Folkerth + Routh LLC - Dayton, OH

Strategic Employment Law and Benefits Advocacy at Folkerth + Routh LLC

Workplace conflicts and employee benefits disputes demand insightful, authoritative counsel capable of navigating complex state and federal regulations. Located at 3033 Kettering Boulevard, Suite 111 in Dayton, Ohio, Folkerth + Routh LLC combines extensive courtroom litigation experience with nationwide employee benefits knowledge. The firm represents private sector employees, business owners, public sector workers, and federal civil servants throughout the Miami Valley. Dedicated to securing cost-effective and practical outcomes, the firm's attorneys guide clients through challenging negotiations, administrative agency proceedings, and federal trial litigation.

Comprehensive Workplace Rights and Employment Litigation

Employees facing unfair treatment and employers seeking to resolve claims look to experienced employment and labor lawyers for clear legal strategies. Led by co-founder John R. Folkerth, Jr., an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in labor and employment law, the practice handles high-stakes employment disputes across multiple forums:

• Wrongful Termination and Retaliation: Aggressive representation by dedicated wrongful termination lawyers advocating for individuals dismissed in violation of public policy, whistleblower statutes, or anti-retaliation protections.
• Workplace Discrimination Claims: Diligent workplace discrimination lawyers pursuing justice before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) for unlawful bias based on race, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, or religion.
• Hostile Work Environment and Sexual Harassment: Experienced harassment lawyers protecting employees against unwelcome sexual conduct, quid pro quo coercion, and abusive managerial behavior.
• Wage and Hour Disputes: Committed wage and hour lawyers recovering unpaid minimum wages, withheld overtime pay, and handling misclassification disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• FMLA and Medical Leave Violations: Holding employers accountable when eligible workers are unlawfully denied medical leave or penalized for taking approved family leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Employee Benefits, Executive Contracts, and Business Litigation

In addition to employment litigation, Folkerth + Routh LLC offers premier national counsel in employee welfare benefits and commercial contracts, led by co-founder Paul J. Routh:

• ERISA and Health Plan Advisory: Counseling employers on health and welfare plan drafting, cafeteria plans, COBRA mandates, Affordable Care Act compliance, and Department of Labor benefit audits.
• Employment Agreements and Non-Competes: Skilled contract lawyers drafting, negotiating, and enforcing executive compensation packages, separation agreements, non-disclosure pacts, and non-competition covenants.
• Commercial and Partnership Disputes: Experienced business litigation lawyers resolving shareholder conflicts, trade secret disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, and commercial contract litigation.

Board-Certified Authority and Practical Solutions

John R. Folkerth, Jr. graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1983 and has earned consistent recognition among Ohio Super Lawyers for his trial acumen in state and federal courts. Co-founder Paul J. Routh brings dual credentials as an attorney and certified public accountant, holding a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University School of Law and authoring the nationally recognized Welfare Benefits Guide. Whether you need to hire an attorney after an unlawful firing or wish to find a lawyer to draft bulletproof company policies, Folkerth + Routh LLC provides unparalleled legal protection. Consult with an experienced attorney at their Dayton office to protect your livelihood and business operations.