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Joe has vast experience advising clients on union-related matters, particularly with regard to issues before the National Labor Relations Board, before arbitrators and related to union organizational campaigns. A strong advocate for clients, Joe is adaptive and collaborative in his work. He uses the clients' business goals and environments to develop unique solutions to the matters with which they are faced.

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J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 1991, 

B.A., St. John’s University, 1988, 

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<li>The Legal 500 United States
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<li>Recommended in Labor and Employment &#8211; Labor-Management Relations (2020)</li>
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<li><em>The Best Lawyers in America®</em>
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<li>Ohio: Employment Law &#8211; Management (2017 to 2025)</li>
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<li>Ohio Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2005 to 2006)</li>
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Master Class in Labor Relations and Employment Law

Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC – Whistleblower Retaliation Without Need to Prove Retaliatory Intent

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Labor Relations

Employment Litigation and Arbitration

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OSHA Safety

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COVID-19 Compliance

Reduction in Force (RIF) and Furlough Compliance

Catastrophic Accident Response

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<li>Defended clients against numerous whistleblower retaliation claims made by multiple employees under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, AIR-21, STAA and SOX through all stages of the process, from charges through trial and on appeal to the Administrative Review Board and the U.S. Courts of Appeal.</li>
<li>Advised clients in preparation for picketing and strike activity involving both primary and common situs picketing, reserve gates and injunctive relief.</li>
<li>Advised clients on all aspects of the CARES Act and particularly the Paycheck Protection Program, including forgiveness application and appeal.</li>
<li>Litigated unit scope issues for clients faced with union organizational campaigns to best position the clients to meet operational needs, regardless of the outcome of the representation question.</li>
<li>Successfully defended complex unfair labor practice charges for clients faced with allegations of improperly shutting down a facility and relocating bargaining unit work.</li>
<li>Negotiated collective bargaining agreements in which employers needed relief from oppressive historical terms while maintaining a collegial relationship with the union business agent.</li>
<li>Conducted sensitive and confidential investigations for clients faced with allegations of wrongdoing under statutes and regulations.</li>
<li>Counseled clients through employment actions related to termination, discipline, reduction in force, layoffs and plant shutdowns.</li>
<li>Represents clients in discrimination cases in employment litigation involving claims under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and state discrimination laws.</li>
<li>Litigated covenant not to compete cases, breach of contract cases, and interference with business and contractual relations situations, as well as Equal Pay Act, Trade Secret Act and Family and Medical Leave Act violations.</li>
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