Jason P. Matthews, LLC - Dayton, OH

Dedicated Employee Rights and Labor Law Advocacy in Dayton

Suffering unlawful mistreatment on the job can devastate a worker's livelihood, career trajectory, and personal well-being. Located at 130 W 2nd St, Suite 924, in Dayton, Ohio, Jason P. Matthews, LLC stands as a premier plaintiff-side employment litigation firm serving workers throughout the Dayton metropolitan area and across Ohio. Founded in 2004 by seasoned trial attorney Jason P. Matthews, the firm is dedicated exclusively to representing private and public sector employees in labor and workplace disputes. Having served as an investigator and civil rights representative with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission prior to entering private practice, attorney Matthews brings insider knowledge of administrative enforcement mechanisms to every case. Named the 2025 Employment Law Lawyer of the Year for Dayton by Best Lawyers, attorney Matthews provides employees with the assertive trial advocacy needed to challenge corporate employers and public agencies.

Comprehensive Employment Law and Workplace Practice Areas

The firm concentrates entirely on safeguarding workers from corporate misconduct, unlawful employment practices, and retaliatory actions. If you need to find an attorney in Dayton who will aggressively pursue justice against an abusive employer, the practice provides focused representation across these critical disciplines:

• Wrongful discharge claims: Holding employers accountable under federal statutes, state laws, and Ohio public policy when workers face illegal firings handled by skilled wrongful termination lawyers.
• Workplace discrimination: Aggressive legal action against disparate treatment based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, or disability through dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers.
• Sexual harassment and hostile work environments: Demanding justice and accountability for employees subjected to severe or pervasive harassment through courageous harassment lawyers.
• Unlawful employer retaliation: Defending whistleblowers and workers punished for reporting illegal conduct, filing workers' compensation claims, or participating in government investigations.
• Wage and overtime disputes: Recovering unpaid overtime, misclassification damages, and off-the-clock compensation through tenacious wage and hour lawyers.
• Family and Medical Leave Act violations: Enforcing statutory rights for employees denied medical leave or penalized for taking lawful job-protected time off.
• Employment contracts and severance negotiations: Reviewing and negotiating executive contracts, non-compete clauses, and separation packages with skilled contract lawyers.

Formidable Administrative and Courtroom Representation

Challenging large corporations or entrenched government bodies requires extensive preparation and tactical sophistication. Jason P. Matthews regularly represents employees before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, the State Personnel Board of Review, the Merit Systems Protection Board, and the National Labor Relations Board. When administrative remedies do not yield full restitution, the firm aggressively litigates cases in Ohio Common Pleas Courts and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio. His published trial and appellate victories demonstrate an unyielding determination to secure meaningful financial compensation and vindication for aggrieved employees.

Strategic Case Evaluations and Practical Advice

Recognizing that workplace disputes require rapid intervention, the firm provides practical, straightforward legal counsel to help workers assess their options before statutory deadlines lapse. When employees require an urgent legal consultation regarding pending disciplinary hearings, unfair demotions, or unlawful termination notices, Jason P. Matthews, LLC provides responsive, dedicated support designed to level the playing field against corporate legal teams.