Marilyn Lee Widman
Widman & Franklin, LLC • Toledo, OH
DiscriminationEmployment LawLabor & EmploymentPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(844) 974-0724
Address
405 Madison Ave Ste 1550, Toledo, OH, 43604-1275, US
Professional
About
Marilyn Lee Widman is a distinguished attorney based in Toledo, Ohio, specializing in Employment Law, Labor & Employment, and Personal Injury. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Literature and Honors from Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA, graduating magna cum laude in 1989. Following her academic achievements, Marilyn relocated to Ohio where she explored various professional avenues before pursuing her legal education at the University of Toledo College of Law. From 1994 to 1997, she excelled in her studies, graduating in the top 20% of her class. Notable accolades during her law school tenure include awards in Legal Ethics and Legal Drafting, along with her involvement as a published member of the University of Toledo College of Law Review. Marilyn gained practical experience through internships at a municipal prosecutor's office and with the Court of Appeals for the 6th District of Ohio under Judge Peter Handwork. In May 1997, she joined Allotta and Farley, where she dedicated her practice to Labor and Employment Law and quickly rose to the position of Managing Partner by December 2003. Her commitment to excellence and client advocacy led her to establish Widman & Franklin, LLC in 2013, where she currently serves as CEO. With a focus on delivering comprehensive legal solutions, Marilyn is known for her deep understanding of labor and employment issues, ensuring her clients receive expert representation tailored to their unique needs. Her dedication to the legal profession and her clients underpins her reputation as a trusted advocate in the Toledo area and beyond.
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
1997 University of Toledo College of Law 1989 Villanova University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2003 Bureau of National Affairs, Contributor. Discipline and Discharge in Arbitration Works, 6th Ed. 2003 Bureau of National Affairs, Chapter Contributor • Elkouri: How Arbitration Works, 6th Ed 1999 The University of Toledo Law Review, Volume 30, Number 2 To Bargain or Not to Bargain? Identifying Mandatory and Permissive Subjects of Collective Bargaining in Ohio after SERB v. Youngstown City School District Board of Education 1997 The University of Toledo Law Review, Volume 28, Number 2 Blazing the Trails of Judicial T01t Reform 1992 To the present and the annual supplements, Bureau of National Affairs, Contributing Editor The Developing Labor Law, Cumulative Supplement
Associations
Toledo Bar Association, Employment & Labor Law Committee Indiana Bar Association, Employment Law Committee Toledo Area Jobs with Justice Member Ohio Employment Law Association AFL-CIO LLC
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Updated: May 25, 2026