Neil Klingshirn
Representing people and companies in employment and business disputes
Neil is an AV rated Super Lawyer and Board Certified Employment law Specialist. He is a passionate, resourceful and tireless advocate who has represented individuals and companies in employment and business disputes for over 30 years.
Neil began his legal practice at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey in Cleveland in 1986. He practiced employment law with his own firm from 1993 until 2016, when he joined Elfvin, Klingshirn, Royer & Torch, LLC.
Neil's knowledge and experience work for his clients. "I grew up on a Lake Erie winery. There I learned hard work and the values I use today. I worked ever since in Northeast Ohio, representing people and companies. I know how to avoid legal trouble and, if legal trouble finds my clients before they find me, how to resolve it for them."
Neil is an experienced litigator, licensed to practice in all Ohio state and federal courts. He discusses litigation with his clients as an investment of their legal fees, with strategies designed to deliver positive returns. Happily, Neil has not had to appeal an adverse decision on behalf of a client for many years, but he keeps his appellate skills polished by writing amicus briefs in the Ohio Supreme Court in cases that affect Ohio employees. Neil does so on behalf of the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, where he is a Board Member.
- The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Activities: Law Journal Article Editor Student Funded Fellowship Founder and Trustee
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- Kent State University
- B.B.A. | Accounting
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- Partner
- Employment Law Partners, LLC
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- Partner
- Fortney & Klingshirn
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- Associate
- Millisor & Nobil (nka Fisher & Phillips)
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- Associate
- Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
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- Representing Clients with Serious Mental Health Conditions
- Cleveland Employment Lawyers' Association
- Current Issues under the FMLA
- Ohio State Bar Association - Midwest Labor Law Conference
- Employer Liability for Breaches of Employee Confidential Information
- Ohio State Bar Association - Midwest Labor Law Conference
- Taking Leave of FMLA Confusion - Tackling the Tough FMLA Issues
- Ohio State Bar Association - Midwest Labor Law Conference
- Non-competition Agreements - Summary of Law
- Cleveland Employment Lawyers' Association
- Non-competition Litigation - A Chess Match in 3D, Midwest Labor Law Conference, Columbus, Ohio
- OSBA
- Non-competition Litigation - A Chess Match in 3D, Midwest Labor Law Conference, Columbus, Ohio
- OSBA
- Basics of Employment Law - Age Discrimination, Ohio State Bar Association - Continuing Legal Education, Columbus, Ohio
- OSBA
- Certified Specialist - Labor & Employment Law
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2005 - 2019
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbel
- Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- Superb 10
- Avvo
- Ohio State Bar
- Member
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- National Employment Lawyer's Association
- Member
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- Ohio Employment Lawyer's Association
- Board Member
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- Protecting Ohio's Employees
- Founder and Board Member
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- Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club
- Member
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- Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
- Board Member
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- Ohio
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- 6th Circuit
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. Can I sue an attorney I worked for that blatantly sexually harassed me on a daily basis? It was in 2019-2020.
- A: The statute of limitations in Ohio for sexual harassment that occurred before April of 2021 is six years, so you can still pursue a claim. The statute of limitations under federal law (Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act) is 300 days.
- Q. I was laid off from my job and will receive 4 weeks severance pay. I live in Ohio. When should I file for unemployment?
- A: Apply when your severance runs out, unless the severance agreement states that your severance pay is allocated to the last day that you worked, in which case file when you are laid off.
- Q. I live in Ohio and my employer is denying me time off to show up to a subpoena to be a witness. Is this legal?
- A: You have an obligation to respond to a subpoena, just like you have an obligation to serve as a juror when called. If your employer terminates your employment because you respond to the subpoena, you will probably have a claim for wrongful discharge.
That said, being fired with a claim for wrongful discharge is not nearly as good as remaining employed. To avoid termination or discipline, I suggest that you contact the attorney who issued the subpoena, tell them you have an irreconcilable conflict, and ask to schedule the hearing or deposition to a time that does not conflict with your employment.
If denied, tell your employer that you have an obligation to appear and could face sanctions ... Read More