Richard L. Hilbrich
Labor and Employment Law - Management
Labor and Employment Law - Management
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Richard L. Hilbrich is an associate in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including litigation and preventive advice and counseling.After graduating law school, Richard began his career as in-house counsel to large non-profits and healthcare institutions in Northeast Ohio, focusing on employment law. In these roles, he developed a passion for employment defense litigation and came to understand effective litigation strategies from a client’s perspective.Richard’s practice involves defending employers in litigation in state and federal courts and agencies. Richard focuses his advice to employers on creating effective personnel policies and complying with a wide array of state and federal employment laws. He also has specific experience in the areas of non-compete agreements, and other restrictive employment clauses, including how state law impacts such arrangements. Richard also has unique experience advising clients in the fields of healthcare, non-profit organizations, manufacturing, restaurants, and other national and local businesses.Richard is an active member of the Board of Red Oak Behavioral Health, an organization which provides behavioral and mental health counseling in elementary schools throughout Ohio. He also serves as a mentor to current law students through mentorship programs at Case Western Reserve University School of Law and has served as a judge of the Dean Dunmore Moot Court Competition. Richard L. Hilbrich is an associate in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including litigation and preventive advice and counseling.After graduating law school, Richard began his career as in-house counsel to large non-profits and healthcare institutions in Northeast Ohio, focusing on employment law. In these roles, he developed a passion for employment defense litigation and came to understand effective litigation strategies from a client’s perspective.Richard’s practice involves defending employers in litigation in state and federal courts and agencies. Richard focuses his advice to employers on creating effective personnel policies and complying with a wide array of state and federal employment laws. He also has specific experience in the areas of non-compete agreements, and other restrictive employment clauses, including how state law impacts such arrangements. Richard also has unique experience advising clients in the fields of healthcare, non-profit organizations, manufacturing, restaurants, and other national and local businesses.Richard is an active member of the Board of Red Oak Behavioral Health, an organization which provides behavioral and mental health counseling in elementary schools throughout Ohio. He also serves as a mentor to current law students through mentorship programs at Case Western Reserve University School of Law and has served as a judge of the Dean Dunmore Moot Court Competition. Richard L. Hilbrich is an associate in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including litigation and preventive advice and counseling. After graduating law school, Richard began his career as in-house counsel to large non-profits and healthcare institutions in Northeast Ohio, focusing on employment law. In these roles, he developed a passion for employment defense litigation and came to understand effective litigation strategies from a client’s perspective. Richard’s practice involves defending employers in litigation in state and federal courts and agencies. Richard focuses his advice to employers on creating effective personnel policies and complying with a wide array of state and federal employment laws. He also has specific experience in the areas of non-compete agreements, and other restrictive employment clauses, including how state law impacts such arrangements.
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Our company recently faced a challenging situation involving the termination of a long-term employee who we believed had violated several key policies. The potential for a wrongful discharge claim was significant, and we needed counsel who understood both the legal intricacies and the practical realities of managing a workforce. Richard Hilbrich was recommended to us, and his background in labor and employment law for management was immediately evident. He provided clear, actionable advice that helped us navigate the documentation and process, ultimately allowing us to resolve the matter without litigation. His recognition in the field is well-deserved. While his strategic guidance was invaluable, there were a few instances where email responses took a bit longer than expected during the initial fact-finding phase. Overall, Richard’s expertise from Jackson Lewis and his focus on preventive counsel gave us the confidence we needed to handle a difficult personnel decision correctly.
Litigation - Labor and Employment