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Edward C. Ahlers - Cincinnati, OH

600 Vine St.Suite 908 Cincinnati, OH 45202

Updated: 01/08/2021

Cincinnati Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Overview

Mr. Ahlers is a lifelong resident of the Cincinnati area, now residing in Mason. After attending St. Xavier High School, he attended Xavier University, where he graduated summa cum laude with an Honors Degree in 1979. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1982 and has been practicing law in Cincinnati since that time, first serving as a law clerk to both a US District Judge and a US Magistrate, then working for the Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati for two years. After working for the next two years for the law firm of Wood & Lamping, Mr. Ahlers joined our firm in 1988 and became a name partner a few years later.

Mr. Ahlers has been a member of both the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cincinnati Bar Association for many years. He is a past Chairman of the Cincinnati Bar Association's Social Security Committee. He has practiced almost exclusively since 1988 in the areas of workers' compensation, social security disability, personal injury law, and long-term disability. Mr. Ahlers has won several workers' compensation appeals in the Ohio Supreme Court. He has also won several social disability appeals in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Mr Alhers also has experienced in the handling of short and long-term disability insurance claims involving all major insurance companies.

Mr. Ahlers and his wife have three children. He closely follows both the Reds and the Bengals along with the sports programs at both XU and UC. He is an avid reader and also enjoys traveling.

About Edward C. Ahlers

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Languages

  • French

Practice Areas

  • Workers' Compensation
  • Social Security Disability
  • Personal Injury
  • Long Term Disability

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, 1982
  • Rhode Island, 1986
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1982
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1993

Other Affiliations

  • Cincinnati Bar Association, 1983 - Present (Member)
  • Cincinnatti Bar Association, 1992 - 1993 (Chairperson, Social Security Committee)
  • Ohio Bar Association (Member, Workers' Compensation Committee, Tort & Insurance Committee)
  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, 1990 - Present (Member)

Pro Bono Activities

  • Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor (VLP)

Past Positions

  • Wood & Lamping, Associate, 1986 - 1988
  • Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati, Associate, 1984 - 1986

Education

  • University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1982
    J.D.
    Honors: cum laude
  • Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1979
    B.A.
    Honors: summa cum laude
    Honors: With Honors
    Major: English
  • St. Xavier High School

References

References

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 212
  • (Endorsed Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Attorney)

Office Information

Address

600 Vine St.Suite 908 Cincinnati, OH 45202

Fax

  • 513-621-8430

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday to Sunday: Closed

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Honors

  • Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2020

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By Anonymous on Oct. 27, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I can?t say enough about the professionalism, compassion, and knowledge of Ed Ahlers. I became disabled and unable to work a job I loved, and worked at for more than 30 years. I needed someone to help me with the complicated process of an SSDI claim. I researched several attorneys but Mr. Ahlers stood out from the crowd. His reviews are 5 star and what his previous clients had to say about their interactions with Mr. Ahlers gave me hope that he could help me. Ed worked diligently on my case and kept me informed at all times. If you are in need of assistance with a disability claim, call Ed Ahlers, he is an excellent attorney.

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By Allen H. on Sep. 14, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Finding out that I would have to permanently leave the workforce due to my disability was one of the hardest things I had to go through in my life. I was one of the few people that truly loved what they did for a living. So, I was very fortunate to find Ed Ahlers to handle my disability claim. I was referred to Ed Ahlers by another attorney that I knew who was very familiar with disability law. She said if she ever personally needed a disability attorney, she would only use Ed Ahlers. She then followed up by saying that he was one of the smartest people she knows. As it turns out, she was correct, and this was an excellent referral! From my first visit with Ed Ahlers, he was very generous with his time, easy to talk to and was very knowledgeable with the whole disability process. I realized that I was in great hands. As the claim progressed through all the phases, he was extremely thorough and detail oriented. He always spent the time to talk with me and he emailed me regularly with updates on my claim. I also worked closely with Barb, his paralegal who was amazing! She was very patient with all my questions and timely with responses in following up. Not only was my disability claim approved on the first try, but Ed Ahlers has helped understand what to expect after the approval. He has answered all the questions that I had and given me a lot of great suggestions as well. If you are considering making a disability claim, I highly advise that you don't do it alone and I highly recommend Ed Ahlers. He should be your only call!

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By Anonymous on May. 06, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Ahlers. I was lucky to be referred to Ed by friends and am so glad I followed their advice. Ed took the time to learn the specifics of my SSDI case himself rather than relying on an assistant to relay the facts. As someone who formerly worked with attorneys, I was pleasantly surprised to have this one-on-one interaction with him. Throughout the case, Ed was always my point of contact and did a great job keeping me informed of where we were in the process. Mine was not an open and shut case due to some unusual circumstances. Other attorneys would have shied away from helping me but Ed took on the challenge and won a decision in my favor. Thanks to Ed I am financially secure again.

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By Anonymous on Apr. 20, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful job. Ed Ahlers handled my disability claim after I was denied twice. Mr. Ahlers is extremely detailed, thorough and professional. The amount of time he spent working on my claim was extensive yet he was always quick to respond/answer all of my emails and calls. I could not have asked for a harder working advocate. Ed made what is surely a difficult and often disheartening experience much less stressful for me. I was extremely nervous about my hearing and worried about the outcome. Ed spent several hours going through every detail and preparing me for the hearing process. After being awarded SSDI, the back-pay that I am owed is being held up for some reason. Mr Ahler?s job is complete, he won my case/claim yet he continues working and making the necessary calls on my behalf to expedite the funds that are still owed to me. I highly recommend Mr Ahlers, he is worth so much more than the percentage designated.

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By Anonymous on Sep. 04, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Choosing Mr. Ahlers to represent me in my disability case was one the best decisions I could have made. Not only did he expertly argue my case (and win) but he was very kind and understanding of my unusual circumstances. He was active and interested in my case and made sure I had everything I needed when I had my hearing. After I was approved he continued to keep in contact as I waited for my benefits and kept working to make sure I was getting paid the right amount. I can't recommend Mr. Ahlers enough. Without him I don't think I would have been approved. I'm probably much younger than most of his clients but he always treated me seriously and with respect while doing the best for my case. 10/10 would recommend.

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By Malia S. on Jun. 15, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

From our very first contact to the conclusion of my husband's disability case, Ed Ahlers exceeded my expectations! The disability process can be so confusing, frustrating ? not to mention protracted, but from the outset, Ed explained things in detail and was always quickly responsive when we reached out to him. His skills, savvy, and kindness (a too rare combination) are remarkable, and he was invariably candid, patient, and sincere during every phase of the process. Mr. Ahlers is truly a man of integrity and character. He made no promises as to the outcome but fought tooth and nail at every step. Ultimately, because of Ed?s expertise and hard work, our case had a favorable outcome. But perhaps just as important, both my husband and I felt validated and respected by Ed throughout his handling of the case. And his assistant Barb is also amazing and helpful! I truly cannot recommend Mr. Ahlers highly enough!

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