- FraudThese laws are often industry specific – covering, for instance, seamen and railway workers – but also include environmental statutes covering clean water, asbestos, toxic waste, and other substances and practices. Securities fraud is also covered.
- Theft
- Restraining OrderDuwel Law represents clients in temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction hearings in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus Ohio areas.
- Corporate LawA breach of shareholder agreements or the articles of association occurs when contractual obligations are not fulfilled. When this happens, it can give rise to shareholder complaints.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsMergers and acquisitions are a regular feature in the business world and an effective strategy for growth and diversification. A company may opt for a merger and acquisition (M&A) to expand business or increase its market presence. When done properly, a merger and acquisition may allow your company to fulfill long-term goals and achieve new heights.
- Business FormationAt Duwel Law, we are poised and ready to guide prospective entrepreneurs and business owners through the complexities of business formation. We're available to discuss your unique business goals and explore your legal options. Whether you’re just starting out or already a seasoned entrepreneur, our team can lead you through every legal step involved in forming a new business and help you make wise decisions.
- Business DisputesDisputes are an inevitable aspect of running a business. Many of the disputes arise due to disagreements over contractual terms. When contract disputes arise, parties have several options for resolving them. One of them is going to court. However, litigation is often costly, risky, and time-consuming.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual Property
- Unfair CompetitionEmployees are required to preserve all employer confidential information and not disclose trade secrets even after their employment ends. Duwel Law has considerable experience and expertise in litigating and resolving disputes that arise in the areas of trade secrets, confidential/ proprietary information and unfair competition including representing parties at temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction hearings.
- Wrongful TerminationFederal and state statutes, however, protect employees from what has come to be called “wrongful termination.†Wrongful termination occurs when an employer discharges an employee for reasons of discrimination or retaliation.
- Employment DiscriminationIf you feel you’ve been discriminated against at work due to your disability, contact Duwel Law. Our employment discrimination attorneys will listen to your story, investigate, and advise you of your legal options to achieve the best available remedy. Reach out to us if you’re near Dayton or anywhere in the counties of Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Drake, or Warren.
- Employment ContractEmployment contracts may alter the employment-at-will relationship. In such cases, it is essential to properly define just cause for terminating the contract, and the applicability of severance payments at the time of termination.
- Employment LitigationOur firm is dedicated to providing the legal guidance and representation you or your business need in a variety of complex areas. From employment issues to business law and other legal situations, you can count on us.
- Non-compete AgreementAt Duwel Law, we represent both employers and employees in disputes and litigation arising from non-compete agreements in Dayton, Ohio, and surrounding counties of Montgomery, Warren, Darke, Miami, and Greene. If you need assistance with drafting an enforceable non-compete, you have been asked to sign the agreement by a prospective employer, or you have a dispute with your employer/employee regarding the provisions of the agreement, consider contacting our attorneys.
- Severance AgreementA severance agreement is a common document utilized by employers at the end of an employment relationship. Great care must be taken in drafting the document to ensure all appropriate statutory language is included.
- Sexual HarassmentSince 1964 and the enactment of the Civil Rights Act, discrimination based on sex and any form of sexual harassment has been prohibited in workplaces nationwide. Preceding that, the Ohio Civil Rights Act of 1959 created the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) to “prevent and eliminate the practice of discrimination in employment.†The commission through the years expanded the reach of discrimination to include sexual harassment.
- Real Estate LitigationIn addition to employment and business law, we also provide a wide range of services including human resources training to enhance productivity, mediation & arbitration to resolve disputes, real estate law representation, and general legal services for individuals and businesses throughout the greater Dayton, Ohio area.
- Real Estate TransactionsDuwel Law can assist you with commercial and residential real estate leases, real estate purchase transactions, including the drafting of deeds and financial instruments.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Personal InjuryDuwel Law provides mediation and arbitration services for all types of civil disputes including personal injury, employment litigation, business disputes, and contractual issues.
- Social Security DisabilityDuwel Law will assist you in obtaining your disability benefits and often works with your physicians and medical providers to properly present your claim. Duwel Law understands the role that social security disability awards plays in obtaining your private disability payments and often assists clients in their appeal of a denial of long-term disability benefits.
- Disability DiscriminationIn 2020, according to statistics published by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 2,130 residents of Ohio filed charges of discrimination at work. Of these, 825 – or nearly 40 percent – were charges based on disability discrimination.
- ForeclosureDuwel Law utilizes creativity, innovation, and problem-solving techniques to assist clients in real estate matters, such as the filing and discharging of mechanic liens, certificates of judgment and real estate foreclosures. Duwel Law has also advised clients who have been victimized by predatory lending practices.
- Tax Law