Nicholas M. Vento
Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
1375 East 9th Street, Suite 900
Cleveland, OH 44114
United States
Nick Vento is an attorney in the firm’s Litigation group. Nick's practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, fiduciary and business tort litigation, probate litigation, real estate litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, and employment-related disputes. Nick has successfully guided clients through pre-litigation planning, trial, and appeal in both state and federal courts.
Known for his practical approach and creative advocacy, Nick is committed to providing personalized and effective legal services that meet the unique needs of each client. He is a trusted advisor who works tirelessly to protect his clients' interests and achieve the best possible results.
Nick received his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, graduating in 2015. During law school, he served as the Symposium Editor for Cleveland-Marshall’s Journal of Law and Health. Before that, Nick earned a B.S.B.A. in Finance in 2012 from The Ohio State University.
In his free time, Nick enjoys playing and watching sports, attending concerts, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Business/Commercial Litigation
- Trust, Estate, and Probate Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
Licensed to Practice
- Ohio
Education
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2015
- The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., Finance, 2012
Admissions & Associations
- State of Ohio
- United States District Court Northern District of Ohio
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
- Litigation Section, Chair, 2021-present
- Litigation Section, Vice Chair, 2020-2021
Awards and Honors
- Recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022 for Practice Areas:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Ohio Super Lawyers® Rising Stars 2022-present
Community Activities
- City of Cleveland Charter Review Commission, Member
- America Scores Cleveland, Associate Board Member
Articles & Presentations
- FTC Ruling: Practical Insights On Litigating Non-Competes, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, November 2024
- Whose Lease is it Anyway? Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, October 2023
- Book Review: Business Commercial Litigation In Federal Courts, Fifth Edition, Robert L. Haig, Editor, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, November 2022
- You've Been Hacked! Now Who's Liable? Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, November 2021
- Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements: The Current State of the Law and What to Expect on Appeal, Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar, Eighth District Court of Appeal’s Advance Appellate Advocacy CLE, November 2021
- CDC Issues a New Moratorium on Residential Evictions, August 2021
- Ohio Reduces Statute of Limitations for Contract Claims, March 2021