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We can work it out SM | Exclusively representing employers in all facets of workplace law
Relationships can hit a wrong note. We specialize in resolving complex relationships in workplace law.
Zashin & Rich | ATTORNEYS IN TUNE. SERVICE AMPLIFIED. SM
workplace law | assisting employers with complex relationships at work
Relationships can be sticky. We specialize in resolving complex situations in workplace law.
Sometimes relationships strike a wrong chord. Zashin & Rich resolves complex relationships in workplace.
Zashin & Rich | ATTORNEYS IN TUNE. SERVICE AMPLIFIED. SM
Proudly headquartered in CLE - Ohio proud with offices in Cleveland and Columbus
Workplace Law

Workplace Law

Zashin & Rich has extensive experience representing large and small businesses, non-profit organizations, and public-sector entities. Our attorneys couple their legal expertise with a comprehensive knowledge of our clients' industries and businesses to provide personalized guidance and counsel.

Labor Law

Labor Law

We have years of experience advising and representing private and public sector employers, both with and without unionized workforces, on how to best avoid liability, preserve management control, and develop mutually-beneficial labor relations with their employees.

Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation

Zashin & Rich represents employers in all phases of workers' compensation matters, and analyzes each client's unique needs to formulate an effective and economic claims management strategy and defense.

Our Practice Areas

Labor & Employment Law


Additional Practice Areas

Non-Compete / Trade Secret

Non-Compete / Trade Secret

Trade secret, non-compete, and non-solicitation litigation is unavoidable in a competitive industry. Zashin & Rich helps protect a company’s most important assets – its confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.

Wage and Hour

Wage and Hour

Wage and hour claims, whether under state or local laws or the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are complex and costly. Zashin & Rich’s Wage & Hour Group has handled myriad disputes alleging violations of wage and hour laws in state and federal courts and before the Department of Labor (DOL) and state administrative agencies.

Meet Our Attorneys

Zashin & Rich exclusively represents employers in all facets of workplace law.
Congratulations to our attorneys selected as 2025 Best Lawyers:
George Crisci, Jonathan Downes, Michele Jakubs, Drew Piersall, Jonathan Rich, Natalie Stevens, and Stephen Zashin.

Dylan C. Brown, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Dylan
Brown

Attorney at Law

Dylan C. Brown joined Zashin & Rich in 2024. His practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment law. With a strong background in technology and cybersecurity, Dylan works extensively on non-compete and trade secret litigation.

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.

Rose A. Hayden, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Rose
Hayden

Attorney at Law

Rose A. Hayden joined Zashin & Rich in 2024. Rose’s practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment law. Rose was previously a Judicial Staff Attorney at the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

 

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.

 

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.

Mason P. Mackovjak, Attorney at Law
Attorney

Mason
Mackovjak

Attorney at Law

Mason P. Mackovjak joined Zashin & Rich in 2023. His practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment law, including arbitrations, collective bargaining, impasse proceedings, retaliation, and discrimination.

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.

 

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.

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