Atty. John David Franklin

Atty. John David Franklin

John David Franklin is a lawyer practicing wage and hour, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and 13 other areas of law. John received a degree from University of Akron in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Toledo Toledo 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About John David Franklin at a glance

John David Franklin is a Member based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at Widman & Franklin LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1991), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1992). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1991) and University of Akron (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Toledo, Ohio State (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations National Employment Lawyers Association Ohio Employment Lawyers Association Toledo Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John David Franklin is a lawyer practicing wage and hour, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of Akron in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Widman & Franklin LLC in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John David Franklin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Franklin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

John David Franklin is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Ohio →

Workplace Discrimination

John David Franklin is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Ohio →

Sexual Harassment

John David Franklin is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

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

John David Franklin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Wage & Hour Disputes

John David Franklin is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 Toledo 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 John David Franklin

Where is John David Franklin's law office located?
John David Franklin's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is Widman & Franklin LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Franklin handle?
John David Franklin focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John David Franklin practiced law?
John David Franklin has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John David Franklin go to law school?
John David Franklin earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact John David Franklin for a consultation?
You can contact John David Franklin 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 John David Franklin received?
John David Franklin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1991
B.S.
University of Akron
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2004

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