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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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- 0101.November.Thursday
Ohio Municipal League: Firefighter Presumption and Other Developing Workers' Compensation Issues
https://fisheldowney.com/event/ohio-municipal-league-firefighter-presumption-developing-workers-compensation-issues/David Riepenhoff will present Firefighter Presumption and Other Developing Workers’ Compensation Issues at the Municipal Finance Officers Fall Conference on Nov. 1 at the Renaissance Hotel, Columbus. Form more information on this event, please click here.
- 0909.November.Friday
County Home Association Conference
https://fisheldowney.com/event/county-home-association-conference/Benjamin Albrecht will speak at the Ohio County Home Association Conference on November 9 at Salt Fork. He will cover topics including ADA, Workplace Safety, Liability, Discipline and Succession planning. For more on Ohio County Home Association, please click here.
- 1111.November.Sunday
Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association 88th Conference & Exhibit Show
https://fisheldowney.com/event/buckeye-state-sheriffs-association-88th-conference-exhibit-show/Melanie Williamson and Benjamin Albrecht will head to Kalahari Resort for the 88th Conference & Exhibit Show for the BSSA being held November 11 – 13. Stop by their exhibit booth to speak with them (Nov. 11 and 12) or attend their presentations on November 13. Melanie will be presenting …[Read more]
- 1313.November.Tuesday
Ohio Fire Chief Association - Ohio Fire Executive Program
https://fisheldowney.com/event/ohio-fire-chief-association-ohio-fire-executive-program/David Riepenhoff and Stephanie Schoolcraft will be speaking at the Ohio Fire Chief Association (OFCA) on November 13, covering a variety of topics with the participants in the Ohio Fire Executive (OFE) Program. For more information on this event, please [Read more]
- 1313.November.Tuesday
Appalachian Regional Safety Council: Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace
https://fisheldowney.com/event/appalachian-regional-safety-council-harassment-discrimination-workplace/David Riepenhoff will present Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace to the Appalachian Regional Safety Council on November 14.
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.







