Our ATTORNEYS
RICHARD W. ARNOLD
330-563-4036
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.
JILL C. MCQUEEN
330-563-4174
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.
ANN L. WEHENER
MARJORIE L. CONNER
MARJORIE L. CONNER
330-563-4186
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 runni
330-563-4186
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 RunningDog, an organization that trains and encourages runners to exercise with shelter dogs
MARJORIE L. CONNER
MARJORIE L. CONNER
MARJORIE L. CONNER
330-563-4081
Marjorie L. Conner has over 30 years of legal, accounting and business experience, practices in real estate, trust and estate planning, business transactions, labor and employment, and litigation support services.
Prior to joining Arnold & Schafer as a Partner she held various positions, including Vice
330-563-4081
Marjorie L. Conner has over 30 years of legal, accounting and business experience, practices in real estate, trust and estate planning, business transactions, labor and employment, and litigation support services.
Prior to joining Arnold & Schafer as a Partner she held various positions, including Vice President, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary, with The Davey Tree Expert Company and various subsidiaries.
Marjorie is a Board member of The Portage Foundation and University Hospitals Portage Medical Center serving in various capacities including President and Treasurer. She has also served on the Kent State University Department of Accounting Advisory Council, and the Ohio State Bar Association Labor and Employment Section Council; as well on various community boards including Ravenna Township Zoning Board of Appeals and Portage County United Way.
John A. Murphy, Jr.
330-563-4176
John A. Murphy, Jr. is an attorney providing legal services covering General Litigation and Professional Liability: Defense and Construction Litigation: Business.
He was selected to Super Lawyers for 2009 - 2012, 2014 - 2020. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorn
330-563-4176
John A. Murphy, Jr. is an attorney providing legal services covering General Litigation and Professional Liability: Defense and Construction Litigation: Business.
He was selected to Super Lawyers for 2009 - 2012, 2014 - 2020. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Super Lawyers selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors.
Prior to becoming an attorney, he studied at Tulane University Law School. He graduated in 1981. After passing the bar exam, he was admitted to legal practice in 1981.