Practice Areas

Cincinnati Employment and Civil Rights Attorneys

We know what to do when your rights are violated.

At The Law Office of Marc Mezibov, we focus our practice on representing individuals in the areas of employment law and civil rights. Our attorneys are not "general practitioners," but concentrate their practices to ensure they have the knowledge and experience to provide quality representation for our clients.

To schedule a free initial phone consultation with an experienced Ohio employment law and civil rights attorney - one who works on behalf of ordinary individuals and small businesses - contact The Law Office of Marc Mezibov regarding any of the following legal issues. Explore this Web site for more information on each highlighted area.

Workplace discrimination on the basis of race

Workplace discrimination on the basis of sex

Federal and state laws make it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees with respect to the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), age (the Age Discrimination in Employment Act), gender (Title VII), disability (the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act), religion (Title VII) or national origin (Title VII).

Firing an employee on the basis of such criteria may be cause for a wrongful termination claim or lawsuit. Even if you have not been fired, unfavorable actions such as demotion, discipline, failure to promote or retaliation may still be illegal. Federal and state laws require an employee to act quickly when they experience a violation of their rights. If you believe you may have a claim, you should seek legal counsel immediately to ensure your rights are protected.

You need to know whether you have a claim, and if so, what to do next. Our attorneys have experience handling employment and civil rights matters in all state and federal agencies and courts in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

Whistleblower claims

Many federal and state laws protect employees who raise concerns about violations of law or issues of public safety from being retaliated against in the workplace. These laws require employees to act quickly if they believe they are the victim of retaliation. Several laws require employees to engage in specific actions to protect their rights. Employees who believe they may have "whistleblower" information or have experienced retaliation should seek legal counsel as soon as possible to ensure their rights are protected under the law.

Family and Medical Leave

Under federal law, mid-sized and larger employers must provide qualified employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child or for a health condition of the employee or specified members of the employee’s family. The FMLA not only guarantees an employee the right to take leave and return to work in these circumstances, it also prohibits an employer from retaliating against him or her for exercising rights protected by the FMLA.

If you are experiencing an issue having your FMLA claim approved, or if you have experienced less favorable treatment as result of requesting FMLA leave, you may have a legal claim under the FMLA.

Wage, Hour, Overtime and Equal Pay Claims

Federal and state laws mandate the minimum wage an employer can pay an employee and, in certain circumstances, require an employer to pay "overtime" (i.e., time and one-half pay) for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per work week. Federal and state laws also prohibit an employer from paying employees who perform the same work less due to illegal considerations such as gender, race, religion, age, disability or national origin. If you believe you may have been unlawfully denied wages, including overtime, you could be entitled to damages.

Employment Contracts

Our experienced employment attorneys can help you review, negotiate, and draft employment contracts - including non-competes, severance agreements and legal releases - to ensure that your interests are fairly protected. Our attorneys are also experienced in enforcing existing employment contracts and agreements.

Government / Public Employment

Government employee and public employee - whether federal, state or local - experience employment law and civil rights issues unique from that of a private employee. In some instances, public employees may be required to challenge employment actions through special administrative agencies such as the State Personnel Review Board (SERB) or the federal Merit System Protection Board. The Law Office of Marc Mezibov' attorneys are experienced in representing government employees at all levels and can ensure that all of your legal rights are adequately protected.

School /Academic Law

Federal and state laws provide special rights and responsibilities upon teachers, professors and students. Whether you are a public school teacher facing employment issues, a college professor encountering problems with a tenure process, or a student experiencing problems with rights and benefits to which you are entitled, our attorneys' can help you.

Electronic Privacy

Individuals entrust their private information - Social Security numbers, financial information and medical information - to governments and businesses on a regular basis. When these organizations fail to protect that information, they expose individuals to a serious risk of harm including identity theft, financial loss and damage to one's reputation.

The Law Office of Marc Mezibov has been a leading legal advocate nationwide in requiring governments and businesses to act responsibly and protect your private information. If you believe your private information has been unlawfully disclosed by a government or business entity, contact us to ensure your rights are protected.

Free Speech / Constitutional Law

The Constitution guarantees individuals certain rights and freedoms, including the right to free speech, privacy and due process. If you believe that government - be it through the police, an elected official or a law - has violated your Constitutional rights, you need an attorney that understands this complicated and ever-changing area of the law. The attorneys The Law Office of Marc Mezibov has been committed to protecting the Constitutional rights of individuals for a combined 45 years.

Defamation / Slander

The publication of statements that injure an individual’s personal or professional reputation may give rise to a claim for libel (false written statement), slander (false oral statement) or an invasion of privacy. Individuals and businesses may be the subject of defamatory publications. If you believe your reputation has been damages as result of defamation or slander, The Law Office of Marc Mezibov can help,

Wrongful Death

The state of Ohio provides individuals who have suffered the loss of a family member due to the negligence of another with a legal remedy for that wrongful death. This remedy might involve compensation for economic losses, but also for non-economic injuries such as loss of companionship and pain and suffering. The Law Office of Marc Mezibov has successfully represented individuals who have suffered the consequences of a death caused by the negligence or the wrongdoing of another.

Intentional Torts

Although personal injuries suffered at the workplace are generally covered by the state's worker's compensation laws, there are some extreme situations involving intentional torts where compensation can be obtained beyond what the worker's compensation laws allow. In those instances where an employer knows of or ignores an obvious risk of substantial harm to an employee and injury results, that employer can be held accountable for his conduct. This office has experience in pursuing and obtaining relief for victims of intentional torts.

Commercial Litigation

The trial skills of the attorneys at the Law Office of Marc Mezibov are invaluable assets in achieving success in commercial disputes that cannot be resolved short of litigation. Experience has proved that disagreements requiring adversarial proceedings are best handled by attorneys with documented records of success in court. The Law Office of Marc Mezibov has had experience in a wide range of litigation including disputes specifically involving businesses and business executives.

To schedule a free initial phone consultation with an experienced and accomplished Cincinnati, Ohio, employment lawyer concerning any of the abovementioned practice areas, contact The Law Office of Marc Mezibov, by phone or email.