Ethan Dawson

Class Actions

Lawsuits are expensive. So expensive, in fact, that the cost of litigating a matter can easily exceed the damages a successful plaintiff can expect to recover. That's where class actions come in.

Constitutional Law

Freedom of speech, of the press, of religion, from excessive force, from unreasonable searches and seizure, from government discrimination. Due process of law.

LGBT Rights

For years, LGBT people had no legal protection from discrimination in employment, housing, education, and other aspects of American life. Things are starting to change, although they have not changed enough. We stand ready in the fight.

Defamation (Libel and Slander)

When reputations are on the line, we've handled high-stakes matters.

Voting Rights

Chandra Law lawyers have been fighting for over a decade to protect Ohioans' voting rights against an onslaught of schemes by government officials to suppress the vote.

Business Litigation

Business disputes are not only expensive, but they can take a life of their own, draining the energy of executives and entrepreneurs alike.

Employment Discrimination

No matter the industry in which you work, federal and all states' laws provide extensive protections against discrimination and retaliation for reporting discrimination.

Employment Retaliation

Federal and state law protects individuals willing to stand up for themselves and others when they reasonable believe unlawful discrimination or other illegal activity has taken or is taking place.

Family Medical Leave Act

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance.

False Claims Act (Qui Tams)

If you work for a company that does business with the federal government or any of its agencies, and you suspect that your employer, or anyone else, has been engaged in fraudulent activity, federal law offers you protection.

First Amendment

Our experience and success in protecting these rights against government infringement is hardly paralleled. We particularly focus on First Amendment

Government Ethics, Misconduct, Fraud, & Abuse

Internal Investigations

Companies, governments, non-profit organizations, and interested citizens engage The Chandra Law Firm LLC in Cleveland and draw on our experiences to investigate potential misconduct.

Ohio Public Records Act, Open Meetings Act, FOIA, & Sunshine Laws

Police Misconduct & Brutality

Our firm helped negotiate the largest police-misconduct settlement in Cleveland history: the $6,000,000 settlement for the shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is still a serious problem in workplaces across the country. If you are a victim, it can be hard to come forward out of fears of retaliation. But the Chandra Law Firm LLC will have your back in your fight for justice.

Whistleblower Actions (False Claims Act)

But the False Claims Act is tricky, and there are many pitfalls for the unwary. Experience in these cases makes a big difference.

Wrongful Death

The Chandra Law Firm LLC has been entrusted with the solemn responsibility of representing grieving families who have lost loved ones. And we've obtained results.

Mediation

Religious Discrimination

While most people find that discussing religion is a subject best suited for doing so privately, many people unfortunately still have their religion held against them at the workplace, or by governments.

Title IX

Title IX is a federal civil-rights law that forbids sex discrimination in federally funded education programs. It applies to most public and private schools from kindergarten through college.

Race Discrimination

Sadly, far too many workers are still the victims of discrimination because of their race. While the law is on your side, proving that racism is the driving cause behind your suffering at work is a complex task requiring skilled representation.

Sex/gender Discrimination

Pregnancy Discrimination

Most pregnant women continue to work through their pregnancies. Unfortunately, some employers are convinced that treating pregnant employees fairly and equally hurts the bottom line.

Wage-and-Hour (Fair Labor Standards Act)

Recognizing the importance of labor conditions to the health, efficiency, and wellbeing of American workers, Congress enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process, and False Arrest

With our unique combination of experience in criminal cases, civil-rights litigation, and defamation law, we can help you recover damages for malicious prosecution.

Hazing

Beatings. Torture. Psychological harm. Even death. Hazing can be dangerous. And Ohio is one of 44 states with laws prohibiting it.

Wrongful Termination

While most people who've been fired feel wronged, that doesn't mean they've been wrongfully terminated in the eyes of the law, which can be harsh—and defines only a few narrow areas where employees can fight back. Here's how we find cases worth fighti

Constructive Discharge

A "constructive discharge" is an involuntary termination of employment

Taxpayer Lawsuits in Ohio

Crime Victims: Civil Action for Damages for Criminal Acts Under Ohio Revised Code § 2307.60

If you are a crime victim, there’s an Ohio law that may help you seek justice. Ohio Revised Code Section 2307.60 authorizes crime victims to file civil lawsuits against the persons responsible for injuring them. The statute applies broadly.

Public-Accommodations Discrimination

Unfortunately, discrimination does not just occur in the workplace.


Revenge Porn

On March 22, 2019, Ohio’s law prohibiting the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images––so-called “revenge porn”—went into effect: R.C. 2917.211.