Daniel P. Petrov

Attorney Daniel P. Petrov is a shareholder with Thorman Petrov Group Co., LPA, in Cleveland, Ohio. With 20 years of experience in labor and employment law, Mr. Petrov provides invaluable counsel and support to clients throughout Cuyahoga County and Ohio as well as all across the country who have legal needs involving any of the following:

·       Discrimination, including age, disability, race and gender discrimination

·       Sexual harassment

·       Whistleblower protection

·       Employer retaliation

·       Wrongful termination

·       Wage and hour disputes

·       FMLA issues

·       Class actions

·       Privacy rights

Among his most notable successes, Mr. Petrov has secured an award of more than $6.7 million during arbitration for a client who experienced age and disability discrimination, as well as a judgment of $3 million for a client in a state retaliation case. He has also become known as an authority in whistleblower protection, having represented many clients in complex claims against the federal government for issues such as tax fraud, health care fraud, immigration fraud and other serious matters.

Along with maintaining a successful litigation practice, Mr. Petrov also routinely counsels and advocates for employees regarding executive agreements, confidentiality agreements, noncompetition and nonsolicitation covenants, and more. He has handled cases in various state and federal courts throughout the United States, and he has gained a reputation for his in-depth legal knowledge and unwavering commitment to helping his clients obtain the justice they deserve.

Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Petrov has earned consistent recognition from The Best Lawyers in America. He has also received numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients, and he finds great reward in being able to give a voice to so many who are suffering needlessly through no fault of their own.

A graduate of Columbia College in New York City, Mr. Petrov obtained his Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2001. While there, he served as executive articles editor of the Journal of International Law, and he was an associate with another labor and employment law firm before joining his current firm in 2006.

Mr. Petrov currently serves as trustee of the Ohio Association for Justice as well as chair of the organization's Employment Law Section. He is also highly active with various charitable, performing arts and educational organizations in his community.

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