William V. Beach

William V. Beach is of counsel at RCO Law, where he advises employers on employment law and civil litigation. He works with international Fortune 500 manufacturing companies, regional businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations. His practice includes agency defense, workplace policies, employment contracts, noncompete agreements, severance agreements, and litigation strategy. Employers rely on his guidance to address disputes, reduce risk, and make practical decisions in challenging workplace matters.

Mr. Beach earned his J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1988 and his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1984. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem solving. This training supports his ability to help employers evaluate claims, manage administrative proceedings, and respond to litigation with clear judgment and practical advice.

Mr. Beach has defended employers before agencies that handle employment issues, including the DOL, EEOC, NLRB, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, SERB, Ohio Department of Commerce, ODJFS, UCRC, and Ohio Industrial Commission. His litigation experience includes pleadings, discovery, trial, and appeal. He has obtained dismissals, summary judgments, no-probable-cause findings, and just-cause determinations, and he has tried business contract disputes involving noncompete, buy-sell, and discrimination claims.

William V. Beach is active in professional and community organizations, including human resource associations, bar associations, the Society for Human Resource Management, and the Ohio State University Extension Advisory Council in Hancock County. He is recognized for pragmatic, candid advice that helps employers prevent disputes, defend claims, and improve workplace practices. His work supports organizations seeking careful legal guidance in employment and civil litigation matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Robison, Curphey & O’Connell, LLC.
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Toledo Bar Association
• Member, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
• Member, Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association
• Member, Toledo Area Human Resource Association
• Member, Society for Human Resource Management
• Member, Findlay Area Human Resource Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• University of Toledo College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pittsburgh
  Bachelor of Arts
  

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