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Charles Kohler, Arbitrator, Westerville, Ohio.

Charles Kohler

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Kohler Arbitration
Post Office Box 2634
Westerville, OH 43086
Tel: (614) 226-8521
Website: www.KohlerArbitration.com
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Recognized to Ohio Chapter for Arbitration

Regularly travels out of state to: Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

Other ADR Services: ADR Training/CME, Court-Appointed Neutral (Special Master), Discovery Referee, Fact Finding
Video Conferencing
Available
  • Practice Commenced1993
  • # of MEDS (as of 12/11/24)150
  • # of ARBS (as of 12/11/24)600
Current Practice
Online / In-Person
  • CHARLESTON-HUNTINGTON
  • CINCINNATI
  • CLEVELAND-AKRON-CANTON
  • COLUMBUS
  • DAYTON
  • LIMA-VAN WERT
  • TOLEDO
  • YOUNGSTOWN

Biographical

My practice focuses on arbitration and mediation. Previously, I served as a Senior Administrative Hearing Officer for the State of Ohio and as a mediator for the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals. For approximately three years, I represented employers in various aspects of labor and employment law. Additionally, I worked as a tax accountant for Price Waterhouse. I have mediated cases for the EEOC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Since 2002, I have been a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators and have issued over 600 labor arbitration awards.

 
 

Case Experience

  • ADA Disability
  • Civil Rights
  • Contract Disputes
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Labor/Unions
  • Local Govt./Municipalities
  • Postal
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wage & Hour/FMLA
  • Workers' Compensation

Education

  • Juris Doctor -  Duke University School of Law
  • The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance and Economics)
  • Attended many training seminars conducted by the National Academy of Arbitrators and the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals.

Memberships & Affiliations

  • National Academy of Arbitrators
  • The Florida Bar
  • Ohio State Bar Association (Member of  Labor and Employment Law Section Council) 
  • Member of Labor Arbitator Panels for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
  • American Arbitration Association Labor Arbitration Panel
  • Member of Roster of Neutrals for the Ohio State Employment Relations Board;
  • Appointed as Special Magistrate for the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

Rates Information

I charge $350 per hour with a two hour minimum for virtual sessions, and a four hour minimum for in-person sessions. The minimum is due seven days in advance of the sessions. Once a session is scheduled, I charge the minimum fee if the session is cancelled fewer than 14 days before the session.

For in-person hearings, I charge reasonable travel expenses from Columbus, Ohio, or Port Charlotte, Florida, whichever is closer. I also charge for travel time at a rate of $200.00 per hour. Travel expenses include airfare, car rental, lodging, meals, etc. If I drive to a hearing, I charge mileage at the IRS rate.

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