Employment Law - Management
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Mark J. Stepaniak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark J., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jurisdiction
Ohio
State Capital
Columbus
Highest Court
Ohio Supreme Court
Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$200-$450
Typical Hourly Range
$300-$650/hr
Fee Model Notes
Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
Nancy Robinson
Our company retained Mark Stepaniak at Taft to handle a sensitive, multi-faceted employment dispute that threatened significant liability. From our initial consultation, his deep knowledge of Ohio labor and employment law was immediately apparent. With nearly three decades of experience, he provided a clear, strategic assessment of our position, drawing on his recognized expertise in employment law management. His background in psychology, which he mentioned in passing, seemed to inform his nuanced approach to the interpersonal dynamics at play. Mark's guidance through the litigation process was invaluable; his arguments were precise, and his courtroom demeanor was exactly what you'd expect from an attorney of his caliber, including recognition as a past Lawyer of the Year. We achieved a highly favorable settlement that protected our business interests completely. The one area where we experienced minor delays was in receiving responses to non-urgent emails, which sometimes took a couple of days. However, for critical matters, he was always accessible. His billing was transparent and fair for the complexity of the work, though the overall cost was substantial, as expected with high-stakes legal representation from a top-tier firm. I would confidently recommend Mark to any business in Columbus facing challenging employment or labor issues.