Atty. John Nelson Childs

Atty. John Nelson Childs

John Nelson Childs is a lawyer practicing employment / labor law, environmental, healthcare & hospital law and 12 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Akron in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Nelson Childs at a glance

John Nelson Childs is a Member based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Brennan, Manna & Diamond. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, business, workers comp, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U (1974). Educated at The University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of Akron (B.S. English, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Nelson Childs is a lawyer practicing employment / labor law, environmental, healthcare & hospital law and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Akron in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Brennan, Manna & Diamond in Akron, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Nelson Childs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Nelson Childs 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.

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Nelson Childs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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.

John Nelson Childs 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.

John Nelson Childs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Nelson Childs is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 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 John Nelson Childs

Where is John Nelson Childs's law office located?
John Nelson Childs's law practice is located in Akron, Ohio. The firm is Brennan, Manna & Diamond. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Nelson Childs handle?
John Nelson Childs focuses on employment, business, workers comp, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Nelson Childs practiced law?
John Nelson Childs has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Nelson Childs go to law school?
John Nelson Childs earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S. English, 1971).
How can I contact John Nelson Childs for a consultation?
You can contact John Nelson Childs 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 Nelson Childs received?
John Nelson Childs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Akron School of Law
- 1974
B.S. English
University of Akron
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U
Admitted: 1974

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