I was denied unemployment due to a misunderstanding and the lawyers at The Law Offices of Brian J. Smith helped me work things out and get the money I was owed. Thanks team!

I cannot recommend Brian enough. His intuitive approach to what I thought was a doomsday scenario, proved to be the right call. I will say that is the experience that money cannot buy. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

I was looking for an attorney who specialized in unemployment matters, and after a long search, I found Brian J. Smith. From our very first conversation, he was professional, respectful, and direct about what to expect in this type of case. He also offered to clarify any points that weren’t already covered on his comprehensive website. We discussed a fair, competitive rate and proceeded with confidence. Once I provided Brian with the essential facts surrounding my case, he went straight to work. His approach was thorough, well-organized, and unwavering. He turned every piece of information to my advantage, and his method ultimately left my former employer woefully unprepared. Thanks to Brian’s expertise, I won my case. If you need an attorney for a similar issue, send Brian a message or call him right away. I highly recommend his services!

They did a great job in preparing me for the appeal .Was great in helping with the paperwork filings. I would 100% recommend them if you have a unemployment claim. They won my case and it was against one of the biggest companies in Ohio. Thanks

I am very pleased with how my unemployment case was handled and resolved by the efficient and compassionate efforts of Mr. John Sivinski and everyone at the Law Offices of Brian J. Smith. Thanks so much.

I 1000% recommend this law office to help with unemployment. They won my case for me. They made sure I understand the law about unemployment and was upfront about everything.

What a wonderful experience with the law firm of Brian j. Smith. John was my attorney and did an excellent job as my case went on for several months. John was always there whenever I had questions or concerns. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney. I highly recommend this firm for anyone who is in need of assistance.

I am grateful to Brian Smith and John Sivinski for their guidance, patience and their exceptional legal expertise to help me settle my unemployment PUA case against ODJFS. Their guidance throughout the process was invaluable. They were able to explain the legal concepts and implications to me throughout the process. I am grateful and proud that you people were able to assist me SUCCESSFULLY. APPRECIATED! APPRECIATED! I will highly recommend Brian, Sivinski and their Law firm to anyone in need of legal assistance, especially with cases involving ODJFS.

I am very grateful for Brian, his team, and their exceptional legal expertise. They helped me win a case against ODJFS regarding PUA, and their guidance throughout the process was invaluable. Their ability to explain complex legal concepts made me feel confident and informed at every step. I was also appreciative of the quick responses to my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Brian and his firm to anyone in need of legal assistance, especially with cases related to ODJFS.

They won my unemployment hearing so easily i dont think they lose!. If you have an appeal and just want to win and receive your funds hire them ! They seem to know the unemployment judges and how the system works 10/10 recommend.

Personable and professional! Navigating the unemployment process was a nightmare for me. I went from being approved to disallowed and ended up with an over payment that I had to pay back. After contacting attorney Brian Smith for help with my UCRC appeal and hearing it was a breeze. His help was invaluable and I cannot thank him enough.

I'm very glad that I reached out ahead of my unemployment hearing. After nearly two months of stress and confusion, it was a tremendous relief to discuss my situation with calm, clear-eyed professionals, and have an experienced attorney in my corner for the hearing itself. I'm grateful to Brian Smith and John Sivinski for their guidance and patience, and recommend requesting a free consultation to anyone who's on the fence about retaining an attorney to help in an unemployment case.

Brian and John made it evident that they knew job laws and how I was wrongfully terminated but also representation makes a huge difference when companies don’t take you seriously and they made the difference on behalf of the decision thank you for you help and patience.

I would highly recommend this firm for legal matters. John Ready and Brian Smith were exceptional in handling my case. My case was handled swiftly, and the law offices of Brian J. Smith exceeded my expectations for legal representation. John Ready, in particular, was very knowledgeable and comforting. He walked me through the entire grueling process. It is never easy dealing with legal matters. I am very grateful for choosing this firm!

Mr. Smith and his associate, Mr. Sivinski, were very professional in handling my case. Mr. Sivinski really placed a lot of emphasis on the facts and the details of my case. I am very grateful to have them take my case.

John handled everything professionally and got the outcome for me that we were looking for.

I got a DUI on St Patrick’s day of this year and I was absolutely terrified that this would affect my career and my licensing with the company I work for. I had someone mention this law firm to help with the case and not only were they able to help me get the DUI dropped to a physical control but also was able to get it dropped to a charge with 0 points on my record. I am extremely grateful for them. They exceeding my expectations and we’re professional from start to finish. I would highly recommend for anyone considering a DUI lawyer in the future!

Over the phone Brian and John were very professional and knowledgeable. Leading up to the court date everything I need to do to prepare was clearly communicated and I was kept up to date on all changes. On the day of court John showed up early, was well dressed, and efficiently represented me and my interests. Both Brian and John were very direct, if you’re looking for some straight shooters these are your guys.

Helped me out more than expected! Very thorough and detailed. John Ready and Brian Smith make an outstanding team.

John and Brian were outstanding lawyers and helped put me at ease throughout the entire awful situation. John was the primary lawyer assigned to my case and was always ready to answer EVERY SINGLE question I had, no matter day or time. He always responded quickly and made me feel like he truly cared about me as a person and not just a client. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of alcohol-related offenses. (He even stumped my judge with a rarely-used Ohio state statute!) I am glad my situation was resolved. I am even happier that I chose to hire this team to represent and support me through the process. They were honest, candid and compassionate. Absolutely recommend them to anyone who finds themselves in this situation.

Brian and his team were great from the start. He took care of everything that needed to be done to win my appeal to the ODJFS about verifying my identity, even after the deadline to file an appeal was past. Brian communicated and responded to my questions in a timely manner and helped me navigate the whole process. I am thankful for his knowledge and the positive outcome of this whole ordeal.

Possibly the most knowledgeable and ambitious legal team in the state of Ohio. No exaggeration. Brian is number One. A++

This is the best law firm around. Brian and his team did an amazing job. This was my first OVI, they worked my case and got me a great deal of a lifetime. I'm so thankful for Brian Smith. Best Deal Ever. 5 Stars all the way!!

I hired them for a past unemployment claim. They were very helpful with my questions, and made the whole process very easy for me. They won the case. I would highly recommend them for help with unemployment or any of their other services.

Always kept me in the loop. Always knowledgeable.

He handled my case with unemployment very well and quickly. Very thankful to have hired him to settle my case!

Excellent attorneys, very diligent. Gave me a great deal of confidence. Highly recommend.

Brian and John were Amazing on helping me win my case with unemployment!!! I would recommend them to help fight for you.

Very helpful in answering my questions, good and courteous communication.

Thank you so much to my Attorneys Brian and John who won my unemployment hearing for me. I must say as time was ticking I started getting discouraged until I was recommended to Brian’s firm. My attorneys were professional and attentive to hearing my case. They stayed in constant contact with me and were legally prepared to present my case. They showed compassion and listened to my case concerns. I’m thankful for this firm helping me and doing their best to present nothing but the truth and facts of my case. I appreciated the fact that I had access to call my attorneys and they personally picked up their phones. They worked fast and aggressively and stayed diligent in working on my case. Thank You Brian and John for your dedication and time. I’m so happy and you have brought me some peace to my life “Winning” my case with unemployment. God Bless and Thank You again.

I had problems with Ohio unemployment. I talked to him on the phone. Very professional and gave me good advice.

Excellent Lawyer! I can tell Brian works for the people. He's thorough, knows Ohio Law really well, and his prices are reasonable. He helped me out with an obscure problem that others would have avoided. Highly recommended.

These gentlemen will have your back the whole process. Highly recommend

I’ve never had to hire an attorney before. I was completely out of my comfort zone and had to put all my trust in someone I’d never met. This was a nervewracking situation for me. While I won’t go into detail, suffice it to say that it was the best money I’ve ever spent. I won my case. I’m so relieved and thankful for my legal team who were patient, straightforward, dedicated subject matter experts. Great experience and I cannot recommend more highly.

Very helpful, honest and professional in correcting a PUA claim issue that was deemed fraud by ODJFS many years later. Highly Recommend!

Brian Smith was very professional and easy to work with. He did a great job getting my case to a positive resolution.

I was just fortunate that I saw this attorney's office and will always be grateful for their expertise, and diligence. Helping me from start to finish, in understanding what the laws are for my particular case. I would highly recommend these attorneys to anyone in need of honest and good advice about the legal process. I will be thanking them for the rest of my life.

Brian took care of everything so I didn’t have to worry myself with how and what to do. I just won my case and I’m so happy! Thank you!

The most skilled lawyers in alcohol related cases, they are worth every single dime! John Ready and John Sivinski are absolutely wonderful attorneys who take your future into account, it’s not just about getting it over with and the money. You could not go wrong with these two!

I had the best experience with this law firm. John and Brian were excellent help to me so grateful for them. Everybody should use them. It was very easy and hasslefree once I found them to help me. I really appreciate you guys. Thank you very much. I won my unemployment, don’t get better than that.

These guys won my appeal!!!!! Many thanks to Jon and Brian. So grateful I was able to find quick, legal representation with expansive knowledge on employment law/unemployment benefits. Would recommend them to anyone!!

Brian Smith and John Sivinski , are amazing! This team represented me in an unemployment case against a national chain/corporation, and we won! They were forthright, determined, and professional, yet kind and understanding. I am grateful for their representation!

Very professional & could not of had of picked a better firm! Thank you for your service & this law firm is highly recommended!

A very conscientious Attorney. The Law Office of Brian J. Smith worked diligently on an accused OVI charge that wasn't looking good in my favor and because of that, I was able to get the charge reduced to a minor offense. It was a great experience being represented by such a meticulous firm.

Wonderful attorneys! Very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend them.

Attorney Smith was able to answer all my questions quickly and concisely. Him and his team researched my case and successfully got my charges dismissed. I can't recommend them enough.

I cannot say enough great things about Brian. I was really having a tough time at my job and Brian didn’t hesitate to return my calls and offer me counsel even before I became a client. It’s rare to meet someone this caring and genuine. I’m so happy that he’s my go-to lawyer in Ohio for employment issues and I highly recommend him to help solve all of your needs.

First off, I want to thank Brian Smith and John Sivinski. You two honestly saved my life. I no longer knew what else to do in my unemployment case and I was worried about my situation. So I contacted Mr. Smith. He guided me step by step with great patience and extensive knowledge. Always willing to help and answer any queries I had. For his part, Mr. Sivinski told me clearly how I should pay attention to every word said, opening my eyes to the situation and preparing for the hearing. It was perfect! I immensely grateful to both of you. The result was favorable to us. Thanks again!

Great people... They handled my case with great concern for winning my trial regardless of the payout size. I would recommend them to anyone that needs there services in the state of ohio. They know what there doing and they do it well ! Thank you Law offices of Brian J. Smith, i appreciate everything you did to help me.

Thorough, knowledgeable, concise, and supportive. I hope I never need their services again, but if I do I won't hesitate to ask them to represent me.

Very professional. Straight to the point. Very knowledgeable. Great lawyers!!

I could not have won my case without them. Thank you so much!

Brian and his team were able to help me through a difficult process and was able to get it handled in a timely manner. They were very professional and helpful. I will be using them again if needed. Thank you again!

Highly recommend Brian Smith and John Sivinski. John Sivinski did a great job of representing me in an unemployment hearing appeal. They walked me through the whole process, prepared me for the hearing, and helped me get a decision in my favor.

Thank you so much for all of your hard work and my positive outcome!

I was represented by these guys, Brian chilled out my anxiety and John spoke to me for days before the hearing and was the lawyer present at the hearing. Thank you Brian and thank you John, I felt extremely protected by you and by the law. John is also not just an amazing lawyer, he is also an amazing human being(I am a 💯 sure that had I had a lot of conversations with Brian, I would say the same about him as well). I believe that both Brian and John are individual professionals that do not do what they do for money but for protecting people who do not know how to protect themselves. I believe the reason that they win so many cases is because of how intelligent they are and because they believe in the rights of the little guys and again protecting the little guys(gals) when harmed. Again, thank you, my outlook on humanity is a little brighter and I am not exaggerating.

I highly recommend the Law Offices of Brian J Smith, Ltd. I received excellent, professional counsel from John for my unemployment appeal. He was knowledgeable, prepared for my hearing and attentive to my concerns. I would not hesitate to obtain their services in the future.

Outstanding Representation. Brian Smith did an outstanding job representing me with a challenging case. I had been trying to resolve my case with ODJFS for months, and Brian was able to clear things up, entirely in my favor, in a few weeks. Brian was very professional and prompt in responding to me and any filling needs. So pleased I retained Brian to represent me.

I got fired for someone else negligence and Brian helped me win my unemployment case. Thank you so much for everything.

5 stars. Very professional and results oriented. Got my OVI charge dismissed. Always helpful and responsive to any questions I had. Would 100% recommend if you find yourself needing legal assistance in an area of their expertise. Thanks again Brian!

10/10 recommend!!! VERY professional and thorough with what he does! He helped me get my DUI dropped to a reckless opp and my license suspension was only 3 months. I blew a .126. If you have any fears at all he will definitely help you with that all the way to the end! Very affordable and also will do payments. I couldn't be more happy and grateful

A few months ago I contacted the Law Offices of Brian Smith and John Sivinski. I spoke directly with Brian and informed him of my legal dilemma. After explaining my situation Brian agreed to take on my case. From the beginning both, Brian and John, were very professional and showed empathy regarding my circumstance. In fact, many times during the process I was discouraged, however, Brian and John always, in a cordial manner, convinced me to relax and stay positive. They knew how important this case was to me and never made light of that fact. Brian and John had a good strategy and reinforced the plan of action continually to relax and comfort me and persuaded me to be less tense and anxious. It didn't take me long to recognize that both, Brian and John, were vigilant and resilient individuals. They reassured me of their advice and decisions constantly. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Brian and John were easily accessible, be it by phone, email, text or voicemail regardless what day of the week or the time. There are no guarantees in life, but am pleased to convey, recently, we won our argument and the legal case is over. I extend my sincere thanks and deepest gratitude to both, Brian and John, for their assisting me. I was honored to have worked with both gentlemen. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Brian and John to anyone seeking legal assistance.

I would highly recommend Brian Smith and his associates to anyone who needs a very thorough, relentless, patient, and kind attorney who professionally accomplishes what he sets out to do. My case was resolved in my favor and I can't thank him enough for what he has accomplished in my behalf. If you need a great attorney, he is the one.

The Law Offices of Brian J. Smith was an excellent choice for my attorney needs. He and his partner were fantastic during all proceedings and appearances. They are very well knowledged in their field. Brian was very timely and informative with any questions and/or concerns I had. He did a great job on my initial charge and even better on a subsequent charge. I am very pleased with his office and all they did for me. Also, reasonable and fair in price and accepts payment plans.

Very professional, prompt and knowledgeable concerning unemployment. I would recommend Brian and Jon law firm to get the job done. P.S. Friendly and Funny

Brian and John are in a league of their own. Need help, give them a call, you will be well taken care of.

I was at my wits end with PUA unemployment! They were trying to say I wasn't eligible for the money I received because I didn't get my paperwork uploaded to them in time. Even though the problem uploading the forms was on their end, it didn't seem to matter. They didn't really care, they just wanted the money back. I contacted Brian Smith ( attorney) and for a very reasonable price and that's not easy to say in these pressing times. He walked me through the hearing process and I won the case! . . . Thanks again for your help!!

Brian and John are well-practiced and worked with me throughout the length of my case. They answered my questions in detail and were very responsive. The outcome was in our favor.

It goes without saying that a typical search for legal counsel can quickly get exhausting, and my search for someone who specialized in unemployment matters was no different. Not to mention, countless attorneys advising you that cases such as these, no matter how minor they may seem, could potentially cost more than the case is worth. Nevertheless, I eventually saw a listing for Brian J. Smith, read over his website in its entirety, in addition to some very impressive google reviews and eventually decided to give him a call. Immediately after explaining my situation, Brian's response was very professional, respectful, forthright, assertive and extraordinarily informative about what these types of cases are, what they are not, and offered to go into more depth about the already abundant information presented on his website should it be necessary. In any case, Brian felt that he was more than able to assist me with my situation. We then mutually agreed on what I consider a very fair and competitive price, and moved forward accordingly. As his new client, to the best of my ability, I provided Brian with all of the factual information relevant to my unemployment case and he immediately went to work. To briefly illustrate, the service Brian provided is best described as an absolutely relentless, almost bulletproof approach; he essentially "weaponized" everything he had been provided, among other things, and the "rest is history," so to speak. In the end, it was found that my employer was shamefully unprepared and Brian was victorious yet again in his winning of my case. If you're in a similar situation, give Brian a text or call right now! You will not be disappointed.

Brian and John are great lawyers and made the whole process of going through my hearing a lot less stressful and scary. I was very worried about my hearing and dealing with it on my own, but I was referred to Brian by another lawyer and it was a great decision to hire him to help me. I would recommend Brian and John to anyone I know who may be dealing with similar unemployment legal issues, they provided me a great deal of relief through the entire legal process. I’m pleased to say that I won my hearing!

Brian and John did amazing work with guiding me through my unemployment hearing to where I WON!!!! I was unlawfully terminated, denied by unemployment twice and these guys helped me understand exactly what unemployment is looking for when they ask their questions. HIGHLY recommend if you were in a position like myself.

Unemployment victory. Mr. Smith was very kind and informative throughout the entire process of my unemployment journey. His experience and hard work won my unemployment case. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance.

I had my first appeal denied; I'm certain I wouldn't have won my case without their help

Brian Smith and his team (John Sivinski in particular♥️) are thorough, knowledgeable, and assertive. I had a sense of calm from the first conversation. They took time to properly prep me for my case and were forthcoming on the process and expectations. I am most pleased.

I am so amazed at how accurate and knowledgeable Mr. Smith and Mr. Sivinski are. They knew everything, explained the whole process in my case, and won my case. They walked me through it all. Thanks so much.