
Fred M. Bean
- Partner in Charge of Cleveland
Cleveland Office:
3 Summit Park Dr.
Suite 200
Independence, OH 44131
Phone: 216-291-4744
Badges & Accolades:
Biography
Fred M. Bean is a Partner in Charge of Cleveland at Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm. In 2010, Fred graduated from Case Western Reserve University with honors. While in law school, Fred gained extensive legal experience working at a local Cleveland law firm where he worked on personal injury, medical malpractice and employment law cases. Following law school, Fred joined Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm where he has continued to represent clients in various areas of employment law. As an attorney, Fred focuses on litigation and representing current and former employees in discrimination, retaliation and wage and hour lawsuits, ensuring that his clients are treated fairly by their current or ex-employers. Fred has represented numerous clients throughout the State of Ohio and nationally against employers and businesses of every type and size. In addition to trial experience, Fred has participated in extensive appellate practice throughout the State of Ohio.
About Me
Why is it important to you to represent real people instead of companies?
This is important to me because I get to help individuals when they need help getting through a rough patch in their lives. Losing a job is never easy. Losing one because you have been discriminated or retaliated against is even worse. Being able to help guide, advise and represent real people through these difficult transitions in their lives is a fulfilling part of what I do.
When did you decide that working with Spitz, The Employee’s Law Firm was the correct choice?
I have been with Spitz for over 13 years. I decided very early on in my career here that it was the best fit for me because it allowed me to dive into practice areas and gain real world experience you simply to do get at most other firms as a young attorney. Gaining that experience early on has helped mold me into the attorney I am over a decade later.
What’s the best piece of advice you can give to anyone who is being discriminated against at work?
Always protect yourself and your rights. Despite what your employer may tell you or an HR representative may tell you, the employer is always building their case or defense against you should you decide to stand up for your rights. So return the favor. Protect yourself. Keep documents, preserve evidence, make copies of documents your provide to your employer, and if you feel discriminated against, file a written complaint that is both timely and as detailed as possible. It will save you later on should you ever need it.
Education
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
- 2010
- Honors: With Honors
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- 2007
Bar Admission
- Ohio, 2010
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Honors
- Recipient of the Paul J. Hergenröeder Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- CALI Excellence Award for Trial Tactics
- Rising Stars, 2015-2020
- Ohio Rising Stars Super Lawyers Recognition: 2015-2017