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2024 Best Lawyers
George Crisci (10 years)
Jonathan Downes (10 years)
Michele Jakubs
Drew Piersall
Jonathan Rich (5 years)
Natalie Stevens
Stephen Zashin (10 years)


OSBA Certified Specialists

OSBA Certified Specialists
George Crisci
Jonathan Downes
David Frantz
Michele Jakubs
Lisa Kainec
Drew Piersall
Jonathan Rich
Stephen Zashin

Super Lawyers

2024 Super Lawyers
Scott Coghlan
George Crisci (15 years)
Jonathan Downes (15 years)
Michele Jakubs (10 years)
Ami Patel
Drew Piersall
Jonathan Rich
Natalie Stevens
Corey Thrush
Stephen Zashin (10 years)

Ohio Top 100 | Cleveland Top 50: Stephen Zashin

2023 Rising Stars
Scott DeHart
David Frantz

Firm Overview

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Zashin & Rich is a law firm built on a wealth of knowledge, experience, and commitment to serving its clients. Since its founding in 1981, Zashin & Rich has established itself as a leader in workplace law, and continues to expand and adapt to its clients' changing needs. Zashin & Rich prides itself on its clients' satisfaction, the firm's continued growth and success, and its innovative approach to legal services.

Workplace Law

Numerous laws affect the workplace and complicate the employer-employee relationship. Zashin & Rich advises employers on the laws affecting this relationship, assists employers in developing mutually-beneficial relationships with their employees, and defends employers against employees' claims. The firm represents publicly traded corporations, privately held companies, and public sector employers of all sizes in all aspects of workplace law (employment law, traditional labor law, workers' compensation, etc.). In addition, the firm is panel counsel for most Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) carriers.

For more information about how Zashin & Rich can assist your business with workplace-related legal issues, please contact Stephen Zashin (ssz@zrlaw.com) at 216.696.4441.

Additional Law Practice Areas

Zashin & Rich's expertise is not limited to workplace law, but extends to business and real estate matters, general and corporate litigation, representation of clients in the sports and entertainment industries, and family law. Whatever your needs, Zashin & Rich provides responsive, proficient, and zealous representation.

Meet Our Attorneys

Zashin & Rich exclusively represents employers in all facets of workplace law.
Congratulations to our attorneys selected as 2024 Best Lawyers:
George Crisci, Jonathan Downes, Michele Jakubs, Drew Piersall, Jonathan Rich, Natalie Stevens, and Stephen Zashin.

Scott Coghlan, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Scott
Coghlan

Attorney at Law

Scott Coghlan joined Zashin & Rich in 2010. Scott chairs the firm's Workers' Compensation Group, and has appeared in more than 70 of Ohio’s common pleas courts, five courts of appeals, and the Ohio Supreme Court.

George S. Crisci, Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist
Attorney

George
Crisci

Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law

George S. Crisci joined Zashin & Rich in 2007. A Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law, George has extensive experience at all levels before Ohio federal and state courts.

Scott DeHart, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Scott
DeHart

Attorney at Law

Scott H. DeHart joined Zashin & Rich in 2017. Scott represents public and private sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, with experience in HR management.

 

 

Jonathan Downes, OSBA Certified Specialist
Attorney

Jonathan
Downes

Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law

Jonathan has over 30 years of experience in practicing labor and employment law in Ohio. He represents cities, townships, counties, school districts, and public officials state wide.

Lauren Drabic, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Lauren
Drabic

Attorney at Law

Lauren M. Drabic joined Zashin & Rich in 2018. Lauren’s practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment law, with experience litigating cases in federal court in Washington, D.C.

 

 

David Frantz, Attorney at Law
Attorney

David
Frantz

Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law

David Frantz joined Zashin & Rich in 2013. David is a member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups, and his practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment related issues.

Kenneth J. Hurley, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Kenneth
Hurley

Attorney at Law

Kenneth Hurley joined Zashin & Rich at the Columbus office in 2023. Ken has a strong background in labor and employment law and has experience with personal injury law.

 

Jzinae N. Jackson, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Jzinae
Jackson

Attorney at Law

Jzinae Jackson joined Zashin & Rich in 2019. She represents public and private sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law.

 

 

 

Michele L. Jakubs, OSBA Certified Specialist
Attorney

Michele
Jakubs

Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law

Michele L. Jakubs joined Zashin & Rich in 2001 and is the practice leader of the firm’s Wage and Hour Practice. She counsels national and local employers in employment law matters.

Lisa A. Kainec, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Lisa
Kainec

Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law

Lisa A. Kainec joined Zashin & Rich in 2015. She provides practical strategies for proactive workforce management as well as vigorous defense of employee claims and litigation.

Koary W. Lutz, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Koary
Lutz

Attorney at Lawy

Koary W. Lutz joined Zashin & Rich in 2023. He represents both public and private sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. He earned his law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Sara M. Markouc, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Sara
Markouc

Attorney at Law

Sara M. Markouc joined Zashin & Rich in 2023. Sara represents both private and public sector clients and brings more than fifteen years of professional legal experience to the fields of labor and employment law.

 

Sarah Moore, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Sarah
Moore

Attorney at Law

Sarah J. Moore joined Zashin & Rich in 2021. Sarah is a member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups and has served both public and private sectors for over 25 years.

 

 

Ami J. Patel, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Ami
Patel

Attorney at Law

Ami J. Patel joined Zashin & Rich in 2011. Ami is the practice leader of the firm’s Non-Compete / Trade Secret Practice. She works in nearly all the firm’s trade secrets and non-compete cases.

 

Drew C. Piersall, Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist
Attorney

Drew
Piersall

Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law

Drew C. Piersall joined Zashin & Rich in March 2014. Drew is a member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups in our Columbus office.

 

Jonathan A. Rich, Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law
Attorney

Jonathan
Rich

Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist

Jonathan A. Rich joined Zashin & Rich in 1993. His practice encompasses all aspects of divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody, and child support matters.

 

Rebecca Singer-Miller, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Rebecca
Singer-Miller

Attorney at Law

Rebecca Singer-Miller joined Zashin & Rich in 2023. Her practice encompasses all aspects of labor and employment law. She earned her law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

 

Matthew C. Smallwood, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Matthew
Smallwood

Attorney at Law

Matthew C. Smallwood joined Zashin & Rich in 2023. His practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment law, with bar admissions in Ohio and Kentucky.

 

 

Natalie M. Stevens, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Natalie
Stevens

Attorney

Natalie M. Stevens joined Zashin & Rich in 2022. She concentrates her practice on conducting and providing guidance on workplace investigations. She also has a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution and serves as a neutral arbitrator.

Corey Thrush, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Corey
Thrush

Attorney

Corey Thrush joined Zashin & Rich in 2023. She represents employers in all types of employment litigation in federal and state courts, in labor and arbitration proceedings, and before varied administrative agencies.

Stephen S. Zashin, OSBA Certified Specialist
Attorney

Stephen
Zashin

Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law

Stephen S. Zashin is managing partner of the firm and head of the Employment and Labor Groups. His practice includes all aspects of employment and labor law.