Edward R. Forman - Columbus, OH
Attorney at Marshall Forman & Schlein LLC
Civil Rights Violations Lawyers in Columbus, OH
250 Civic Center Drive Suite 480 Columbus, OH 43215
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Columbus Civil Rights Violations Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Rights Violations
- Discrimination
- Employment & Labor
- Employment Contracts
- Police Misconduct
- Retaliation
- Sexual Harassment
- Wrongful Termination
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 2003, when he began his practice, Ed Forman has dedicated his career to representing individuals in employment and civil rights litigation. His practice areas include discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, police misconduct, First Amendment issues, criminal law, and employment contracts.
Ed received his B.S. magna cum laude from The Ohio State University and his J.D. with honors from The Ohio State University College of Law. He has been elected by his peers to be included in Best Lawyers in America in the field of Civil Rights Law (2010–2023). In 2022, he was named by Best Lawyers as the Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year for Columbus, Ohio. Ed has also been selected as one of the Top 2 Civil Rights Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio, by Columbus Business First Magazine, and has been named to the Super Lawyers list (2016–2026) in the field of Employment Law.
Professional Memberships include the Columbus Bar Association, National Employment Lawyers Association, Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, Columbus Employment Lawyers Association, Central Ohio Association for Justice, Ohio Association for Justice, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (“ASCAP”).
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2015
- "Superb" rating, Avvo
- Included in Best Lawyers in America in the field of Civil Rights Law (2010-2023)
- Named by Best Lawyers as the Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year for Columbus, Ohio (2022)
- Selected as one of the Top 2 Civil Rights Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio by Columbus Business First Magazine
Other Sources of Feedback About Edward R. Forman
Included on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 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
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Legal Education
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio, 2002
J.D.
Honors: With Distinction
Honors: With Honors
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio, 2002
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Non Legal Education
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The Ohio State University,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1999
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Business Finance
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The Ohio State University,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (“ASCAP”)
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Ohio, 2002
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2002
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, pro hac vice, 2003
Other Affiliations
- Ohio Employment Lawyers Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Ohio Association for Justice
- National Employment Lawyers Association
- Columbus Employment Lawyers Association
- Central Ohio Association for Justice
- American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (“ASCAP”)
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