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Employment Lawyers in Newark, OH: 2026 rankings

55 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Newark: Coffman Employment Lawyers, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Bryant Legal, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 55.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 960 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

55 Newark employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 55 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Columbus ranking. See Employment lawyers in Columbus

Top 10 employment lawyers in Newark at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Newark at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Coffman Employment Lawyers655.0★ (139)Columbus, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Bryant Legal, LLC625.0★ (27)Columbus, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Mansell Law625.0★ (246)Columbus, 33 mi away——
4Nilges Legal Group LLC614.2★ (38)Columbus, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Morgan & Morgan594.8★ (960)Columbus, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
6Spitz, The Employee’s Law Firm584.4★ (126)Columbus, 31 mi away——
7The Fitch Law Firm574.9★ (222)Columbus, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd.564.6★ (47)Dublin, 39 mi away——
9Stepter Law Office554.8★ (13)Worthington, 33 mi away——
10Haynes Kessler Myers & Postalakis554.7★ (13)Worthington, 33 mi away——

All 55 employment lawyers in Newark, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. Based in Columbus, 33 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4400 N High St Ste 310, Columbus, OH 43214
    View profile for Bryant Legal, LLC(614) 704-0546

  3. #3 Mansell Law

    Based in Columbus, 33 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 246 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 246 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1457 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
    View profile for Mansell Law(614) 610-4134

  4. Based in Columbus, 32 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    34 N High St Suite 502 #502, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Nilges Legal Group LLC(216) 230-2955

  5. #5 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Columbus, 32 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 960 Google reviews, the most in Newark.

    • 4.8★ from 960 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21 E State St Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(614) 927-6770

  9. #9 Stepter Law Office

    Based in Worthington, 33 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7100 N High St #205, Worthington, OH 43085
    View profile for Stepter Law Office(614) 468-4100

  14. #14 Biller & Kimble, LLC

    Based in Columbus, 27 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4200 Regent St #200, Columbus, OH 43219
    View profile for Biller & Kimble, LLC(513) 202-0710

  16. #16 Bulldog Trial Lawyers

    Based in Worthington, 33 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    681 N High St, Worthington, OH 43085
    View profile for Bulldog Trial Lawyers(614) 388-8165

  17. #17 Reminger Co., LPA

    Based in Columbus, 34 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 2.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    955 Yard St Ste 330, Columbus, OH 43212
    View profile for Reminger Co., LPA(614) 228-1311

  20. #20 Einstein & Gibson LLC

    Based in Westerville, 29 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    615 Copeland Mill Rd #2a, Westerville, OH 43081
    View profile for Einstein & Gibson LLC(614) 734-0000

  23. #23 Barkan Meizlish Cox, LLP

    Based in Columbus, 27 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4200 Regent St Ste 210, Columbus, OH 43219
    View profile for Barkan Meizlish Cox, LLP(740) 204-2125

  24. #24 Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC

    Based in Columbus, 33 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Marconi Blvd #106, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC(614) 221-7548

How we ranked Newark employment lawyers

We scored 55 Newark employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Newark data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Newark: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Newark?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Newark, OH is Coffman Employment Lawyers with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bryant Legal, LLC (#2) and Mansell Law (#3) follow. We ranked 55 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Newark are open 24/7?

7 ranked employment lawyers in Newark post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Coffman Employment Lawyers (#1), Bryant Legal, LLC (#2) and Nilges Legal Group LLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Newark work on weekends?

7 of 55 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coffman Employment Lawyers (#1), Bryant Legal, LLC (#2) and Nilges Legal Group LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Newark employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 55 rated employment lawyers in Newark is 4.6★, with a median of 31 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 960 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Newark count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Newark city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Newark, OH charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Newark, OH ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Newark?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Newark

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 55 employment lawyers serving Newark.

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