Atty. Mary Ellen Fairfield

Atty. Mary Ellen Fairfield

Mary Ellen Fairfield is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, trial practice, products liability and 6 other areas of law. Mary received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Columbus Columbus 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Mary Ellen Fairfield at a glance

Mary Ellen Fairfield is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1972) and Purdue University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mary Ellen Fairfield is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, trial practice, products liability and 6 other areas of law
  • Mary received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Mary practices at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Ellen Fairfield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Ellen Fairfield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

Mary Ellen Fairfield is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Ohio →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Mary Ellen Fairfield is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

Mary Ellen Fairfield is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Mary Ellen Fairfield 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.

Mary Ellen Fairfield 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mary Ellen Fairfield

Where is Mary Ellen Fairfield's law office located?
Mary Ellen Fairfield's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Ellen Fairfield handle?
Mary Ellen Fairfield focuses on discrimination, personal injury, product liability, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Mary Ellen Fairfield practiced law?
Mary Ellen Fairfield has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Mary Ellen Fairfield go to law school?
Mary Ellen Fairfield earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Mary Ellen Fairfield for a consultation?
You can contact Mary Ellen Fairfield 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 Mary Ellen Fairfield received?
Mary Ellen Fairfield's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1972
B.A.
Purdue University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1973

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