Thomas Metzger

Tom Metzger is a nationally recognized employment law advisor, litigator, and trainer. For more than 25 years, he has developed expertise representing employers and executives in connection with covenants-not-to-compete, OSHA and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulatory and litigation matters, discrimination claims, contract disputes, and related workplace matters. Tom represents clients throughout the U.S. in a wide variety of industries, ranging from Fortune 50 companies to start-up ventures. He also advises some of the nation’s leading CEOs, financial advisors, and entrepreneurs in connection with litigation, contract negotiations, and related matters. He is recognized by his peers as one of the country’s leading employment law advisors and litigators. Tom has consistently and successfully tried cases to final verdict including over 25 major trial victories before state and federal courts throughout the U.S. Emphasizing an aggressive and efficient approach to litigation, he serves as lead counsel in complex and high-stakes matters, with particular emphasis on covenants-not-to-compete; OSHA and MSHA; FINRA; discrimination; and contract disputes. Tom also has significant experience providing strategic advice, practical solutions, and compliance assistance in several specialized areas, including safety audits and investigations; competition and trade secrets; employment discrimination; defamation; and privacy rights. Tom is a frequent speaker and trainer on employment law and litigation topics. He has contributed to numerous articles and news programs and has been interviewed by ABC, CBS, and NBC; Business Week, the Columbus Dispatch, Business First, Columbus CEO, among others. Has received highest rating possible from his peers through Martindale Hubbell (AV) for legal ability and ethical standards, and has been recognized as one of Ohio's Super Lawyers for many years, and is recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in America"