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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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10/22/2025 - AGA Central Ohio Chapter PDT Annual Conference
https://fisheldowney.com/event/10-22-2025-aga-central-ohio-chapter-pdt-annual-conference/
Benjamin Albrecht is excited to speak at COAGA’s PDT (Central Ohio Advance-Grow-Accelerate Professional Development Training) Conference, a 2-day conference held on October 21 and 22, …[Read more] - 2727.October.Monday
10/28/2025 - OJFSDA New Director HR Orientation
https://fisheldowney.com/event/10-30-2023-ojfsda-fall-hr-orientation-2-2/
Marc Fishel will share his expertise with new directors at the Ohio Job and Family Service Directors’ Association at their 2-day event at the Ohion Hotel & Conference Center. The conference is designed for …[Read more] - 3131.October.Friday
10/31/2025: Crawford County Job & Family Services
https://fisheldowney.com/event/10-31-2025-crawford-county-job-family-services/
Benjamin Humphrey is looking forward to presenting Harassment, Discrimination, and Civil Rights Training to Crawford County Job & Family Services on October 31st. For more on Crawford County JFS, [Read more] - 0505.November.Wednesday
11/5/2025: OHPELRA Fall Training
https://fisheldowney.com/event/5132022-ohpelra-training-2-2-2/
David Moser will share his expertise at this year’s OHPELRA (Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association) Fall Training. He will present: HR Compliance Essentials – This session is focused on what every …[Read more] - 0909.November.Sunday
11/9 - 11/11/2025 - Buckeye State Sheriff's Association 95th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show
https://fisheldowney.com/event/1114-11162021-buckeye-state-sheriffs-association-2-2-2-3/
David Riepenhoff and Angelica Jarmusz are excited to participate in the 95th Annual Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association Conference & …[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.






