Labor Law - Labor law is a broad area of the law that covers the various relationships between employees, groups of employees, unions, and employers and the impact of State and Federal regulations and laws upon those relationships. Stefanski & Associates, LLC, has a long history of representing employers in arbitration, collective bargaining, labor dispute resolution, NLRB proceedings, wage and hour compliance, as well as healthcare and pension issues.
Employment Law - Employment law involves the myriad of State and Federal laws and regulations that outline an employers' legal duties to its' employees. These laws and regulations are both complex and pose a legal minefield for the uninformed. The firm's attorneys have significant experience in interpreting and construing State and Federal statutes and case law in areas such as employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and HIPPA privacy regulations and other related laws governing private and public sector employment. This would include representation before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and the Department of Jobs and Family Services.
Negotiation and Arbitration - Labor negotiation is learned skill requiring both interpersonal skills as well as knowledge of related laws and legal consequences. Such expertise can expedite talks and create an advantage for the employer. The attorneys at Stefanski & Associates, LLC, also have extensive experience in arbitration of contract grievances, as well as alternative dispute resolution proceedings in the non-union setting.
Workers' Compensation Defense - The attorneys at Stefanski & Associates, LLC, have over fifty years of combined experience in the representation of employers whose workers have applied for benefits in claims for lost wages and medical treatment under Ohio's workers' compensation system. This experience includes coordination of litigation with third party administrators, hearings before the Industrial Commission of Ohio, premium rate, fraud allegation and coverage issues before the BWC, appeals to Common Pleas Court, Courts of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. This expertise also extends to the workplace in assisting employers in the establishment of return to work, safety, and drug programs to proactively control costs.
Contract and Business Law - The firm provides a wide variety of services to business clients, including preparation of contracts, financing and funding for business operations, and other related services. This would include interaction with local and State business development agencies.
Insurance Law - Stefanski & Associates, LLC, has served as counsel to major insurance companies. Their specific areas of expertise include issues concerning business activity, such as employment based intentional tort litigation, asbestos and other toxic tort litigation, subrogation litigation for self funded healthcare plans, and third party premises liability and other negligence based actions.
Employment Intentional Torts - Ohio employers' face an additional cause of action for injuries or illness arising in situations where there is the allegation of violation of safety regulations or other employer intentional acts. These actions are in addition to any remedies an employee may have under Worker's compensation and expose companies to unlimited liability including punitive damages. Such actions are generally not covered by liability insurance. Stefanski & Associates LLC offers extensive experience in the successful defense of these claims.
Civil Litigation and Appeals - The firm represents and advises clients who are or might become involved in a lawsuit or appeal as a result of a dispute with a customer, employee, third party, or contractor. Our services include a proactive approach to avoid the circumstances that lead to these cases in such areas as personal injury and employment claims, contract disputes, and other commercial matters.
Subrogation - Subrogation occurs when one party has the contractual right to "step into the shoes", of a person who has been injured by a third party. This generally arises in situations where an employer has provided disability or health benefits to an employee and the employee is involved in litigation with the third party who caused the injuries or damages. Subrogation occurs often in workers' compensation, construction, insurance, and other commercial law matters.
Personal Injury - The firm represents individuals involved in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to another's person, rights, reputation, or property resulting from events or activities such as automobile accidents, defective products, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct, and negligence.
The Youngstown and Cleveland Ohio lawyers of Stefanski & Associates assist clients with many legal matters including labor, contract and business law, employment, worker’s compensation and personal injury. Contact our firm to review your case with an attorney.
