure to work with and is a highly effective and accommodating legal expert."
Todd Lebowitz advises clients on high-profile class actions concerning wage and hour issues and FCRA compliance matters.
"Todd has remarkable depth and expertise on key labor issues, with practical, real-world experience to help inform his advocacy."
"He is very well organized and very smart. He has a good sense of what the law is and how it applies to a business setting. I really trust his judgment."
"He does a great job of helping us navigate trade-offs and helping us come up with solutions."
Daniel Guttman regularly handles matters within both the public and private sectors, advising clients on collective bargaining and contractual negotiations, as well as representing clients in harassment disputes.
"Dan is thorough and efficient, and has a wealth of knowledge."
Jeremiah Hart represents clients in a variety of labor relations matters, including collective bargaining and grievance arbitration.
"Jeremy is one of the best labor attorneys I have worked with. He is very responsive and takes the time to understand where the business is coming from in drafting responses and proposals."
"Jeremy is an absolute pleasure to work with and a very talented labor lawyer. He is responsive, strategically minded, detail-oriented and professional."
"He is very invested in the customer's needs."