Wade Mapley is a Cleveland legal partnership dedicated to providing employees and employers individualized, value and values driven legal representation.
"Very professional firm. Mr. Mapley was very helpful and answered all my questions. When I saw him on TV I knew he was the right fit for me."— Verified Client Review
We deliberately maintain a select caseload. That means when you hire us, you get our full attention — not a paralegal, not a case manager. You get Claire Wade or Peter Mapley, experienced trial attorneys who know your name and your case inside and out.
Both partners are admitted in Ohio and multiple federal courts and have extensive trial, arbitration, and appellate experience. All inquiries are 100% confidential, and we respond within one business day.
65 Erieview Plaza, Suite 610 · Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Any matter we take involves a real person whose livelihood or reputation has been threatened. We don't take that responsibility lightly.
Race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin — we represent employees subjected to unlawful adverse action under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, and Ohio law.
Hostile work environment and quid pro quo harassment claims. We represent workers of every gender who have experienced harassment or were retaliated against for reporting it.
If you reported illegal conduct and were fired or demoted in response, you may have powerful legal protections. We pursue retaliation claims aggressively.
Misclassified as exempt? Denied overtime? We handle FLSA and Ohio wage-and-hour claims, including collective and class actions, to recover what you're owed.
Employers who interfere with or retaliate against employees exercising FMLA leave rights face serious legal exposure. We hold them accountable.
We advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities in the workplace and in public accommodations, ensuring equal access as guaranteed by federal and state law.
Claire Wade brings a sharp legal mind and genuine commitment to every client she represents. Her thoroughness, sensitivity, and unwavering dedication have earned her recognition from both clients and fellow attorneys alike. Claire is an experienced trial attorney handling the full range of workplace and civil rights matters.
Peter Mapley is a seasoned workplace and civil rights advisor and litigator known for his accessibility and zealous client advocacy. His practice spans discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage claims, and FMLA matters, as well as outside general counsel services for businesses navigating complex employment law questions.
Ms. Wade is an amazingly competent attorney who did an exceptional job. Her thoroughness, her sensitivity, and her unwavering commitment to her clients impressed me profoundly. I will request her services again if I ever have a need.
Very professional firm. Mr. Mapley was very helpful and answered all my questions. When I saw him on TV I knew he was the right fit for me.
As a fellow attorney, I recommend Claire Wade and Peter Mapley. I have worked directly with them on cases involving egregious discrimination. These attorneys care about their clients and provide zealous representation.
Initial consultations are free and 100% confidential. We will reply within one business day. Your story matters — and so does your time.