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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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  • 13
    13.July.Tuesday

    7-13-21 - OJFSDA Training Webinar: Documenting Employee Performance

    10:00 am-11:00 am
    07/13/2021

    Marc Fishel will lead a webinar training for the Ohio Job and Family Services Directors’ Association entitled Documenting Employee Performance.  Topics will include the dos and don’ts of performance appraisals, the …[Read more]

  • 22
    22.July.Thursday

    7-22-2021 - OSAE 2021 Conference

    4:00 pm-5:00 pm
    07/22/2021

    As the association community has faced challenges over the past 14 months, Marc Fishel will share “H.R. Issues: What We’ve Learned Over the Past Two Years” at the Ohio Society of Association Executives’ 2021 Annual Conference.  …[Read more]

  • 29
    29.July.Thursday

    7-29-21 - Meigs County JFS

    9:00 am-12:00 pm
    07/29/2021

    Benjamin Albrecht will share his expertise with new supervisors at Meigs County Job & Family Services. Discussion topics will include Performance Management, Electronic Communications, Discipline and FMLA.

  • 02
    02.August.Monday

    8/2/21 - 8/5/21 - CORSA and BSSA: Live Training Seminars

    All day
    08/02/2021-08/05/2021

    CORSA, in conjunction with the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association is happy to announce the return of Live Training Seminars for …[Read more]

  • 10
    10.August.Tuesday

    8-10-21 - OJFSDA Training Webinar: Federal Relief Overview

    10:00 am-11:00 am
    08/10/2021

    Marc Fishel will give a Federal Relief Overview at  Ohio Job and Family Services Directors’ Association webinar training on August 10.  He will discuss the federal COVID relief dollars and issues that are popping up …[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.

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