Atty. John Spenceley Marshall
With over 35 years of dedicated service, John Marshall is a tenacious advocate in the field of employment and civil rights litigation. His expansive practice covers a wide array of issues, including discrimination, retaliation, employment contracts, non-compete clauses, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, police misconduct, and First Amendment cases.
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John Spenceley Marshall is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Marshall Forman and Schlein LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, employment contracts, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio a (1983). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1983) and Denison University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations National Lawyers Guild National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With over 35 years of dedicated service, John Marshall is a tenacious advocate in the field of employment and civil rights litigation
- His expansive practice covers a wide array of issues, including discrimination, retaliation, employment contracts, non-compete clauses, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, police misconduct, and First Amendment cases
- Beyond litigation, John proficiently assists clients with reviewing and negotiating employment contracts and severance packages
- A graduate of Denison University and The Ohio State University, John has consistently been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the legal field
- He has been named among the Best Lawyers in America® every year from 1995 to 2025 and earned the title of Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law and Labor and Employment Litigation multiple times
- Distinctions by Super Lawyers Magazine highlight his standing as a top attorney in Columbus and throughout Ohio
- In 2011, his commitment to legal integrity was honored with the Columbus Bar Association's Professionalism Award
- John is actively involved in numerous professional organizations, serving as a member of the Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations, among others
- His career is a testament to outstanding achievement, unwavering integrity, and a passionate commitment to justice
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John Spenceley Marshall is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Ohio →
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Spenceley Marshall is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
John Spenceley Marshall is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Ohio →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John Spenceley Marshall 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 Columbus 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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