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Marc A. Fishel named Best Lawyers® 2026 “Lawyer of the Year”
Government Relations Practice
Douglas J. Schockman named Best Lawyers® 2026 “Lawyer of the Year”
Litigation-Insurance Practice
Marc A. Fishel has once again been honored as a Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for 2026. This award showcases Marc’s outstanding work and steadfast focus on Government Relations Practice, as well as his numerous ongoing contributions to the local community. A Best Lawyers recipient since 2011, Marc’s adaptability, proactive approach to client relations, and attention to detail have contributed to his unmatched reputation in his field.
We are pleased to announce that Douglas Schockman has been honored as a 2026 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. Doug’s contributions in the areas of Litigation-Insurance and have been invaluable since joining our firm as partner in 2021. This latest recognition highlights the dedication, professionalism, and commitment to ethical practice that have been hallmarks of Doug’s career in law for more than 25 years.
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Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association
https://fisheldowney.com/event/ohio-prosecuting-attorneys-association/Ben Albrecht and Frank Hatfield will be presenting to the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association 2017 Annual Meeting on December 1, 2017. Ben will kick off the presentations with “When One Comment Changes Everything – Top 10 (or so) Considerations For the Discipline of Public Employees” at 9:00 a.m. …[Read more]
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Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce: Drug Testing & Drug Free Workplace, Policies in a New Era
https://fisheldowney.com/event/fayette-co-chamber-commerce-drug-testing-drug-free-workplace-policies-new-era/Frank Hatfield will present “Drug Testing & Drug Free Workplace, Policies in a New Era” to the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce on December 5th at 10:00 a.m.
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OMAA 2017 Winter Conference: Relationship Between Prosecution & Police/Municipal Civil Liability
https://fisheldowney.com/event/omaa-2017-winter-conference-relationship-prosecution-policemunicipal-civil-liability/Dave Riepenhoff will present Relationship Between Prosecution & Police/Municipal Civil Liability at the 2017 Winter Municipal Criminal Law Seminar on December 8, 2017 for the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association. Dave’s presentation is from 9:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m. For more information on this event please click …[Read more]
- 1111.December.Monday
CCC-EAPA Winter Conference: Attendance and Leave Issues
https://fisheldowney.com/event/ccc-eapa-winter-conference-attendance-and-leave-issues/Stephanie Schoolcraft will be presenting on December 12. She will be presenting Attendance and Leave Issues for County Commissioners Clerks and Engineer’s Administrative Professional Association of Ohio’s (CCC-EAPA) Winter Conference.
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CLCCA: Labor & Employment Law Update
https://fisheldowney.com/event/clcca-labor-employment-law-update/Marc Fishel and Melanie Williamson will present to the County Loss Control Coordinators Association’s Winter Meeting on December 12, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency/Greater Columbus Convention Center. They will be providing a Labor Employment and Law Update from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information …[Read more]
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC
The knowledgeable and experienced attorneys at Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC, located in Columbus, Ohio, provide the guidance needed in today’s complicated business world. They understand the culture, organization and needs of Ohio’s employers, and help them meet their long-term goals cost-effectively.
When a client is sued or civil litigation becomes inevitable, FDAR attorneys have a proven history of providing skilled and effective representation. Our experienced litigation team has a successful track record for representing clients in both state and federal courts. We advocate for our clients and provide them with a strong and effective defense.
Our strength and continuous growth is reflected in the ability to remain on the cutting edge of traditional areas of our practice while expanding services to encompass the ever-changing areas of law. We began the firm with a pro-management philosophy in 1990 and it has carried forward to today.
Representing clients in nearly all 88 Ohio counties as well as surrounding states, FDAR’s strength and diversity stems from, and is maintained by, the strength and diversity of our staff. Our attorneys hail from a wide variety of backgrounds and our perspectives and ideology are similarly varied. This gives a broad and unique understanding of the law and allows us to be more thorough and efficient when representing our clients.
Areas of Practice include: Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Collective Bargaining, Construction Law, Discrimination Law, Employment Disputes, Labor and Employment, Insurance Defense, Litigation, Public Records, School Law, Training, Policies & Manuals, Unemployment Compensation, Wage & Hour Law, and Workers’ Compensation.







