Accomplished with a record of results. Clients rely on our skill, as do lawmakers and the courts.

The attorneys at FDAR have been asked to assist with testimony before Ohio General Assembly regarding employment laws, regulations and policies, and have been asked to edit and author employment law treatises. Additionally, our attorneys file friend-of-the-court legal briefs on precedent-setting cases and are regularly asked to address professional audiences on critical legal issues of the day.

Trial Successes

June 28, 2021 – Daniel Downey and Angelica Jarmusz secure a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Brown County Officers.  Read More »  October 31, 2019 – Daniel Downey and Angelica Jarmusz secure defense verdict for Licking County Sheriff’s deputies. Read More »  February 5, 2019 – Daniel Downey and Melanie Williamson secure defense verdict for Richland County Sheriff’s deputy involved in fatal shooting.  Read More »  January 14, 2019 – Daniel Downey and Melanie Williamson secure defense verdict for Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies after 6-day jury trial. Read More »  October 17, 2017 – Daniel Downey and Melanie Williamson secure defense verdict for Butler County Sheriff’s Corrections Officers. Read More » 

FDAR Shines Bright in ’26: Awarded Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers, and two Partners named to Lawyer of the Year!!!

FDAR makes the 2026 U.S. News – Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms list for professional excellence!
Congratulations go out to Marc A. Fishel and Douglas Schockman for being recognized as 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” award recipients. Kudos to Benjamin Albrecht, Daniel Downey, Marc Fishel, David Riepenhoff, and Douglas Schockman for once again being named as Best Lawyers in America and to David C. Moser, named again as Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch in America!

FDAR Attorneys Chosen for 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Congratulations go out to FDAR attorneys that have been selected as 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine! Daniel T. Downey, Marc A. Fishel, David A. Riepenhoff, and Douglas J. Schockman named as Super Lawyers and Angelica M. Jarmusz as Super Lawyers – Rising Star!

FDAR named as 2025 Best Law Firms and Attorneys named Lawyer of the Year and Best Lawyers

FDAR is named as 2025 Best Law Firms.  Also, congratulations go out to Daniel T. Downey for selection as Lawyer of the Year, to Benjamin S. Albrecht, Daniel T. Downey, Marc A. Fishel, David A. Riepenhoff, Douglas J. Schockman and Melanie J. Williamson for being named as Best Lawyers, and to David C. Moser for being recognized as Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch in America!

Recognition by Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by their peers.  With its core mission to highlight the top legal talent in America, we are proud to have these members of our team named in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America!

 

FDAR Attorneys Acheive 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognition

Congratulations go out to Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC attorneys that have been selected as 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars by Super Lawyers® Magazine! Benjamin S. Albrecht, Super Lawyers Daniel T. Downey, Super Lawyers Marc A. Fishel, Super Lawyers David A. Riepenhoff, Super Lawyers Douglas J. Schockman, Super Lawyers Angelica M. Jarmusz, Rising Stars David C. Moser, Rising Stars

Columbus CEO Magazine Top Lawyers

Congratulations are in order for the esteemed attorneys at Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC, who have been proudly recognized as 2024 Top Lawyers by Columbus CEO Magazine. This prestigious accolade reflects not only their exceptional legal expertise and dedication to their clients but also their outstanding contributions to the field of law in the Columbus community.

Publications

Marc Fishel was the past author and editor of “Employment in Ohio – A guide to employment laws, regulation and practices,” published by Matthew Bender.

Sponsorships

  • Ohio Society of Association Executives
  • Human Resources Association of Central Ohio

Affiliations/Professional Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Association of Legal Administrators
  • Central Ohio Labor and Employment Relations Association
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • County Commissioners Association of Ohio
  • Fairfield County Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Federalist Society
  • Human Resource Certification Institute
  • National Public Employers Labor Relations Association (NPELRA)
  • National Sheriffs’ Association
  • National State Sheriffs’ Association
  • Ohio Chamber of Commerce
  • Ohio Civil Service Review Commission
  • Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys
  • Ohio Public Employers Labor Relations Association (OHPELRA)
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio
  • Toastmasters International