Our ATTORNEYS

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rarnold@asalawfirm.com

Attorney Richard W. Arnold is the managing member of the law firm Arnold & Associates, Ltd. and has more than 27 years of experience advising individuals and businesses in Northeast Ohio in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, business law and taxation, estate planning, succession planning, special needs planning and estate and trust administration.

For the past 7 years, he has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Estate Planning and Trust Litigation.  Prior to his legal career, Rick worked as a CPA with a Big Six Accounting Firm from 1985-1990. Prior to that, he served as an Army Officer.  

330-563-4174

jmcqueen@asalawfirm.com  

For more than 30 years, Jill has guided employers through challenging personnel issues, including discipline and discharge, and helped them to comply with such laws as the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Jill has successfully defended employers against both administrative charges of discrimination and wrongful discharge lawsuits in state and federal courts.  

Jill’s practice also includes traditional labor law: leading collective bargaining with unions, advocating for employers in labor arbitration, and defending employers in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. Organizations large and small turn to Jill to prepare employment contracts, create employment policies and handbooks, and train managers in a wide range of critical workplace issues. 

REPRESENTATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

· Obtained summary judgment in favor of manufacturing companies in cases involving allegations of:
- ancestry harassment and retaliation
- sexual harassment
- disability discrimination
- wrongful discharge

· Secured summary judgment in favor of retail business in federal wage and hour case challenging exempt status of mechanics

· Acted as employer's advocate in more than 100 labor arbitrations

· Successfully defended public employer against multiple unfair labor practice charges before the State Employment Relations Board.

 330-563-4186

awehener@asalawfirm.com 

With nearly 25 years’ experience, Ann practices in the areas of commercial law and real estate law. She serves the needs of large institutions, small business and individuals. An Akron area resident, Ann is passionate about making her community a better place to live and has channeled her love of running and animals into volunteering with, and serving on, the Board of Running Dog, an organization that trains and encourages runners to exercise with shelter dogs.

 330-563-4949

jtroyer@asalawfirm.com 

Originally from Berlin (in Holmes County), Jon left Ohio in 1979.  After spending several years in North Carolina and Oklahoma, he settled in Sarasota, Florida, where he married his wife Anita, also originally from Berlin.  They returned to Ohio in 2001, a state they are proud to call home again, to raise their five children.  Jon loves to read, is a history buff, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and historical camping.

• AREAS OF PRACTICE
• Civil Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Business Consultation
• BAR ADMISSIONS
• Ohio State Courts
• U.S.   District Court (Northern District of Ohio)
• Previously admitted Pro Hac Vice in Texas, and in U.S. District Courts in New York,      California, Florida, and Illinois
• PRO BONO AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
• Co-founder of Make It A Golden Christmas ™, a charitable outreach to area seniors in Sarasota, Florida
• Former elected representative to Lake Local School Board, Hartville, Ohio
• Royal Rangers volunteer Commander and Akron Sectional Coordinator
• Involved in church planting and administration in Florida and Ohio