Experience
Lester Armstrong is a seasoned employment attorney with deep expertise in guiding businesses through the evolving landscape of workplace laws and government regulations. Known for pairing legal acumen with pragmatic insight, Lester advises clients across a wide array of employment matters, delivering strategies rooted in both sound judgment and legal precision.
His practice spans the full spectrum of workplace issues, including:
- Drafting employment agreements and company handbooks
- Counseling on employee discipline, terminations, layoffs, and harassment investigations
- Litigating discrimination and wrongful termination cases
- Representing employers before federal and state agencies such as the EEOC and OCRC
Lester’s litigation and compliance work touches major employment statutes, including Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, and the NLRA.
Notable Results
- Sexual Harassment- Secured a defense verdict and summary judgment in a sexual harassment and retaliation suit for a property management firm
- Employment- Achieved a favorable settlement in a collective action under the FLSA through successful mediation
Professional and Civic Engagement
- Member, LawPact®
- Judicial law clerk to U.S. District Judge Walter H. Rice
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Courts of Appeals (Sixth and Seventh Circuits), U.S. District Courts in Ohio, and all Ohio state courts
- Active member of the American, Ohio State, and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations (Labor & Employment sections)
- Served on boards for Koinonia Homes, Inc. and the West Side Community Mental Health Center
Recognition and Honors
- AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Lester lives in Cleveland and is a committed member of West Park United Church of Christ, where he remains engaged in local community initiatives.
Contact Info
Education
B.A., magna cum laude, Heidelberg College
J.D., cum laude, University of Toledo College of Law
