Atty. John Robert Cernelich

Atty. John Robert Cernelich

John Robert Cernelich is a lawyer practicing labor and employment litigation, labor and employment, health care reform response team and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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About John Robert Cernelich at a glance

John Robert Cernelich is a Partner practicing in Ohio, practicing at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and District of Col (1986). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Harvard University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent.

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  • John Robert Cernelich is a lawyer practicing labor and employment litigation, labor and employment, health care reform response team and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Robert Cernelich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Robert Cernelich 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 Robert Cernelich is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

John Robert Cernelich 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 Robert Cernelich is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Robert Cernelich is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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. 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.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Robert Cernelich

Where is John Robert Cernelich's law office located?
John Robert Cernelich's law practice is located in Ohio. The firm is Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Robert Cernelich handle?
John Robert Cernelich focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Robert Cernelich practiced law?
John Robert Cernelich has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Robert Cernelich go to law school?
John Robert Cernelich earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact John Robert Cernelich for a consultation?
You can contact John Robert Cernelich 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 Robert Cernelich received?
John Robert Cernelich's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

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

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