The union labor lawyers at Smith's Law Offices provide skilled legal representation, utilizing effective tools to empower union leaders in delivering strong and responsive advocacy for their members.
They combine extensive experience with cutting-edge advocacy to protect and advance the interests of working people across Ohio. With over fifty-seven years of collective experience, they have aided unions across a range of industries, including public and private transportation, police services, manufacturing, mining, health care, security, ready mix, construction, baking, and public services.
Smith's Law Offices exclusively represents unions in its labor practice. Given the resources that employers allocate for legal counsel and union-busting efforts, union leaders require dependable attorneys like those at Smith's Law Offices. They offer strategic legal representation to navigate negotiations at the bargaining table, arbitration hearings, unfair labor practices, and elections.
"Attorney Brian J. Smith is an outstanding attorney. As the President of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 268, I can attest that Attorney Brian J. Smith represents 1,900 ATU members strong at Local 268 in arbitrations hearings and contract negotiations.
Attorney Smith is the Right Choice to Represent You Whether You are a Labor Organization or an Individual."
William H. Nix, Sr.
President / Business Agent, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 268
Proactive daily counseling and advising, including participation in board and membership meetings.
Representation in negotiations, fact-finding proceedings, mediations, conciliations, and interest arbitrations.
Representation in labor arbitrations, addressing disciplinary actions and contract interpretations.
Comprehensive leadership training for stewards, trustees, executive board members, officers, and business agents.
Representation in proceedings before the State Employment Relations Board (SERB), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Initiating and defending against unfair labor practice charges, along with litigation in state and federal courts.
Expert guidance in internal union governance and elections.
Conducting internal elections for union officers.
Smith's Law Offices empowers unions with the resources they need to succeed.We understand the unique challenges faced by unions. With extensive experience working with diverse labor organizations, we recognize the critical need for access to comprehensive legal resources.
We invest in cutting-edge legal databases, including BNA/Bloomberg and all Labor Arbitration Reports. This provides us with unparalleled access to information on union organizing, unfair labor practices, internal union operations, and arbitration precedents.
Our team, led by Mr. Smith, excels in legal research and drafting. We leverage our expertise to provide cost-effective solutions for arbitrator evaluations, case law research, and the development of persuasive legal briefs.
Bridging the Gap:
We believe all unions, regardless of size, deserve access to the best legal resources. Our goal is to empower local unions and their leaders with the tools they need to effectively represent their members' interests.
Solidarity, loyalty, and strength have been vital for the formation and growth of unions, continuing to serve as cornerstones as they navigate constant changes and challenges. One of the key challenges is the need for unions to protect their members while ensuring financial stability.
Recognizing this dual necessity, Smith's Law Offices is committed to reducing legal costs while enhancing legal services. We offer unions a variety of customized fee options, including per-project fees, flat monthly fees, and competitive hourly rates. This flexibility allows our clients to improve the quality of their services while simultaneously reducing expenses.
Brian J. Smith and John Sivinski have extensive experience representing unions that advocate for employees across a wide range of industries, including public and private transportation, policing, corrections, dispatching, manufacturing, mining, healthcare, education, security services, ready-mix concrete, construction, baking, and public services.
Their representation includes employees at various organizations, such as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority, Ohio Turnpike Commission, Cleveland Public Schools, Medina County Engineer's Office, Lorain County Detention Center, Cargill, Inc., Granger Trucking, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal, Smuckers, Pierre’s, Schwebels, and the cities of North Royalton, Broadview Heights, and Strongsville, among others.
