Overview
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff is a mid-sized Columbus, Ohio, based law firm.
FDAR’s purpose is to provide high-quality, affordable legal services to public sector clients. Today, FDAR represents well over two hundred public sector clients throughout the State of Ohio. We represent municipalities, boards, commissions, agencies, and office-holders in over sixty-five of Ohio’s eighty-eight counties. Our client base varies from State office-holders to rural townships, from large metropolitan cities to villages, and from rural areas to the suburbs. This broad understanding of public sector law creates a more thorough and efficient representation of clients.
Our strength and continuous growth is reflected in our ability to remain on the cutting edge of our traditional areas of practice, while expanding our services to encompass the ever-changing areas of public sector law. We began the firm with a pro-management philosophy; that same philosophy has carried forward to the present. The firm’s strength and diversity stems from, and is maintained by, the strength and diversity of our staff. Our attorneys hail from a wide variety of backgrounds, from rural farm communities to large cities. Our perspectives and ideology are similarly varied. This diversity is perhaps best reflected in FDAR’s community involvement.
Our attorneys serve leadership roles in, and are active members of, their churches and temples. They volunteer in a wide variety of community activities including public and private school programs, Children’s Hospital, assisted living communities, numerous youth activities, humane societies, museums, art galleries, and community centers. This diversity allows us to successfully interact with a wide range of individuals as well as to analyze and address legal issues and problems from many perspectives.
FDAR’s purpose is to provide high-quality, affordable legal services to public sector clients. Today, FDAR represents well over two hundred public sector clients throughout the State of Ohio. We represent municipalities, boards, commissions, agencies, and office-holders in over sixty-five of Ohio’s eighty-eight counties. Our client base varies from State office-holders to rural townships, from large metropolitan cities to villages, and from rural areas to the suburbs. This broad understanding of public sector law creates a more thorough and efficient representation of clients.
Our strength and continuous growth is reflected in our ability to remain on the cutting edge of our traditional areas of practice, while expanding our services to encompass the ever-changing areas of public sector law. We began the firm with a pro-management philosophy; that same philosophy has carried forward to the present. The firm’s strength and diversity stems from, and is maintained by, the strength and diversity of our staff. Our attorneys hail from a wide variety of backgrounds, from rural farm communities to large cities. Our perspectives and ideology are similarly varied. This diversity is perhaps best reflected in FDAR’s community involvement.
Our attorneys serve leadership roles in, and are active members of, their churches and temples. They volunteer in a wide variety of community activities including public and private school programs, Children’s Hospital, assisted living communities, numerous youth activities, humane societies, museums, art galleries, and community centers. This diversity allows us to successfully interact with a wide range of individuals as well as to analyze and address legal issues and problems from many perspectives.
Rankings
Regional
Columbus-OH
Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Civil Rights LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Columbus-OH
Insurance LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Labor Law - ManagementTier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - InsuranceTier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentRankings
Regional
Columbus-OH
Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Civil Rights LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Columbus-OH
Insurance LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Labor Law - ManagementTier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - InsuranceTier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentPractice Areas
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 6 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC proudly has 5 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
New Albany, OH
7775 Walton Parkway, Suite 200
New Albany, OH 43054
United States