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Atty. Thomas Dudley Rooney

Atty. Thomas Dudley Rooney

Thomas Dudley Rooney is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, arbitration and mediation, college and university law and 5 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from Ohio University, Athens, OH in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Dudley Rooney at a glance

Thomas Dudley Rooney is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the S (1972). Educated at Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, OH (J.D., 1972) and Ohio University, Athens, OH (B.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Activities Cleveland Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Dudley Rooney is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, arbitration and mediation, college and university law and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from Ohio University, Athens, OH in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Thomas practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Dudley Rooney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Dudley Rooney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Thomas Dudley Rooney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas Dudley Rooney 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.

Thomas Dudley Rooney is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas Dudley Rooney is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Dudley Rooney

Where is Thomas Dudley Rooney's law office located?
Thomas Dudley Rooney's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Dudley Rooney handle?
Thomas Dudley Rooney focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Thomas Dudley Rooney practiced law?
Thomas Dudley Rooney has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Thomas Dudley Rooney go to law school?
Thomas Dudley Rooney earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Thomas Dudley Rooney for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Dudley Rooney 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 Thomas Dudley Rooney received?
Thomas Dudley Rooney's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, OH
- 1972
B.B.A.
Ohio University, Athens, OH
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the S
Admitted: 1972

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