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John S. Marshall - Columbus, OH

250 Civic Center DriveSuite 480 Columbus, OH 43215

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Updated: 06/21/2024

Columbus Employment Law Lawyer

Overview

For 33 years, John Marshall has represented individuals in employment and civil rights litigation. His practice areas include discrimination, retaliation, employment contracts, non-competes, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, police misconduct, and First Amendment cases. In addition to his litigation practice, John regularly assists clients by reviewing and negotiating employment contracts and severance packages. He received his B.A. from Denison University and his J.D. from The Ohio State University, and was one of the first attorneys in Ohio to be certified as a Specialist in Labor and Employment Law by the Ohio State Bar Association.

John has been elected by his peers to be included in every edition of the Best Lawyers in America since 1995 (1995-2017). He has been named by Best Lawyers as a Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law (2012, 2014) and in Labor and Employment Litigation (2010, 2013). has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the Top 5 Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio (2012-2016) and one of the Top 10 lawyers in the State of Ohio (2011-2012). In 2013, Columbus CEO Magazine included him in its Top 5 Lawyers listing. In 2011, the Columbus Bar Association presented John with its Professionalism Award for his “exceptional dedication” to the standards of the legal profession, and his “demonstrated integrity and humanitarian concern.”

Professional Memberships include the Columbus Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; National Employment Lawyers Association; Ohio Employment Lawyers Association; Columbus Employment Lawyers Association; Central Ohio Association for Justice; and the Ohio Association for Justice.

About John S. Marshall

Practice Areas

  • Employment Law 70%
  • Civil Rights 30%

Litigation

  • 100%

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Owner/Attorney

Languages

  • English (Primary)

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, 1983
  • Supreme Court of Ohio, 1983
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1984
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1983
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1986

Specialties and Certifications

  • Employment Law, Ohio State Bar Association, 1998

Other Affiliations

  • Ohio State Bar Association (Chair, Labor and Employment Section )
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • Ohio Employment Lawyers Association (Co-Chair)
  • Ohio Association for Justice
  • National Employment Lawyers Association
  • Columbus Employment Lawyers Association
  • Central Ohio Association for Justice

Education

  • The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio, 1983
    J.D.
  • Denison University, Granville, Ohio, 1980
    B.A., Bachelor of Arts
    Honors: magna cum laude
    Major: Philosophy and Geology

Classes and Seminars

  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, OSBA, February 4, 2020 - Present
  • Ohio Law Update, Midwest Labor, October 17, 2019 - October 18, 2020
  • Ohio Law Update, OELA, April 12, 2019 - Present
  • Waiver of Class Actions in Arbitration, Capital Law , November 9, 2019 - Present

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About John S. Marshall

Included on the 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 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
  • 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers list
  • 2008 Ohio Super Lawyers list
  • 2007 Ohio Super Lawyers list
  • 2006 Ohio Super Lawyers list
  • 2005 Ohio Super Lawyers list
  • 2004 Ohio Super Lawyers list

View the profile for John S. Marshall on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America , 1995 - 2017
  • Top Ten Lawyers in Ohio, Super Lawyers Magazine
  • Top Five Columbus Area Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
  • Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law – Individuals, Best Lawyers, 2012, 2014
  • Professionalism Award, Columbus Bar Association
  • Lawyer of the Year in Labor and Employment Litigation - Individuals, Best Lawyers, 2010, 2013
  • Top 5 Lawyers in Columbus, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2012 - 2016
  • Top 10 lawyers in the State of Ohio, 2011 - 2012
  • Top 5 Lawyers, Columbus CEO Magazine, 2013
  • Professionalism Award, Columbus Bar Association, 2011

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Address

250 Civic Center DriveSuite 480 Columbus, OH 43215

Fax

  • (614) 463-9780

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

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