Atty. Benjamin S. "Ben" Albrecht
Named a top attorney in his field, Ben joined the firm Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP in 1999. He became a partner in 2008.
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Benjamin S. "Ben" Albrecht is a employment and litigation attorney based in New Albany, Ohio, practicing at Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC. Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in New Albany, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Named a top attorney in his field, Ben joined the firm Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP in 1999. He became a partner in 2008. Always willing to “go the extra mile,” this avid cyclist and runner has been known to join clients in a bike ride or marathon. This philosophy has earned him the respect of clients, peers and even opposing counsel.
Strong Support for MunicipalitiesBen advises cities, townships, counties and public officials throughout Ohio on all labor and employment law issues, including the preparation of municipal civil service rules, employee handbooks and policies for various jurisdictions. He also represents employers in collective bargaining and in administrative matters before various state, local and administrative agencies including the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, State Employment Relations Board and State Personnel Board of Review.
Being an effective attorney is about being a true business partner.
Strategic PartnerFor Ben, being an effective attorney means much more than responding to legal inquiries – it’s about seeing the big picture and considering client goals. Ben strives to help clients resolve issues in order to maximize employee potential while also meeting changing business and economic conditions.
On the Personal SideA four-year varsity letter winner in baseball, Ben and his wife are the proud parents of a daughter and a son.
Professional Memberships- The Columbus Bar Association
- The Ohio State Bar Association
Ben has conducted numerous seminars, presentations and leadership training on a variety of topics including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, social media, unlawful discrimination and harassment, discipline and collective bargaining.
Practice Areas- Civil Litigation
- Employment & Labor
- Best Lawyers® 2014 - 2019
- Super Lawyers 2015 - 2018
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2011-2014
- The Moritz College of Law - JD
- University of Chicago – BA in History
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
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Benjamin S. "Ben" Albrecht's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin S. "Ben" Albrecht handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Benjamin S. "Ben" Albrecht is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Benjamin S. "Ben" Albrecht is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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