Atty. Mr John Gerak

Mr John Gerak is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, harassment, wage and hour law and 51 other areas of law. John received a M.B.A. degree from Fontbonne College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 24 yrs experience 24 year

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About Mr John Gerak at a glance

Mr John Gerak is a Managing Shareholder, Cleveland Office based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2002), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2004), U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern Dist (2006), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2008). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 2002) and Fontbonne College (M.B.A. Pennsylvania, 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federal Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Mr John Gerak is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, harassment, wage and hour law and 51 other areas of law
John received a M.B.A. degree from Fontbonne College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
John practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Mr John Gerak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mr John Gerak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Mr John Gerak is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Ohio →

Workplace Discrimination

Mr John Gerak is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Ohio →

Sexual Harassment

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mr John Gerak is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 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 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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Where is Mr John Gerak's law office located?

Mr John Gerak's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Mr John Gerak handle?

Mr John Gerak focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.

How long has Mr John Gerak practiced law?

Mr John Gerak has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.

Where did Mr John Gerak go to law school?

Mr John Gerak earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (M.B.A. Pennsylvania, 1998).

How can I contact Mr John Gerak for a consultation?

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What awards or recognition has Mr John Gerak received?

Mr John Gerak's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Harassment Labor and Employment Wage and Hour Law Affirmative Action Age Discrimination In Employment Confidentiality Agreements Covenants Not To Compete Employment Arbitration Employment At Will Employment Breach Of Contract Employment Civil Rights Employment Claims Employment Class Actions Employment Contracts Employment Defense Employment Disability Discrimination Employment Discrimination Employment Law Employment Litigation Employment Mediation Employment Practices Liability Insurance Employment Termination Equal Employment Opportunity Law Fair Employment Practices Fair Labor Standards Family and Medical Leave Act Federal Employment Law Labor Arbitration Labor Law Labor Relations Management Employment Law Management Labor Law Minimum Wage Law National Labor Relations Act National Origin Discrimination Negligent Hiring Noncompete Litigation Noncompetition And Non Solicitation Agreements Outsourcing Personnel Policies Personnel Training Reductions In Force Restrictive Covenants Retaliatory Discharge Sexual Harassment Title VII Discrimination Unfair Labor Practices Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Union Elections WARN Act Whistleblower Litigation Workplace Violence Wrongful Termination Wrongful Termination Defense

Education

J.D.

University of Pittsburgh

- 2002

M.B.A. Pennsylvania

Fontbonne College

- 1998

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio

Admitted: 2002

U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Admitted: 2004

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern Dist

Admitted: 2006

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Admitted: 2008

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana

Admitted: 2009

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