Patrick J. Hoban

Pat dedicates his practice to representing public and private sector employers. After several years of sea service in the U.S. Navy, Pat was a municipal firefighter/paramedic and president of his union local.  His experience representing employees in labor negotiations and arbitrations led Pat to law school, and he has represented employers in labor and employment matters since 2005.

He represents employers in labor matters including collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, and provides day-to-day counsel on contract administration, union avoidance, unemployment, policy development, civil service matters, and regulatory compliance.  Pat firmly believes that the key to good labor-management relations is trust built on clear and regular communication.  Over almost two decades, he has developed strong relationships with labor leaders inside and outside Ohio as well as with personnel at the State Employment Relations Board and the National Labor Relations Board.  While good labor-management relationships do not eliminate all disputes, Pat knows that they help avoid needless conflicts, costs, and disruptions.