Karen T. Dunlevey

Karen T. Dunlevey: Experienced Employment Law Attorney in Dayton, Ohio

As a principal attorney in the Dayton and Cincinnati offices of Jackson Lewis P.C., Karen T. Dunlevey focuses her practice on employment litigation. She has successfully defended clients in a wide variety of matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, contract disputes, intentional torts, wage and hour disputes, and enforcement of non-compete agreements. Additionally, she advises clients on preventing litigation through the development and implementation of effective employment policies, procedures, and contracts.

Practice Areas

• Employment Law - Management
• Litigation - Labor and Employment

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2026)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2021)
• Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2018)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2016)
• Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Dayton (2015)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Dayton (2013)

Recognized By

• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2009
• Certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in Labor and Employment Law since 2002
• AV Rated and Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
• Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers

Education & Credentials

• Firms: Jackson Lewis P.C.
• Affiliations: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2009, Lawyer of the Year for Labor and Employment - Dayton (multiple years), Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law by the Ohio State Bar Association
• Universities: University of Dayton, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
• Education:
  • J.D., University of Dayton School of Law (2001)
  • B.A. in Political Science and History, Clarion University of Pennsylvania (1997)

Bar Admissions & Languages

• Ohio State Bar Association (2001)
• National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) (2015)