Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC is a Columbus-based law firm specializing in labor and employment law, civil litigation, and government relations, recognized for its strategic, results-driven approach and deep understanding of Ohio’s legal landscape. The firm stands out for its consistent recognition by U.S. News–Best Lawyers® and its commitment to providing cost-effective, forward-thinking counsel to employers and public entities.
With a pro-management philosophy established in 1990, the firm serves clients across nearly all 88 Ohio counties and surrounding states, offering tailored representation rooted in diverse attorney backgrounds and perspectives. FDAR attorneys are trusted advisors in complex disputes, litigation, and compliance matters, regularly contributing to industry publications and leading trainings for organizations like the Ohio Township Association and Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association.
Services Offered
- Employment Attorney
- Labor Relations Attorney
- Administrative Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Appellate Practice
- Business Law
- Civil Litigation
- Collective Bargaining
- Construction Law
- Discrimination Law
- Employment Disputes
- Insurance Defense
- Litigation
- Public Records
- School Law
- Training, Policies & Manuals
- Unemployment Compensation
- Wage & Hour Law
- Workers’ Compensation
The firm represents a diverse clientele including businesses, government agencies, schools, and insurers, with attorneys honored as Best Lawyers® “Lawyers of the Year” in Government Relations Practice and Litigation–Insurance. FDAR is deeply involved in community and industry education, regularly presenting at statewide conferences and authoring authoritative articles on Ohio employment and public law.
