Atty. John Gerak
John Gerak routinely advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. John has developed a reputation as a true business partner, assisting employers to avoid litigation through highly focused custom training, human resource policy and process improvement and legal compliance.
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John Gerak is an attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practforg at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 2002) and Fontbonne University (MBA, 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America โ Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America โ Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Gerak routinely advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship
- John has developed a reputation as a true business partner, assisting employers to avoid litigation through highly focused custom training, human resource policy and process improvement and legal compliance
- In the event litigation cannot be avoided, John has extensive experience litigation sing-plaintiff employment cases as well as class action discrimination and wage and hour cases
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Cleveland 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 substantiand 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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