John R. Folkerth, Jr.

John R. Folkerth, Jr., is an attorney at Folkerth + Routh LLC in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Folkerth focuses his practice on employment law and manages the firm’s labor and employment law group. He handles matters involving leave programs, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and other employment-related legal issues. He also handles litigation and business law matters. He serves clients in the greater Dayton area and throughout the Miami Valley.Mr. Folkerth has more than 25 years of experience. He is a certified employment law specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association, and is a tough negotiator and litigator. His clients include individuals and businesses in both the private, public and federal sectors.Over the course of his career, Mr. Folkerth has appeared before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, the Ohio Court of Claims, the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, the Department of Labor, the Disciplinary Appeals Board, the Equal Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel.Mr. Folkerth has the necessary knowledge and experience to deliver exceptional results to both employers and employees throughout Ohio. He provides advice and counsel, along with the highest quality legal services to all his clients.Born and raised in Dayton, Mr. Folkerth earned bachelor’s degrees in history and philosophy from Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. He received his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He holds an active license to practice law before all Ohio state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.