Atty. Douglas Evan Spiker

Atty. Douglas Evan Spiker

Douglas Evan Spiker is a lawyer practicing employment services, emergency response and crisis management, risk management and liability defense and 5 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Mount Union College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Akron Akron 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Evan Spiker at a glance

Douglas Evan Spiker is a Partner-in-Charge, Cleveland Office & Practice Group Manager, Employment Services based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Roetzel & Andress A Legal Professional Association. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1986). Educated at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Mount Union College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ohio State Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Committee) Toledo Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Section) Columbus Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Committee) Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Central Ohio Self-Insured Association. Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Evan Spiker is a lawyer practicing employment services, emergency response and crisis management, risk management and liability defense and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Mount Union College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Douglas practices at Roetzel & Andress A Legal Professional Association in Akron, OH and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Evan Spiker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Evan Spiker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Evan Spiker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas Evan Spiker is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Evan Spiker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Akron 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Evan Spiker

Where is Douglas Evan Spiker's law office located?
Douglas Evan Spiker's law practice is located in Akron, Ohio. The firm is Roetzel & Andress A Legal Professional Association. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Evan Spiker handle?
Douglas Evan Spiker focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Douglas Evan Spiker practiced law?
Douglas Evan Spiker has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Douglas Evan Spiker go to law school?
Douglas Evan Spiker earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Douglas Evan Spiker for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Evan Spiker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Evan Spiker received?
Douglas Evan Spiker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Mount Union College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1986

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