Fuhrer focuses her practice primarily in the firm’s Litigation area, with an emphasis on employment litigation, complex business litigation and appeals. Lori also focuses on public housing authorities and federally-assisted housing law. She joined the firm in 1998.
Litigation
Well-versed in trial and appellate work, Lori works on complex litigation matters, often extending her talents to federal court. Her extensive litigation experience includes complex business, banking, housing and employment cases.
Labor & Employee Relations
Lori‘s employment litigation practice focuses on defending employers against employment-related claims, including claims of wage and hour law violations, wrongful termination, and discrimination/retaliation.
Public Housing
Additionally, Lori regularly represents public housing authorities in litigation matters, and advises housing authorities as it relates to Ohio Revised Code chapter 3735, Ohio’s Sunshine and Public Records laws, federal housing laws and regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Click here to download/print Loriann's full bio (PDF) Fuhrer focuses her practice primarily in the firm’s Litigation area, with an emphasis on employment litigation, complex business litigation and appeals. Lori also focuses on public housing authorities and federally-assisted housing law. She joined the firm in 1998.
Litigation Well-versed in trial and appellate work, Lori works on complex litigation matters, often extending her talents to federal court. Her extensive litigation experience includes complex business, banking, housing and employment cases.
Labor & Employee Relations Lori‘s employment litigation practice focuses on defending employers against employment-related claims, including claims of wage and hour law violations, wrongful termination, and discrimination/retaliation.
Public Housing Additionally, Lori regularly represents public housing authorities in litigation matters, and advises housing authorities as it relates to Ohio Revised Code chapter 3735, Ohio’s Sunshine and Public Records laws, federal housing laws and regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Career Highlights - Recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer® by Law & Politics magazine. Ohio Super Lawyers are said to represent the top 5 percent of the legal profession.
- Honored as one of the "Top 25" women attorneys in Columbus by Law & Politics magazine.
- Inducted as a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America.
- Recognized by the Institute for Conflict Management as a certified mediator.
- Served as law clerk to the Honorable David A. Nelson, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1997-98.
Professional Memberships - American Bar Association, member
- Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Inc., Board of Directors, member
- Federal Bar Association, member
- Litigation Counsel of America, fellow
- Ohio State Bar Association, member
- The Sheryl L.Kraner, Esq. Youth and Family Behavioral Health Campus, Board of Directors, member, past president
Bar Admissions - Ohio
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Education - Juris Doctorate (1997)
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
With honors - Master of Arts, English (1990)
University of Toledo - Bachelor of Arts, English (1988)
Mount Union College
Magna cum laude