Justin L. Stark

Biography

As a Partner in the firm’s Trust and Estate practice group, Justin provides estate planning solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. He has experience drafting many estate planning documents, including Wills, Revocable Trusts and Irrevocable Trusts. He also assists with probate and tax matters.

Prior to joining Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP, he worked at one of America’s largest financial institutions where he spearheaded a team of experts in investment management, financial and estate planning, lending and deposit solutions, and fiduciary services for high-net-worth clients to achieve their financial objectives. That experience gives Justin a unique perspective to assist clients with their comprehensive needs.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2012, J.D.
  • Certificate in International Law
• University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, 2009, B.A.
  • Economics and History

Admissions & Associations

• State of Ohio
• State of Florida
• State of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
• Head of Membership, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  
  • Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Member, Allegheny County Bar Association
• Member, Estate Planning Council of Cleveland

Awards & Honors

• Recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ since 2022 for Practice Areas:
  
  • Trusts and Estates

• Selected to Ohio Super Lawyers® Rising Stars: 2023

Articles & Presentations

• So Your Client Becomes A Snowbird: Common Pitfalls And Traps In Their Estate Planning, Probate Law Journal of Ohio, April 2023

• Changing Environment May Necessitate Trust Revisions, Crain's Cleveland, 2019 Estate Planning Edition