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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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2020 OMAA/OML Webinar: Drugs, Cancer, PTSD, & the New Workers' Comp Reality for Cities
https://fisheldowney.com/event/2020-omaaoml-webinar-drugs-cancer-ptsd-new-workers-comp-reality-cities/
Partner David Riepenhoff will present Drugs, Cancer, PTSD, & the New Workers’ Comp Reality for Cities for the April Ohio Municipal League’s webinar series. This discussion will address how …[Read more] - 3030.April.Thursday
4/30/20: Coronavirus - Next Steps for Employers Free Webinar
https://fisheldowney.com/event/fdar-free-webinar-coronavirus-next-steps-employers/
Employers have made significant adjustments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the new, but hopefully temporary, realities in the workplace. As Ohio moves …[Read more] - 0101.May.Friday
5/1/20: OSAE - Ohio Society of Association Executives Webinar
https://fisheldowney.com/event/osae-ohio-society-association-executives-webinar/
COVID-19 – Legal News: Easing Back to ‘Normal’Webinar: May 1, 2020- 11:00 a.m.
Employers have made significant adjustments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the new, but, hopefully, temporary realities in the workplace.
As Ohio moves towards easing the stay …[Read more]
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5/7/20: OHPELRA Member Webinar
https://fisheldowney.com/event/5720-ohpelra-member-webinar/
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest challenges encountered by public employers in decades. It seems that there are not as many answers as there are questions. The situation is becoming more complicated as Ohio eases the stay at home order and employers try to figure out …[Read more] - 1919.June.Friday
6/19/20: OHPELRA Member Webinar
https://fisheldowney.com/event/5720-ohpelra-member-webinar-2/
“Everybody’s Working for the Weekend”…or at Least Their Next Leave Accrual. During this interactive webinar, presenters FDAR Partner Ben Albrecht and CORSA’s Frank Hatfield will discuss the responsibilities of both public employers and public employees related to the usage of …[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.







