Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP is a full-service law firm with experience dating back to 1867. We focus on delivering excellent client service by providing forward-thinking, creative solutions to complex legal problems.

Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP brings together Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond PLL and Spieth, Bell, McCurdy & Newell Co., L.P.A., which are two of Cleveland’s oldest and highest quality law firms. With this combination, the firm has one of the largest trusts and estates practice groups in Ohio.

We provide a broad range of services and a deep bench of legal talent for our clients. Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP has 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.

As part of our firm’s culture, we promote active leadership and involvement in the profession and in our community. We have attorneys who are leading important legal and business associations, committees, and boards, as well as are civic and local government leaders throughout our region.

The firm is an active member of Primerus, a society of the world’s finest independent, boutique law firms. With nearly 200 member firms in more than 40 countries, each firm is screened to ensure its commitment to excellence as embodied in the Six Pillars: Integrity, Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Civility and Community Service.

Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP is dedicated to providing thoughtful, practical solutions to the complex problems faced by our clients, with a strong devotion to delivering excellent personal and timely service.

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David M. Lenz

Venera Ilievska

Ryan Nowlin

Kenneth Laino

Jennifer Savage

Jamie McHenry

James Vail

Dawn Urban

Danielle Buckley

Chuck Adler

Brittany P.

Aanchal Sharma

Aquene Rose Payne

The Legal Team at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP is responsible for providing expert legal advice and representation across various practice areas, including business law, real estate, litigation, family law, taxation, and trusts and estates. The team consists of highly experienced attorneys and partners who collaborate to deliver forward-thinking, practical solutions to the complex legal issues faced by businesses, individuals, and charitable organizations. Additionally, the team actively engages in leadership roles within legal and community associations, promoting a culture of excellence, civility, and community service.

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