Firm Overview
2025 Best Lawyers
George Crisci (10 years)
Jonathan Downes (15 years)
Michele Jakubs
Drew Piersall
Jonathan Rich (10 years)
Natalie Stevens
Stephen Zashin (10 years)
OSBA Certified Specialists
George Crisci
Jonathan Downes
David Frantz
Michele Jakubs
Lisa Kainec
Drew Piersall
Jonathan Rich
Stephen Zashin
2025 Super Lawyers
Scott Coghlan
George Crisci (20 years)
Jonathan Downes (20 years)
Michele Jakubs (10 years)
Ami Patel
Drew Piersall (5 years)
Jonathan Rich (5 years)
Natalie Stevens (5 years)
Corey Thrush
Stephen Zashin (15 years)
Cleveland Top 50
Stephen Zashin
Ohio Top 50 Women
Michele Jakubs
2024 Rising Stars
Scott DeHart
Lauren Drabic
David Frantz
Firm Overview
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 2025 Best Lawyers:
George Crisci, Jonathan Downes, Michele Jakubs, Drew Piersall, Jonathan Rich, Natalie Stevens, and Stephen Zashin.
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.