Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP is a full-service law firm. With experience dating back to 1867, we focus on delivering exce ... llent 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 have more than 25 lawyers who provide our clients with a broad range of services and a deep bench of legal talent. Our lawyers are licensed to practice law in Ohio, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California and before various federal and state courts. We focus 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. 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. read more