Overview

Timothy S. Anderson has successfully represented employers in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, arbitrations, and mediations across the country since 1999. His practice focuses on employment litigation, labor arbitrations, and assisting employers to resolve employment-related issues. With experience in 12 states, he has handled a wide variety of employment cases, including those involving:

  • Age, gender, race, religion, and disability discrimination
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Employee harassment

He also is skilled in class and collective action litigation and has represented employers in employment, discipline, and contract interpretation arbitrations.

Additionally, Tim assists employers with day-to-day employment concerns; helps them develop employee manuals, policies, and agreements; and trains employees and management with respect to employment issues. He regularly lectures on topics ranging from sexual harassment and discrimination to affirmative action and arbitration agreements.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Cleveland Employment Inns of Courts

2007

Recognition

Awarded, AV Preeminent ® Peer Review Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2018-2025

Named, Ohio Leading Lawyer

Ohio Business Magazine

2024

Named, Rising Star

Ohio

Super Lawyers

2005 and 2006

Speaking Engagements

2022 Ohio Regional Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 6, 2022

2021 Ohio Virtual Regional Employer Conference

October 14, 2021

2019 Ohio Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 10, 2019

2018 Ohio Regional Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 18, 2018

2013 Ohio Regional Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 24, 2013

Ohio Employer Conference

Cleveland, OH

October 25, 2012

Background Checks: Can Employers Still Investigate Their Employees and Applicants?

Ohio Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Cleveland, OH

October 25, 2012

Education

  • J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1999cum laude
  • B.A., University of Miami, 1996magna cum laude

Bar Admission

Ohio

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan