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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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- 0707.March.Wednesday
Ohio State Bar Association's 2nd Annual Public-Sector Labor Law Seminar
https://fisheldowney.com/event/ohio-state-bar-associations-2nd-annual-public-sector-labor-law-seminar/Attorney Stephanie Schoolcraft will pair up with Attorney Gwen Callender, Chief Counsel of the Fraternal Order of Police in Columbus on March 7, 2018 from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. for a joint presentation on Employee Rights. Their presentation is part of the …[Read more]
- 2323.March.Friday
SPBR Conference: Social Media and the Hiring Process: Would you hire yourself?
https://fisheldowney.com/event/spbr-conference-social-media-hiring-process/Marc Fishel will team up with Julie Davis from James E. Arnold & Associates, LPA a the SPBR (State Personnel Board of Review) Conference to contemplate the topic, “Social Media and the Hiring Process: Would you hire yourself?” Their presentation will take place on March 23, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- 1717.April.Tuesday
Ohio CSEA Directors' Association Spring Symposium: Top 10 Dos and Don'ts of Sexual Harassment, an Employer's Perspective
https://fisheldowney.com/event/ohio-csea-directors-association-spring-conference-top-10-dos-donts-sexual-harassment-employers-perspective/
On April 17, 2018, Ben Albrecht will present the Top 10 Dos and Don’ts of Sexual Harassment, an Employer’s Perspective for the Ohio CSEA Directors’ Association Spring Symposium. The conference will take place …[Read more]
- 1717.April.Tuesday
National PELRA 2018 Training Conference
https://fisheldowney.com/event/npelra-2018-training-conference/Marc Fishel is excited to be speaking at the National PELRA (National Public Employer Labor Relations Association) 2018 Training Conference in Charleston,SC. The conference begins on Sunday with National PELRA’s annual golf tournament and concludes on on April 19, 2018. Marc will be presenting on April 17 from 9:35 …[Read more]
- 1919.April.Thursday
New Albany Chamber of Commerce HR Council: OMG! Employee TMI on Social Media
https://fisheldowney.com/event/new-albany-chamber-commerce-omg-employee-tmi-social-media/David Reipenhoff will present “OMG! Employee TMI on Social Media” for the New Albany Chamber of Commerce HR Council on April 19, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany at 150 West Main Street. At 7:30 a.m. there will be coffee, breakfast and networking followed by Dave’s presentation at 8:00 a.m. For …[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.







