Folkerth & Folkerth LLC - Dayton, OH
Folkerth & Folkerth LLC is an established Dayton, Ohio employment and litigation law firm led by OSBA Board Certified Employment Law Specialist John R. Folkerth, Jr., defending employee rights and resolving business disputes.
Premier Employment Law Advocacy in Dayton, Ohio
Navigating the nuances of Ohio and federal employment laws demands deep legal insight and determined courtroom advocacy. Located in downtown Dayton at Performance Place, Folkerth & Folkerth LLC represents employees and business entities across Montgomery County and the Miami Valley. With founding attorney John R. Folkerth, Jr. having practiced law for more than four decades, the firm delivers authoritative guidance on workplace disputes, business disagreements, and civil rights matters.
Strategic Legal Services for Employees and Executives
When workplace conditions deteriorate or an unfair employment action threatens your livelihood, you need an attorney with the skill and courtroom presence to protect your legal interests. The Dayton practice focuses extensively on vital areas of employment and labor law:
- Wrongful termination lawyers: Advocating for workers who have been discharged in violation of public policy, anti-retaliation provisions, or contractual agreements.
- Workplace discrimination lawyers: Combating discriminatory employer decisions related to race, sex, disability, age, religion, and medical leave rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Ohio Civil Rights Act.
- Harassment lawyers: Holding employers accountable when supervisors or coworkers create hostile, offensive work environments through unaddressed misconduct.
- Wage and hour lawyers: Assisting employees who have been denied overtime pay, experienced off-the-clock work demands, or suffered unlawful paycheck deductions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Family and medical leave advocates: Defending employees penalized or terminated for taking protected medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Commercial Disputes and Business Litigation
Beyond employment matters, Folkerth & Folkerth LLC provides dependable legal assistance to professionals and organizations navigating high-stakes commercial disputes. Whether you seek to hire an attorney to review complex executive employment agreements or require assertive courtroom representation, the firm delivers results-driven counsel:
- Contract lawyers: Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing separation agreements, non-compete clauses, non-disclosure agreements, and executive compensation contracts.
- Business litigation lawyers: Managing partnership disputes, shareholder conflicts, and breach of contract claims across state and federal trial courts.
Recognized Board Certified Employment Law Specialist
Attorney John R. Folkerth, Jr. is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as an employment law specialist, an elite distinction earned by only a select percentage of attorneys statewide. Consistently listed by Ohio Super Lawyers for his professional achievements and high ethical standing, Attorney Folkerth offers clients the depth of insight that comes from litigating in Ohio common pleas courts, federal district courts, and appellate venues. If you need a lawyer urgently to preserve your rights or want to find a lawyer who will fiercely protect your career, contact Folkerth & Folkerth LLC in Dayton today to schedule a confidential legal assessment.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in downtown Dayton, right in the theater district and steps from the historic Victoria Theatre.
Building Location
Housed in the prestigious Performance Place, a landmark 17-story Class A skyscraper built in 2003 that is architecturally integrated with the Schuster Performing Arts Center.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the private underground parking garage within the building or find public options nearby, such as The Arts Garage located at 107 N Ludlow Street.
Public Transit
Served by Greater Dayton RTA Route 19 (South Hub); nearest stop is at Wright Stop Plaza.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Access the lobby through the main building entrance of Performance Place on N Main Street. Take the elevators up to the fifth floor, where our offices are located in Suite 500.