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DBL Law, Cincinnati Law Firm

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Employment & Labor Law

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  • A results-oriented approach to the employment needs of clients
  • Broad range of employment law experience
  • A commitment to client education
  • Practice Group Leader for Employment & Labor is Kelly Schoening Holden

Representing The Employment Needs Of A Diverse Range Of Clients
DBL Law’s Employment & Labor Practice Group takes an active, practical, results-oriented approach to the employment needs of clients.  Our employment clients include:

  • Private employers in both traditional and new economy businesses
  • Non-profit organizations such as hospitals and healthcare providers
  • Public and private schools and universities
  • Religious institutions
  • Governmental entities

Matters Routinely Handled For Employers:

  • Defending employment claims before state & local employment practice agencies, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state and federal courts – both at trial and on appeal
  • Consulting with and planning for clients regarding disciplinary actions, terminations and downsizing
  • Drafting and negotiating severance packages and non-compete agreements
  • Litigating claims that arise from personnel changes
  • Advising clients on compliance with emerging law regarding disabilities and handicapped persons
  • Drafting, reviewing and auditing personnel policies, benefit programs and employee handbooks
  • Handling wage and hour questions and audits
  • Representing management to resist union organizing efforts
  • Defending against unemployment claims

Educating Clients
DBL Law attorneys offer seminars and training for supervisors and managers on a variety of topics including:

  • Discrimination in the workplace
  • Workplace harassment and hostile work environment
  • Wrongful discharge
  • The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • Lawful interviews and performance evaluation
  • Employment audits
  • The Family Medical Leave Act
  • The Americans With Disabilities Act
  • Wage and Hour
  • Union organizing efforts
  • Disciplinary actions and terminations

Traditional Labor Law
DBL Law has substantial experience in dealings with labor unions:

  • Opposition to union organizing drives
  • Contract negotiation in the collective bargaining process
  • Administration of grievances and arbitration of disputes
  • Practice before the National Labor Relations Board
  • Broad range of legal and litigation experience
  • Success built on client communication and keen negotiating skills
  • No-nonsense approach to ensure optimal results

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Nick Birkenhauer

Nick Birkenhauer

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Civil Litigation
  • Education Law
Nick is a DBL Law partner whose practice is focused on assisting employers with all aspects of Human Resources and Employment Law.  Nick has extensive experience working with employers of  
  • 859 426 2176
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  • nbirkenhauer@dbllaw.com
William H. Brammell, Jr.

Bill Brammell

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Administrative Law & Zoning
  • Civil Litigation
Bill is a partner in DBL Law’s Louisville office, practicing primarily in the areas of Civil & Commercial Litigation, including defending employment discrimination claims, administrative law, contract negotiation, and white  
  • 502 630 1302
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  • bbrammell@dbllaw.com

Mitchel Denham

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Civil Litigation
  • Administrative Law & Zoning
Mitchel joined DBL Law as a partner in its Louisville office in 2018. Mitchel’s wide range of experience makes him a sought-after attorney and advisor. He uses this experience to  
  • 502 630 1307
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  • mdenham@dbllaw.com

Emma Gripshover

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Civil Litigation
  • Health Care
Emma is an associate attorney in DBL Law's Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, and Civil Litigation practice groups. She joined DBL Law in 2020 and is based in the Northern Kentucky  
  • 859 426 2147
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  • egripshover@dbllaw.com
Mark Guilfoyle

Mark Guilfoyle

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Administrative Law & Zoning
  • Civil Litigation
Mark is a partner at DBL Law. He practices extensively in the area of Administrative Law, guiding clients through the administrative processes of state and local governments in the Commonwealth  
  • 859 426 2149
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  • mguilfoyle@dbllaw.com
Bob Hoffer

Bob Hoffer

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Education Law
  • Estate & Succession Planning
Bob is DBL Law's Managing Partner. He has represented employers of all sizes and industries on human resources and labor and employment compliance matters for over 35 years. In his  
  • 859 426 2105
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  • rhoffer@dbllaw.com

Kelly Holden

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Adoption Law
  • Education Law
Kelly is chair of DBL Law's Employment Law practice which represents private and public employers in all facets of employment law.  Her practice includes advising clients on compliance with various  
  • 513 357 5284
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  • kschoening@dbllaw.com

Kevin Hoskins

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Civil Litigation
  • Administrative Law & Zoning
Kevin is a partner at DBL Law, practicing in the firm's Civil Litigation, Employment & Labor and Administrative Law sections. His practice focuses on cases involving business disputes, zoning issues, product  
  • 513 639 7671
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  • khoskins@dbllaw.com

Olivia Keller

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Medical Malpractice
Olivia is an associate attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Medical Malpractice and Employment & Labor. She first joined DBL Law as a summer associate in 2016 and is  
  • 859 426 2188
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  • okeller@dbllaw.com

Erin Shaughnessy

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Civil Litigation
  • Estate & Succession Planning
Erin is an associate attorney practicing primarily in the area of Civil Litigation. She first joined DBL Law as a summer associate in 2018. Erin received her Juris Doctor from the  
  • 502 630 1310
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  • eshaughnessy@dbllaw.com

Rebecca Sheehan

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Health Care
  • Community Associations – HOA & COA
Rebecca is an associate attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Health Care and Employment & Labor. She also practices in the firm's Homeowner and Condominium Owners Association group. She  
  • 859 426 2148
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  • rsheehan@dbllaw.com

Brad Steffen

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Civil Litigation
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
Brad focuses his practice on Civil Litigation, Employment and Labor law, and White Collar Criminal Defense. Prior to joining DBL Law, Brad served in the military as an officer in  
  • 513 357 5290
  • bsteffen@dbllaw.com

Katie Tranter

Practice Areas
  • Employment & Labor
  • Civil Litigation
  • Education Law
Katie is a partner practicing primarily in the areas of Employment Law and Civil Litigation. She joined DBL Law as a summer associate in May of 2011 and is based  
  • 513 357 5285
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  • ktranter@dbllaw.com
 
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