Atty. Ryan C. Spitzer
A partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment and Public Law Practice Groups, Ryan’s practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment law and litigation, with a particular emphasis on the intricacies tied to public sector jurisdictions. Prior to joining Isaac Wiles, Ryan worked for a local labor and employment law firm representing management.
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Ryan C. Spitzer is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Miller, LLC. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio Southern District of Ohio Northern District of Ohio Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Cour (2015). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 2015) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 2012). Active member of Professional & Community Activities Professional •Ohio State Bar Association •Columbus Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment and Public Law Practice Groups, Ryan’s practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment law and litigation, with a particular emphasis on the intricacies tied to public sector jurisdictions
- Prior to joining Isaac Wiles, Ryan worked for a local labor and employment law firm representing management
- His experience includes negotiating collective bargaining agreements, defending employers in grievance arbitrations, and defending management before the National Labor Relations Board, State Employment Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission
- Ryan has provided daily counsel to management’s human resources professionals on topics such as the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and interpretations of Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Before private practice, Ryan worked for the Miami County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
- There, he handled civil and criminal matters in the Prosecutor’s office and was involved in the presentation of a number of cases, including felony jury trials, juvenile court adjudications, and Children’s Services matters
- He also drafted several appellate briefs and participated in various appellate level oral arguments
- While in the Prosecutor’s Office, Ryan’s work included providing legal advice to the Miami County Board of County Commissioners, and various Townships within the county, as well as being appointed a Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in multiple counties throughout the region
- When he’s not busy practicing law, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes and all of Cleveland’s sports teams
- Articles & Presentations Articles •Your Boss and Your Phone: The Mike Babcock Scandal Highlights a Workplace Battleground, January 5, 2024 •Transit Agencies Should Tread Carefully When Restricting Photography, January 5, 2024 •Public Sector Employees and First Amendment Free Speech Under Garcetti, 2020 •CBD Oil and Positive Employee Drug Screens - Users Beware!, 2021 Presentations • Spotting Drug Use in the Workplace and the Effect of Legalized Marijuana, County Loss Control Coordinators Associations, September 2024 • Getting on the Ballot - Local Transit Funding Options, NEORide, August 2024 • Workplace Harrassment, Southwest Ohio Court, April 2024 • Licensing Regulations, and Restrictions - Oh My!
- An Overview on CDL’s in Townships, Ohio Township Association Winter Conference and Trade Show, January 2023 • Unionization and the NLRB Process, Ohio Restaurant Association, October 2022 • CBD Products, Hemp, and Employee Positive Drug Tests, June 2021 • Collective Bargaining, CCAO/CEAO Winter Conference, December 2021 Honors • Ohio SuperLawyer Rising Stars, 2024 •Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2025-2026
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan C. Spitzer 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.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 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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