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Contact
Email
dwneel@neellaw.com
Phone
(330) 785-7739
Address
3401 Enterprise Parkway, Beachwood, OH, 44122, US
Professional
About
I am an AV-Preeminent litigation and trial lawyer with 28 years of experience. My practice focus is employment law and civil rights. I represent employees and victims of civil rights abuses. I offer free telephone consultations during which I can answer your questions. I also represent businesses in commercial litigation matters.
About Discrimination Law
Discrimination attorneys represent individuals who have faced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics. They fight for equal rights in employment, housing, and public services. Common matters include employment discrimination, housing discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination.
Credentials
Education
1985 Columbia University School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 1984 Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980 Kenyon College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2018 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 Commendation, Cleveland Employment Network 2010 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2015 Cleveland Employment Law Blog Empathy and the Trial Lawyer 2015 Cleveland Employment Law Blog Naming EEOC Claimants In SEC Filings Is An Adverse Employment Action 2015 Cleveland Employment Law Blog Recent 404(b) “Other Acts” Cases In Title VII Employment Context 2014 Cleveland Employment Law Blog Ohio Supreme Court Decides Whistleblower Statute Does Not Protect Governmental Employees Who Report Third-Party Violations 2014 Cleveland Employment Law Blog Failure To Report Racially Hostile Work Environment Dooms Claim
Associations
2011 - Present Teamsters Legal Defense Fund Member 1986 - Present Ohio State Bar Association, Litigation Section Member
Speaking
2013 Classroom Evidence Law 2005 Hiring and Firing Hiring Decision Issues 2005 Hiring and Firing Establishing the Legal Baseline for Hiring 2003 Employment Law Update Harassment and Discrimination Update for the Modern Workplace
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Updated: May 28, 2026