Fighting for Justice. Delivering Results.
Fighting for Justice. Delivering Results.
Trusted legal counsel in civil rights, employment, and commercial litigation—backed by 45+ years in state and federal courts.
Trusted legal counsel in civil rights, employment, and commercial litigation—backed by 45+ years in state and federal courts.
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Commerical Litigation
Commerical Litigation
Commerical Litigation
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Employment Law
Employment Law
Employment Law
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Civil Rights
Civil Rights
Civil Rights
About Marc Mezibov
Decades of Experience.
A Lifetime of Advocacy.
Decades of Experience.
A Lifetime of Advocacy.
With over 35 years of courtroom experience, Marc Mezibov has built a reputation as one of Cincinnati’s most respected litigators in civil rights, employment law, and constitutional litigation. He has argued and won cases at every level—from local courts to the U.S. Supreme Court—including the landmark City of Cincinnati v. Discovery Network. Known for his relentless commitment to justice, Marc takes on complex and high-stakes cases with strategic precision and unwavering dedication to his clients. Whether fighting workplace discrimination or defending First Amendment rights, he brings deep legal insight and personalized attention to every case he handles.
With over 35 years of courtroom experience, Marc Mezibov has built a reputation as one of Cincinnati’s most respected litigators in civil rights, employment law, and constitutional litigation. He has argued and won cases at every level—from local courts to the U.S. Supreme Court—including the landmark City of Cincinnati v. Discovery Network. Known for his relentless commitment to justice, Marc takes on complex and high-stakes cases with strategic precision and unwavering dedication to his clients. Whether fighting workplace discrimination or defending First Amendment rights, he brings deep legal insight and personalized attention to every case he handles.
Representative Cases
U.S Supreme Court, 1st Amendment Victory
City of Cincinnati v.
Discovery Network, Inc.
Marc Mezibov successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in this pivotal case, which struck down a Cincinnati ordinance banning commercial newsracks. The Court ruled the law was an unconstitutional, content-based restriction on speech — setting national precedent for commercial speech protections.
Defended Free Artistic Expression
Contemporary Arts
Center
Represented the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center and its director, Dennis Barrie, in a nationally watched obscenity trial over the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition. The case ended in acquittal and was later dramatized in the film Dirty Pictures, affirming the right to artistic freedom under the First Amendment.
Challenging Gender Bias in Hiring
Charlton‑Perkins v.
University of Cincinnati
Represented a top faculty candidate who sued the university after a job search was canceled, allegedly to avoid hiring a man. The Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Mezibov’s client, affirming that canceling a hiring process for discriminatory reasons constitutes an adverse employment action under Title IX.
Restoring Retired Workers’ Benefits
Sunyak v. City of Cincinnati
(Federal Class Action)
Led a $50 million class action lawsuit on behalf of over 2,500 city retirees, challenging the city's attempt to cut pension benefits. The case resulted in a consent decree and 25-year judicial oversight to protect the class’s retirement rights.
ADA & Civil Rights Victory
Amesse v. Wright State
Physicians, Inc.
A high-profile case against Wright State Physicians, where a jury found the defendants liable for breach of contract, disability discrimination, and retaliation. The verdict—nearly $290,000—was upheld on appeal, reinforcing ADA protections for perceived disabilities and employee advocacy.
Win for free speech and religious liberty
Chabad of Southern Ohio &
Congregation Lubavitch v. Cincinnati
Marc Mezibov secured a federal injunction blocking a Cincinnati ordinance that restricted religious displays in public spaces. The court ruled the law violated the First Amendment by imposing a content-based restriction on free speech.
Public employee free speech rights
Fuller v. Warren County
Educational Service Center
Marc Mezibov represented three school employees who sued after being banned from wearing social-justice messages like “Black Lives Matter,” alleging First Amendment violations. Key case on public employee free speech rights
Defamation win for physician rights.
Stein v. McGowan
Marc Mezibov represented Dr. Evan Stein in a defamation lawsuit where the doctor sued over false claims that he violated HIPAA and insurance regulations; the jury sided with Stein and awarded damages. Noteworthy for affirming protections against malicious professional accusations in healthcare.
U.S Supreme Court, 1st Amendment Victory
City of Cincinnati v.
Discovery Network, Inc.
Marc Mezibov successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in this pivotal case, which struck down a Cincinnati ordinance banning commercial newsracks. The Court ruled the law was an unconstitutional, content-based restriction on speech — setting national precedent for commercial speech protections.
Defended Free Artistic Expression
Contemporary Arts
Center
Represented the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center and its director, Dennis Barrie, in a nationally watched obscenity trial over the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition. The case ended in acquittal and was later dramatized in the film Dirty Pictures, affirming the right to artistic freedom under the First Amendment.
Challenging Gender Bias in Hiring
Charlton‑Perkins v.
University of Cincinnati
Represented a top faculty candidate who sued the university after a job search was canceled, allegedly to avoid hiring a man. The Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Mezibov’s client, affirming that canceling a hiring process for discriminatory reasons constitutes an adverse employment action under Title IX.
Restoring Retired Workers’ Benefits
Sunyak v. City of Cincinnati
(Federal Class Action)
Led a $50 million class action lawsuit on behalf of over 2,500 city retirees, challenging the city's attempt to cut pension benefits. The case resulted in a consent decree and 25-year judicial oversight to protect the class’s retirement rights.
ADA & Civil Rights Victory
Amesse v. Wright State
Physicians, Inc.
A high-profile case against Wright State Physicians, where a jury found the defendants liable for breach of contract, disability discrimination, and retaliation. The verdict—nearly $290,000—was upheld on appeal, reinforcing ADA protections for perceived disabilities and employee advocacy.
Win for free speech and religious liberty
Chabad of Southern Ohio &
Congregation Lubavitch v. Cincinnati
Marc Mezibov secured a federal injunction blocking a Cincinnati ordinance that restricted religious displays in public spaces. The court ruled the law violated the First Amendment by imposing a content-based restriction on free speech.
Public employee free speech rights
Fuller v. Warren County
Educational Service Center
Marc Mezibov represented three school employees who sued after being banned from wearing social-justice messages like “Black Lives Matter,” alleging First Amendment violations. Key case on public employee free speech rights
Defamation win for physician rights.
Stein v. McGowan
Marc Mezibov represented Dr. Evan Stein in a defamation lawsuit where the doctor sued over false claims that he violated HIPAA and insurance regulations; the jury sided with Stein and awarded damages. Noteworthy for affirming protections against malicious professional accusations in healthcare.
Bar Admissions
Bar Admissions
New Jersey, 1970
Ohio, 1974
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1978
U.S. Supreme Court, 1992
New Jersey, 1970
Ohio, 1974
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1978
U.S. Supreme Court, 1992
Education
Education
Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 1970
J.D.
American University, Washington, D.C., USA, 1967
B.A.
Major: History
Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 1970
J.D.
American University, Washington, D.C., USA, 1967
B.A.
Major: History
Professional Associations and Memberships
Professional Associations and Memberships
National Employment Lawyers Association, Member
National Employment Lawyers Association, Member
20+
Years of Experience
20+
Years of Experience
20+
Years of Experience
75+
Trials Litigated
75+
Trials Litigated
75+
Trials Litigated
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