Atty. Robert W. "Bob" Maxwell II
Bob Maxwell has practiced law since 1969, representing management in all areas of labor and employment law. He has extensive experience in labor negotiations, arbitrations, employment law litigation in federal and state courts and proceedings before government agencies.
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Robert W. "Bob" Maxwell II is a employment and litigation attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1968) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bob Maxwell has practiced law since 1969, representing management in all areas of labor and employment law
- He has extensive experience in labor negotiations, arbitrations, employment law litigation in federal and state courts and proceedings before government agencies
- Bob has been a part-time instructor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, and he has co-authored several books, articles and legal publications dealing with labor and employment law
- Before becoming a partner with Keating Muething & Klekamp in 1988, Bob was a partner with the Cincinnati firm of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert W. "Bob" Maxwell II handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert W. "Bob" Maxwell II is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Cincinnati 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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