Articles & Publications:
- Cryptocurrency Estate Planning's Other Nightmare, Bar Journal, Dec 2021, Bizzarri
- You've Been Hacked! Now Who's Liable? Bar Journal, November 2021
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1706-What’s New and Why it Matters, Bar Journal Sept 2021
- Are Your Powerholders Independent? Dissecting Internal Revenue Code Section 672, Probate Law Journal of Ohio, July/August 2021
- Ohio Enacts a Legal Malpractice Statute of Repose, Probate Law Journal, June 2021
- How Women in Law can Embrace Their Personalities and Find Success in Their Practice, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, April 2021, Amanda Barreto
- Moving Forward Facing the Reality of COVID-19, Primerus Paradigm, March 2021, Aanchal Sharma
- Ohio Reduces Statute of Limitations for Contract Claims, March 2021, Nicholas M. Vento
- Employer Required Vaccination Policies, By Michael W. Schauer
- What data breach? Considering individual state law in data breach Representations and Warranties, Crain’s Cleveland Business ACG 2021, By Michael W. Schauer
- The Inside Scoop on Choosing an Estate Planning Lawyer, By Jennifer A. Savage and M. Elizabeth Monihan, November 2020
- Domestic Relations Practice in A Post-Covid-19 World, By Ryan P. Nowlin
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), July 2020, By Michael W. Schauer
- Who Cares About Being Secure? Estate Planning with Retirement Plan Assets in A Rapidly Changing Legal Environment, By J. Paul Fidler
- The Attorney-Client Privilege: Three’s A Crowd? By Mark M. Mikhaiel
- Neutralize deal killers through early planning, By Michael W. Schauer
- Ethical Considerations For Officers Of The Court, By Amanda A. Barreto & Mark M. Mikhaiel
- Effectively Using Beneficiary Designations on Retirement Accounts, By J. Paul Fidler
- A Solution to access to Justice: Pro Bono Requirement for Admission to the Ohio Bar, By Mark M. Mikhaiel
- The New Secure Act
- Changing Environment May Necessitate Trust Revisions, By Justin L. Stark
- Effectively Using Beneficiary Designations on Retirement Accounts, May/June 2019 issue of the Probate Law Journal of Ohio, By J. Paul Fidler
- Donor-Advised Funds Gain Popularity, Legal Update, November 2018
- Paper and Pen No Longer Required: Electronic Wills and Recent Legislative Activity - Posted 1/15/18
- Donor-Advised Funds Gain Popularity - Posted 11/28/18
- Legal Update - November 2017 - Posted 12/1/17
- Is the Cloud Finally Lifting? Planning for Digital Assets - Posted 4/12/17
- What Employers Should Know About the New Overtime Regulations
- Chuck Adler Awarded Financial Services Professional of the Year
- What Should You Do If the Government Comes Knocking?
- The Government is Turning Up the HEAT on Hospice Providers
- Debtors Can Face Uphill Battle to Remedy Creditor Mistakes
- Majority of the World's Companies are Family Businesses
- Inherited IRAs Not Protected In Bankruptcy
- Lawyers Can Face Severe Consequences For Helping a Client With a Fraudulent Conveyance
- Asset Protection Strategies Can Have Significant Tax Consequences
- Consider Converting an S Corporation to an LLC
- Trust Protector Can Provide Added Flexibility For An Irrevocable Trust
- Inherited IRA Exempt From Creditors?
- Rising Housing Prices - A Reminder To Focus On Home Protection
- Opening Offshore Accounts Has Become More Burdensome
- Why Is It So Difficult to Correct Your Credit Report?
- Consider Separate Entities for Your Business
- Who Needs an Ohio Legacy Trust?
- Insurance Should Be Key Component of an Asset Protection Plan
- You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning
- Trusts Require Flexibility
- Year-End Gift Planning Opportunity
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News & Announcements:
- M. Elizabeth Monihan Recognized in Crain’s 2022 Notables in Law - Posted 3/9/22
- 13 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List - Posted 8/27/21
- 5 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch - Posted 8/26/21
- Charles F. Adler Named 2022 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the Cleveland Area - Posted 8/25/21
- Cleveland.com and the plain dealer NAME Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP A WINNER OF THE CLEVELAND TOP WORKPLACES 2021 AWARD - Posted 7/28/21
- Aanchal Sharma Appointed as Chair of the Judicial Ratings Committee for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) - Posted 5/10/21
- Ryan P. Nowlin Accepted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Posted 4/6/21
- Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Plain Dealer - Posted 12/2/20
- The Plain Dealer Names Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP a Winner of the Cleveland Top Workplaces 2020 Award - Posted 7/14/20
- Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Welcomes New Partner - Posted 7/14/20
- David M. Lenz New Managing Partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP - Posted 2/20/20
- J. Paul Fidler published in the May/June issue of the Probate Law Journal of Ohio- Posted 6/26/19
- Mark M. Mikhaiel published in the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal- Posted 6/26/19
- Exciting Leadership Changes at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP- Posted 1/31/19
- Chuck Adler Receives Prestigious Financial Services Professional of the Year Award
- Phillip A. Ranney Recognized by Case Western Reserve University
- Congratulations to our Partner, Joe Gibbons, who has been elected to serve as the President of the Board of Trustees for Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC).
- Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney Attorney to Present at the Ohio Health Care Association 2015 Annual Convention
- Congratulations To Our 2015 Best Lawyers, Chuck Adler
- Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond Welcomes David M. Lenz
- Charles F. Adler, III, Esq., Selected One of “The Best Lawyers in America”
- Lakewood Hospital Foundation Elects New Trustees
- Ohio Based Law Firm Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond Elects New Partner
- Successful Strategic Partnership Workshop
- Ryan P. Nowlin Appointed as Member of Lakewood City Council
- Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond Welcomes Gregory C. Johnson
- Successful Strategic Partnership Workshop
