Niki Kostakis Mitusev
Niki attended The Ohio State University for her undergraduate degree and was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 2016, after graduating from Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law. During law school, Niki interned at the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office, as well as Hardin County Prosecutor’s Office, in Ohio.
Niki joined Garvin & Hickey in 2017. She has experience in representing employers before the Industrial Commission of Ohio, as well as defending employers against Violations of Specific Safety Rules (VSSR).
Additionally, Niki represents and advises employers during inspections and investigations conducted by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), responds to notices from OSHA about employee complaints of safety hazards, and represents employers in OSHA litigation, including citation contests and administrative hearings. Niki also helps employers develop safety and health programs and policies.
Niki is a member of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and the Columbus Bar Association.