Cathryn Ensign Schmidt

Background

About Cathryn Ensign Schmidt

Cathryn Ensign Schmidt is a well respected attorney who has concentrated her practice on civil litigation, workers’ compensation defense, and employment law for over 35 years. In her practice, she represents employers, both public and private, in employment related issues. She frequently appears at both administrative hearings before state and federal agencies representing employers in a range of claims and charges. Cathryn litigates employment issues in both State and Federal Courts on a variety of issues including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour and wrongful termination of employment. Cathryn also has considerable experience with the defense of safety violations (VSSR) claims and intentional tort actions. Named one of Cleveland's Top Rated Lawyers 2023 in Labor & Employment, Litigation and Workers' Compensation by Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent. Cathryn is honored to have held this rating for over 20 years. Specialties: Cathryn has counseled employers on personnel and human resources related issues involving Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA & and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) compliance matters. Cathryn is also a Professor at Lakewood College where she teaches online legal classes. Previously, she was an Adjunct Instructor at Bryant & Stratton where she has taught classes in both the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies programs. Cathryn also was an Adjunct Professor at South University where she taught Advanced Legal Writing & Legal Research; Civil Litigation; Employment Law & Adminstrative Law.