DAYTON, OH (May 8, 2013) –Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce the opening of its 53rd office in Dayton, OH. Karen T. Dunlevey from Bieser, Greer & Landis has joined the office as Partner. Managing Partner of the firm's Cincinnati office, Scott Carroll, will serve as Managing Partner in Dayton as well.
“Together with our Cincinnati and Cleveland locations, our Dayton office enhances the firm’s ability to provide quality advice and counseling to our clients within Ohio and the Central United States,” said Vincent A. Cino, Firm Chairman. “We are honored to have someone of Karen’s caliber and reputation on board for the opening of our 53rdoffice and know she will be very effective as we plant the flag in Dayton.”
“Jackson Lewis’ growing presence in the region is an exciting development for the firm,” said Carroll. “I look forward to working closely with Karen as we grow the office and continue to deliver top-notch services to our clients.”
“I could not be more eager to help represent the firm in Dayton,” said Dunlevey. “I have long been familiar with Jackson Lewis’ reputation as one of the best labor and employment firms in the country, and I look forward to joining forces with the rest of the firm’s offices and attorneys.”
Ms. Dunlevey counsels employers on how to reduce the risk of litigation, including the development and implementation of effective employment policies, procedures and contracts. Ms. Dunlevey’s litigation experience encompasses cases involving a variety of workplace issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, contract disputes, intentional torts, wage and hour disputes and enforcement of non-compete agreements.
She has been certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in Labor and Employment since 2002.
Ms. Dunlevey has been recognized by her peers in The Best Lawyers in America® and was named the publication's “2013 Lawyer of the Year” in Dayton for Labor & Employment Litigation. She has also been named to the list of “Rising Stars” by Ohio Super Lawyers.
Ms. Dunlevey received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1996 and her Bachelor of Science degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She is admitted to practice in Ohio.
The Dayton office can be reached by calling (937) 306-6304.
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About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis, dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law, is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with 750 attorneys practicing in 53 locations nationwide. We have a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Planning and Counseling; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits Counseling and Litigation; Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; General Employment Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Non-Competes and Protection Against Unfair Competition; Wage and Hour Compliance; Workplace Safety and Health and Corporate Diversity Counseling. In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Employment Issues; Management Education; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Representation; Government Relations; Collegiate and Professional Sports; and Privacy, Social Media and Information Management.
For the 11th consecutive year, Jackson Lewis has been recognized for delivering client service excellence to the world’s largest corporations, once again earning a spot on the BTI Client Service A-Team. Jackson Lewis has also been recognized by in-house counsel in a comprehensive survey by BTI Consulting Group as both a “Powerhouse” and “Standout” in employment litigation. In addition, Jackson Lewis is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms,” and is recognized by Chambers and Legal 500. As an “AmLaw 100” firm, Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 415 class actions. And finally, Jackson Lewis is a charter member of L & E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance currently of 15 workplace law firms in 15 countries.
For more information, please contact:
Lara Hamm, Public Relations Manager
T: (703) 483-8373
Email: hamml@jacksonlewis.com