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17 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Cleveland, Ohio, August 15, 2024 -- Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP is pleased to announce that 17 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

"For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions," said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. "It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel."

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

The Best Lawyers in America recognizes the attorneys who uphold the highest standards of excellence in skills and client service. More than half of our attorneys are recognized on this list, underscoring the culture of putting the client first and working to improve our own knowledge and skills that have made our team a leader in the Cleveland, Ohio legal community for over a century.” – David M. Lenz, Managing Partner, Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP.

Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to the 2025 The Best Lawyers in America list:

About Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP

Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP is a full-service law firm with experience dating back to 1867. The firm delivers excellent client service by providing forward-thinking, creative solutions to complex legal problems. Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell offers a broad range of services and a deep bench of legal talent for our clients with lawyers who are licensed to practice law in Ohio, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and the Commonwealth of Virginia and before various federal and state courts. The firm’s primary practice areas include business law, real estate, litigation, family law, taxation, and trusts and estates, with attorneys uniquely suited to meet the needs of businesses, individuals, and charitable organizations. Learn more about the firm.

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe.

Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Our awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback we receive from these top lawyers. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo a thorough verification process to make sure they are currently still in private practice. Only then can these top lawyers be recognized by Best Lawyers.

 

Group picture of the 17 SSSB attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2025.

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