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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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- 1818.July.Wednesday
CCAO: Janus v. AFSCME - Impact on Public Employers
https://fisheldowney.com/event/ccao-application-janus-decision/
On July 18, 2018, Marc Fishel will present a Webinar for County Commissioners Association of Ohio. The Webinar will begin at 9:15 a.m. and is entitled, Janus v. …[Read more] - 2626.July.Thursday
OMAA: Rural Problems in Urban Environments
https://fisheldowney.com/event/omaa-rural-problems-urban-environments/On July 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Marc Fishel will present for the Ohio Municipal Administrators’ Association’s July Law Institute. Marc will address rural problems in urban environments.
- 3131.July.Tuesday
Ohio Department of Agriculture: Employee Evaluations and Conflict Resolution
https://fisheldowney.com/event/ohio-department-agriculture-employee-evaluations-conflict-resolution/On July 31, Benjamin Albrecht will address the Ohio Department of Agriculture – Division of Soil & Water. He will present “Employee Evaluations and Conflict Resolution” to local Soil & Water Conservation Districts. This is part of the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s new Administrative Development Program.
- 1616.August.Thursday
Americans with Disabilities Act and Workplace Safety
https://fisheldowney.com/event/americans-disabilities-act-workplace-safety/Dave Riepenhoff will be presenting to the Richland County Safety Council at 11:30 AM. He will be presenting Americans with Disabilities Act and Workplace Safety.
- 1616.August.Thursday
Richland County Safety Council
https://fisheldowney.com/event/richland-county-safety-council/On August 16, David Riepenhoff will present ADA and Workplace Safety to the Richland County Safety Council.
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.







