The Government Relations Practice Group, in close collaboration with the firm’s accomplished Litigation Practice Group, delivers comprehensive representation in complex, high-stakes constitutional and appellate matters. Our team is frequently engaged to discuss significant legal questions that shape public policy and interpret fundamental rights.
The Benesch team regularly represents clients in state and federal constitutional issues, including statutory interpretation and the protection of fundamental rights.
Benesch advocates for public entities, associations, businesses and individuals before state and federal trial courts, intermediate appellate courts and supreme courts.
Our team leverages a deep understanding of both legal and governmental landscapes to advance client interests in cases that often set important precedent and influence the law in Ohio and beyond.
Our proficiency in constitutional and appellate litigation ensures that clients receive sophisticated counsel and effective advocacy in matters with far-reaching implications.
Benesch received a first-tier ranking in the city of Columbus in Administrative/Regulatory Law, and the firm’s Government Relations Practice is ranked Metropolitan Tier 1 in Cleveland by Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”
As special counsel hired by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, successfully defended a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge in disqualification proceedings filed by a convicted double murderer in the Ohio Supreme Court. The Supreme Court dismissed the proceedings and the judge remains on the case.
Represented OneOhio Recovery Foundation in cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas concerning the Ohio Public Records Act and Ohio Open Meetings Act (“Acts”). The cases concluded on terms favorable to OneOhio and led to a change in law to clarify that the Acts do not apply to OneOhio. OneOhio is proceeding with its important work in an open and transparent manner to assure the monies are distributed to those who need them most.
Represented a labor organization in the defense of a defamation action before the Ohio Supreme Court.
Represented the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the State of Ohio against a Voting Rights Act challenge to the at-large election of Ohio’s Municipal, County, Common Pleas, and Appellate Judges.
Represented the organized construction trades in their challenge to legislation that prohibits public sector project labor agreements.
Represented Republican majority members of the Ohio Apportionment Board in U.S. Supreme Court litigation/appeals (1991-2003) in the approval of their legislative redistricting plans.
Represented a nursing home association in a constitutional challenge to state regulation establishing Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Represented the organized construction trades in the defense of a public sector project agreement against constitutional and statutory challenges.
Represented the County Coroners Association in an action regarding the disposal of body parts following an autopsy.
Represents a public pension system defending its provision of health care insurance to its retirees.
Successfully defended small business client against a government enforcement action to prevent license suspension or revocation.
Won dismissal of extraordinary writ action against Cuyahoga County Judges challenging transfer of cases under local commercial docket rules.
Secured dismissal of injunctive relief action filed against association of Ohio counties by several individual counties.
Prior counsel to Ohio Elections Commission while serving as an Assistant Ohio Attorney General and have litigated cases before the Commission on behalf of private clients.
Successfully defended the legality and constitutionality of Ohio Medical Marijuana Program in multiple court actions.
In a case of statewide and national significance, won writ of prohibition issued by Ohio Supreme Court on behalf of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge to prevent retired judges from convening private jury trials.
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