Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm
Employment Law | Serving Independence, OH
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It is really tricky to know your employment law rights in the modern workplace. If you suspect you’re being discriminated against at work, you have options. Many people face discrimination without even realizing it. We can help ensure your workplace is treating you honestly and fairly.
Our lawyers have worked with thousands of people, many of whom didn’t consider their treatment actionable. Some employment lawyers can tell you what the books say, but couldn’t find the court, let alone litigate a sexual harassment case in front of jury.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with the following:
- Discrimination
- Employment
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage & Hour Law – Employee
- Whistleblower – Qui Tam
- Wrongful Termination - Employee
Call 866-797-6040 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Fred M. Bean
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2010
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Education:
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
- 2010
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- 2007
Attorney Trisha M. Breedlove
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2016
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Education:
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Attorney Brian D. Spitz
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1997
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- United States Supreme Court, 2019
Education:
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
- 1997
- The American University, Washington D.C.
- 1993
Attorney Taurean J. Shattuck
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2018
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
Education:
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. - 2018
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Law Review, Cleveland State Law Review
- Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
- B.A. - 2012
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Paralegal Studies
Attorney Christopher P. Wido
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio
Education:
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- 2013
- Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
- 2007
- Conneaut High School, Conneaut, Ohio
- 1998
Attorney Rianah Alexander
Education:
- North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina
- Juris Doctor - 2023
- Honors: Peggy Browning Fund Fellow
- High Point University
- Major: Political Science and Strategic Communications
Attorney Sofia Alfaro
Education:
- La Salle University, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
- 2009
Attorney Mark B. August
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2025
- Kentucky, 2025
Education:
- University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- J.D. - 2021
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
- M.A. - 2025
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Business Administration
Attorney Kayla Boehlen
Education:
- Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Bay Path University, Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Legal Studies
- Honors: magna cum laude
Attorney Siphelele Dlamini
Education:
- University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, 2020
- LL.B.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Law Society, 2021 – Present (Attorney)
- Black Lawyers Association
Attorney Paul Filippelli
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2017
- Maryland, 2017
Education:
- Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D. - 2016
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A. - 2013
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Political Science, History, and Latin
Attorney Julia Allyson Gardea
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina, 2025
Education:
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio, 2024
- J.D.
- Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 2020
- B.S.
- Major: Sociology
Attorney Jane Kirsty Lagueras Jazmin
Education
- University of Sto. Tomas, Legazpi, Albay, Philippines
- Political Science
- Arellano University School of Law
- Juris Doctor at Arellano University School of Law in 2025
Attorney Je’vonne Knox
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina, 2021
- New York, 2023
Education:
- Elon University School of Law, Greensboro, North Carolina
- J.D.
- Medaille College, Buffalo, New York
- B.A.
- Major: Criminal Justice
Attorney Oluwatoni R. Kolawole
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2025
Education:
- Cleveland State University College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. - 2024
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
- B.A. - 2020
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Public Safety Management
Attorney William LaGrone
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2024
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: Excellence in Pro Bono Award, Dean’s List, Litigation Law Clinic
- Denison University, Granville, Ohio
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Communication
Attorney Isabella Likos
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2024
Education:
- Cleveland State University College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Law Review, Global Business Law Review, Symposium Managing Editor, 2023, 2024
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
- B.A. - 2021
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Criminology
Attorney Samuel T. Long
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia, 2021
- District of Columbia, 2020
- West Virginia, 2015
- Kentucky, 2023
Education:
- The George Washington University Law School, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D. - 2015
- Honors: Dean's List
- Law Journal, Public Contract Law Journal, Articles Editor, 2013, 2015
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
- B.A. - 2010
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Foreign Affairs
Attorney Janelle Lyons
Professional Association and Membership
- North Carolina Superior Court mediator
Attorney Benjamin Migdal
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- North Dakota
Attorney Bella Morrow
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2024
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2024
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Strategic Communications
Attorney Zack D. Phillips
Bar Admissions:
- Kentucky, 2024
- Tennessee, 2023
Education:
- University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
- J.D. - 2023
- Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
- B.A. - 2019
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Public Policy
Attorney Nicholas Provenzano
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2024
Education:
- The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
- 2024
- Law Journal, The Ohio State Law Journal, Chief Managing Editor, 2023, 2024
- University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland
- B.A. English Language and Literature, Sociology
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
Attorney Samuel Robb
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2019
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2020
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Education:
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. - 2019
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Employment Law
- Honors: Dean's List
- Alma College, Alma, Michigan
- B.A. - 2016
- Major: Political Science
Attorney Yusra Khalid Soomro
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2025
Education:
- UNT Dallas College of Law, Dallas, Texas
- J.D. - 2023
- University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
- B.S.
- Major: Accounting
Attorney Austin D. Stelter
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2023
Education:
- South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas
- J.D. - 2022
- University of Houston, Houston, Texas
- B.A. - 2019
- Major: Political Science
Attorney Kaylee De Tender
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2023
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Law Journal: DePaul Journal for Social Justice, Editor-in-Chief, 2021 – 2022
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member, 2023)
Attorney Jennifer Lutz
Education:
- Cleveland State University College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- Honors: President of the Student Public Interest Law Organization
- Honors: CALI Awards
- Law Journal, Journal of Law and Health, Associate
Attorney Meghan Ada Pietrocini
Education:
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio, 2026
- J.D.
- Honors: Diane Ethics Award
- Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, 2023
- B.A.
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Major: Political Science
Attorney Morgan Denee Prince
Education:
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- B.S.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Honors: With High Honors
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Cincinnati Bar Association (Member)
- Cincinnati Employment Lawyers’ Association (Member)
Attorney Gracie J. Shepherd-Frisby
Education:
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
- J.D.
- Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio
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Brian D. Spitz
This attorney practices in Ohio and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Employment Law | Since 2012 |
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