Melany Kotlarek

Melany Kotlarek is a Cleveland lawyer and shareholder at Reminger Co., LPA, who handles real estate law, employment and business litigation for companies. Her practice includes trial court work, appellate matters, pre-suit counseling, and mediation. She advises clients through disputes involving business issues, employment claims, civil rights defense, professional liability, securities litigation, real estate, and corporate concerns. Her work helps organizations assess risk, prepare strategy, and pursue efficient dispute resolution with focused legal planning for corporate clients.

Melany earned a J.D. from the University of Akron College of Law. She also received a B.A. from Marietta College, graduating cum laude. During law school, she served on the Akron Law Review and earned CALI High A Awards in Legal Writing and Research and Legal Drafting. Her academic background supports careful analysis, strong writing, and practical advocacy in complex litigation matters involving companies and employers facing claims.

Melany represents clients in federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings. Her experience includes matters before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She has handled jury trials, bench trials, appeals, and dispositive motions. Her results include summary judgment victories, dismissals, and appellate affirmance in professional liability, legal malpractice, title agency, and business dispute matters across Ohio courts, supporting defense planning and risk assessment.

Melany Kotlarek has been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star for her litigation work. She is also involved with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Clients value her broad knowledge of Ohio courts, dispute resolution, and effective litigation strategy. By combining trial experience with practical problem solving, she helps companies address employment and business disputes while working to reduce costs, exposure, and uncertainty during mediation, motion practice, and trial.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Reminger Co., LPA
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Member, North Royalton Early Childhood PTA

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• University of Akron College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marietta College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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