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Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell and Three Attorneys are Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024 for Private Wealth Law in Ohio

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Cleveland, Ohio, July 18, 2024 -- Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP is honored that the firm and three of our attorneys are ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024 for Private Wealth Law in Ohio.

“Our entire trusts and estates team is regarded as one of the best anywhere at delivering thoughtful, innovative, and personalized service that truly understands the needs of high-net-worth individuals.  Jennifer, Lisa, and Chuck are shining examples of combining the technical knowledge to solve the thorniest tax and legal puzzles with the sensitivity and interpersonal insight to navigate families through the human challenges of generational wealth transfer.” – David Lenz, Managing Partner.

Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best professional advisers for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms, lawyers and a range of other professional advisers globally. The firms and individuals ranked in Chambers High Net Worth understand the complex needs of HNW individuals and provide specialist advice. As well as ranking lawyers and law firms, the guide also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals globally.

More than 55 countries around the world, including every major private wealth market across six continents, are researched meticulously by the Chambers High Net Worth team of specialist research analysts.

Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP advises wealthy families and individuals on tax and trusts and estates matters. Its attorneys have expertise in a range of asset protection, charitable planning, family foundation and probate issues, among others.  One source commented to Chambers HNW, saying "They are very responsive and specialized in estate planning. The depth of team is a key differentiator, they have a deep bench of associates." Another source commented, "…many very fine practitioners and attorneys who practice in this area."

Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP would like to congratulate the following ranked lawyers:

Charles Adler was ranked for the eighth consecutive year. He is an expert on trust and estate matters. He advises business owners and affluent families on estate planning and business succession planning issues. One source commented that "Charles Adler is thoughtful and very personable."

Elizabeth Monihan was ranked for the seventh consecutive year. She handles the full suite of wealth planning matters for private clients. One source commented that "Elizabeth is technically excellent. She is a great drafter and very good."

Jennifer Savage was ranked for the fifth consecutive year. One source commented, "She is technical and very strong." Another commented, "In working with clients, she really connects with them and their aims. Jennifer gets them to really trust her and helps them to achieve their goals."

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 LLP provides clients with a broad range of services and a deep bench of legal talent with attorneys 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 focuses on 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.

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