Andrew M. Kaplan
Cincinnati Office
Mr. Kaplan is a partner in the Vorys Cincinnati office and a member of the labor and employment group. His practice focuses on employment-related litigation and workers' compensation. He represents employers in state and federal court employment litigation and agency proceedings. He also represents self-insured and state-funded employers in workers' compensation matters before the Industrial Commission of Ohio and the trial and appellate courts of Ohio. His work in the area of workers' compensation also includes defense of safety violation claims and intentional tort claims.
Career highlights include:
- 24 years of litigation experience in state and federal court and before administrative agencies
- 21 years of experience representing employers before the Industrial Commission of Ohio and in the courts on a broad range of workers' compensation issues, including claims defense and defense of alleged safety violations and intentional tort claims
Mr. Kaplan is a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Cincinnati Bar Association.
Mr. Kaplan has given presentations on multiple workers' compensation issues, including claims management and defense, violations of specific safety requirements, and intentional torts.
Mr. Kaplan received his J.D. magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center where he was an Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. He received his B.A. from Amherst College where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Professional and Community Activities
- Cincinnati Bar Association/Black Lawyers Association Round Table, Recruitment Committee Co-Chair, 2000-2004
- March of Dimes Cincinnati Chapter, Past Board Member
- American Jewish Committee Cincinnati Chapter, Past Board Member
Honors and Awards
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Employment and Labor, 2008
- Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award, Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor Foundation, 2006
- Outstanding Service Award for Pro Bono Service, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 1996