Eberly McMahon Copetas LLC - Cincinnati, OH

Formidable Business Litigation and Employment Law Counsel in Cincinnati

Navigating commercial disagreements or resolving contentious employment disputes demands seasoned trial lawyers who understand both the legal terrain and the commercial realities of doing business. Located in Cincinnati at 2245 Gilbert Avenue in Suite 101, Eberly McMahon Copetas LLC has represented businesses, corporate officers, and individuals across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana since 2002. Founded by accomplished trial attorneys David A. Eberly, Robert A. McMahon, and Theodore C. Copetas, the boutique firm unites more than eight decades of collective courtroom experience. Whether your organization faces urgent contract litigation and you need to hire a business litigation attorney or you are an executive seeking experienced counsel for severance negotiations, Eberly McMahon Copetas provides assertive, partner-level representation tailored to your objectives.

Complex Commercial Litigation and Shareholder Disputes

When financial stability and corporate control are threatened by conflict, having trial-tested advocates is essential. Serving as prominent business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts as well as arbitration tribunals. Key litigation areas include:

• Litigating high-stakes breach of contract, commercial tort, and breach of fiduciary duty actions.
• Resolving closely held business conflicts, minority shareholder oppression, and partnership dissolutions.
• Protecting proprietary corporate assets through trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition claims.
• Handling commercial real estate conflicts, construction defect claims, and commercial leasing disputes.
• Enforcing creditor rights, commercial loan workouts, and executing judgment collections.

Executive Compensation Packages and Severance Counseling

Structuring executive transitions requires meticulous attention to tax implications, equity grants, and restrictive covenants. As skilled contract lawyers and employment and labor lawyers, the attorneys negotiate and draft comprehensive executive employment agreements, retention incentives, equity compensation packages, change-in-control arrangements, and separation agreements. The firm ensures that corporate leaders maximize compensation while shielding their professional reputations and future mobility.

Defending Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

Employment conflicts can disrupt day-to-day operations and expose enterprises to substantial liability. Operating as dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers, harassment lawyers, and wrongful termination lawyers, the firm defends employers against claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The firm also represents whistleblowers and employees in egregious instances of workplace retaliation, maintaining rigorous evidentiary standards throughout administrative and judicial proceedings.

Restrictive Covenant Enforcement and Wage and Hour Compliance

Protecting intellectual property and maintaining wage compliance are vital to mitigating commercial risk. Functioning as knowledgeable wage and hour lawyers, the firm counsels employers on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations, worker classifications, and overtime audits. Additionally, the litigators frequently seek and defend against temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions involving non-compete agreements, non-solicitation clauses, and non-disclosure violations.

Distinguished Accolades and Enduring Industry Reputation

Eberly McMahon Copetas LLC has achieved regional Tier 1 recognition in Best Law Firms for Employment Law - Management and Tier 2 rankings for Commercial Litigation, with partners regularly recognized among Ohio Super Lawyers. Prioritizing direct client communication and efficient case management, the firm delivers top-tier legal advocacy without the unnecessary administrative overhead of mega-firms.