Michael J. Bogdan - Canton, OH
Attorney at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
Employee Benefits Law Lawyers in Canton, OH
4775 Munson Street NW Canton, OH 44718
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Canton Employee Benefits Law Lawyer
Updated: 07/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employee Benefits Law
- Employment Law Management
- Employment Contracts
- Employment Defense Litigation
- OSHA Law
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael is a director with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA and joined the firm in 2003. He practices primarily in the area of labor and employment law and is certified as a specialist in Labor and Employment Law by the Ohio State Bar Association.
Professional Experience
- Guidance to employers concerning employment discrimination, employee privacy, wrongful discharge, and unfair competition matters
- Advises clients on compliance with federal and state agencies
- Represents small to large businesses, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietors
- Provides guidance to businesses on matters including shareholder disputes, contract claims, corporate collection matters, trade secret disclosures and non-compete violations, and franchisee/franchisor disagreements
- Consults with clients regarding retirement plans, including defined benefit, profit sharing, and 401(k) plans, as well as cafeteria plans, medical care spending plans, dependent care plans, COBRA, plan terminations, and non-discrimination rules for pension plans, health, and welfare plans
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Graduate of the 21st Class of Leadership, Stark County
- Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers®, Ohio’s Rising Stars
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America® (2024, 2025)
- Best Lawyers in America® Lawyer of the Year – Employment Law – Management (2026)
- Editor's Award, Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution, 2003
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael J. Bogdan
Included on the 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio, 2004
J.D.
Law Journal: Ohio State Journal, Member
Non Legal Education
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John Carroll University
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: History
Major: Political Science -
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
M.A.
Major: Educational Policy
Current Employment Position(s)
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Director
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors: Pathway Caring for Children
- Board of Directors: Siffrin, Inc.
Published Works
Articles
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Ohio’s Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2022
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Updated CDC Guidance on Quarantine and Isolation
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Ohio Guidance to Employers Revised Significantly
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Legal Alert: Employers and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Unemployment Fraud: ODJFS & Ohio Attorney General Introduce Online Reporting System
- Congress Does Not Extend Mandatory Paid Leave Under FFCRA But Allows Tax Credits to Employers Voluntarily Providing Paid Leave Through March 31, 2021
- The passage of Issue 2 on Election Day
- Employers Must Start Using the New Form I-9
- Final Regulations Released for Pregnant Worker Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know
- FTC Severely Restricts Use of Noncompete Agreements and Bans Them Entirely in All Employment Contexts
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2004
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
Other Affiliations
- Member: Stark County Bar Association
- Member: Ohio State Bar Association
- Member: American Bar Association
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Contact
4775 Munson Street NW
Canton, OH 44718
Phone Number: 330-800-4993
Email: Send a message
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