Henry A. Arnett

Employment and Labor Relations

• Discrimination
• Employment Agreements
• Labor Relations/Union Issues
• Wrongful Termination

Workers Compensation

• Workers' Compensation
• Workers' Compensation Litigation

Why did you become an attorney?

I come from a family of farmers, so the law was not a career that I was exposed to very much. Still, it became apparent to me that being a lawyer was a profession that allowed me to help others (and being able to do so in an air-conditioned office instead of working in a hot field).

What made you choose your primary specialty focus of law?

I find representing individuals particularly gratifying. Often they are overwhelmed by the system, and we can help navigate them through the process.

What makes your law firm unique?

Our firm focuses on representing employees, individuals and employee organizations. For instance, we will represent injured workers in their workers' compensation claims; we will not represent employers who are fighting injured workers.

Describe your ideal client.

All of our clients need help; otherwise, they wouldn't be calling us. Our ideal client is one who is prepared when we meet and can provide the information we need to best represent the client.

Free Initial Consultation?

Worker's compensation consultations are always free. Free initial consultations may be provided in other areas depending upon the type of case involved.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Fees in worker's compensation cases are contingent; our fee is paid out of any benefits we recover for the client. Fees in other cases vary, depending on what is appropriate and reasonable for the particular case.

Degrees

School	Degree	Graduated
Ohio State University College of Law (summa cum laude)	Juris Doctor (JD)	1976

State Licenses

State	Date Admitted	License #
Ohio	01/01/1976	0011379

Court Admissions

• All Ohio Courts
• United States Supreme Court
• All Federal Courts in State of Ohio

Bar Association Memberships

• Ohio State Bar Association
• Columbus Bar Association

Other Memberships

• Labor Law Committee
• Workers' Compensation Committee

Continuing Education

Frequent speaker at conferences and seminars presented by organizations such as the State Employment Relations Board and the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters; current in all CLE requirements.

Significant Cases

Lima v. State, 2009-Ohio-2597. As counsel for Amicus Curiae Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters, filed brief in case in which the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the residency rights of Ohio public employees. Torchik v. Boyce (2009), 121 Ohio St.3d 440. As counsel for Amicus Curiae Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters, filed brief in case in which the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the rights of Ohio safety forces to recover for their injuries. State Emp. Relations Bd. v. Pierce Twp., 2003-Ohio-5433. Successfully represented firefighters who were terminated for their union activities. Harvey v. Ohio Dept. of Adm. Serv., 85 Ohio App.3d 156. Successfully represented public employee who was denied disability benefits. State, ex rel. Martin, v. Connor (1984), 9 Ohio St.3d 213. Represented claimant in case in which Court ruled that Bureau of Workers' Compensation was not entitled to recoup DWRF overpayments made under mistake of fact to injured worker.

Accomplishments

Past Chairman of Labor Law Committee, AV (Highest) Rating from Martindale Hubbell

Previous Employment

Partner/Shareholder of Livorno and Arnett Co., LPA, since 1986, Associate, Clayman and Jaffy, 1982-1986, Assistant Attorney General, State of Ohio, 1976-1982