Robert Kapitan

Robert was born and raised in Cleveland but has represented clients across the nation and worked with attorneys at the highest level of his profession. 

Since 2001, Robert Kapitan has counseled management and employee clients in employment and labor law. The first four years of his practice was dedicated exclusively to representing management in labor arbitration disputes, collective bargaining and general counseling. In 2006, Robert opened his own practice and expanded to include the representation of employees in workplace disputes involving contracts, non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims, and wrongful termination. He also represented union members in grievance arbitrations and contract negotiation. In addition, Robert continued to represent large and small businesses in employee and contract disputes. From simple non-compete contracts to dissolution agreements to litigation, Robert handled all aspects of a business's legal needs.  

In 2012, Robert accepted the position of general counsel of an international labor union. In that position, he represented clients in over 40 states and settled or won over 250 arbitration cases. Robert also successfully litigated over a dozen federal lawsuits, including arguments before federal district and circuit courts. But his representation was not limited to arbitration and civil litigation. Robert also represented his clients before federal agencies such as the NLRB, DOL, and EEOC. And, he was responsible for counseling his clients on regulatory matters, including the creation of multi-employer health insurance and retirement plans. Lastly, Robert also participated in the negotiation of over 50 collective bargaining agreements, including lock-outs and strikes.

Currently, Robert maintains his own practice and is of-counsel with the Lazzaro Law Firm which specializes in class action wage and hour litigation. 

Education

Miami University, BS (1996); 
BS in Finance; 

Cleveland Marshall College of Law, JD (2001)  cum laude
Journal of Law and Health
President of the International Law Students Association
CALI Award of Excellence

Admissions and Associations

Admitted to practice in Ohio state courts, ND Ohio, SD Ohio, WD Michigan and 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

Ohio State Bar Association
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Cleveland Chapter of the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association
Labor Employment Relations Association
Super Lawyers - Ohio Rising Star 2011 and 2012 
FINRA Arbitrator Panel
Pennsylvania Bureau of Mediation Arbitrator Panel
Richfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals Member
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