Overview

For over 150 years, Schneider Bell has been serving individuals, families, businesses and organizations in Northeast Ohio and beyond. With our founders’ roots dating back to 1867, we combine a proud legacy of excellence with innovative, forward-thinking solutions tailored to our clients’ legal challenges. Our firm’s foundations have helped us build a reputation as one of Ohio’s most respected firms for Trusts & Estates, Litigation & Appeals, Business Law, and Real Estate.

At Schneider Bell, we’re more than just experienced attorneys—we’re trusted legal advisors. Our full-service team spans decades of expertise, and our attorneys are licensed to practice across multiple states and jurisdictions, including Ohio, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether navigating sophisticated trusts and estates, advocating in high-stakes litigation, resolving complex business challenges, or structuring intricate real estate transactions, our clients can trust that they are supported by a team of legal professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional results while remaining sensitive to each client’s unique needs.

Guided by a tradition of excellence and a vision for the future, we continue to raise the bar by blending time-tested wisdom with modern strategies to solve the most challenging problems. We’re especially proud of our preeminence in trusts and estates, with seven attorneys recognized as Fellows of the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). This distinction underscores our unparalleled reputation and expertise in safeguarding legacies and guiding families through life’s most significant transitions.

Beyond the practice of law, we are committed to our community. Our attorneys serve in leadership roles across professional associations, nonprofit boards and civic organizations sharing their knowledge and support for important causes and shaping the future of the law.

Why Choose Schneider Bell? Clients turn to us not only for our exceptional legal knowledge but for our personalized, client-first approach. Whether you’re a business seeking strategic advice or an individual navigating complex personal matters, you’ll find a partner in us who listens, understands and delivers results. Contact us about how we can partner with you.

Founded:
1867
Size:
34
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Practice Areas:
36
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
22

Rankings

Regional

Cleveland

Tier
1
Cleveland
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Cleveland
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Family Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Cleveland
Tax Law

Firm Leadership

Rankings

Regional

Cleveland

Tier
1
Cleveland
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Cleveland
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Family Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Cleveland
Tax Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Cleveland
Insurance Law
Tier
2
Cleveland
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
Cleveland
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Cleveland
Health Care Law
Tier
3
Cleveland
Litigation - Construction

Practice Areas

Schneider Bell has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 12 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appeals
  • Appellate
  • Asset Protection
  • Business Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death
  • Charitable Gift Planning
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Consumer Class Actions
  • Corporate Law
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate and Gift Tax
  • Estate and Wealth Transfer Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Family Offices
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Labor and Employment
  • Litigation
  • Litigation – Appeals & U.S. Tax Court
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Non-Profits
  • Post-Nuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Private Foundations
  • Real Estate Law
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Tax Law
  • Trust Administration
  • Trust And Estate Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Wealth Management

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Schneider Bell proudly has 22 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Schneider Bell is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Schneider Bell has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Schneider Bell continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 - Private Wealth Law
Chambers USA Guide 2025 - Litigation: General Commercial
Top Workplaces 2020 - 2025 by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer

Offices & Contacts

Cleveland, OH
One Cleveland Center, Suite 900
1375 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
United States
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