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Lenz New Managing Partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP February 20, 2020 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Exciting Leadership Changes at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP January 31, 2019 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Kimberly E. Stein Becomes Partner at the Law Firm of Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP January 23, 2018 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond Attorney Invited to Present "Afterlife on the Cloud: Creating a Heavenly Plan for Digital Assets" at AICPA Advanced Estate Planning Conference April 24, 2015 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page ›› Last page Last » Articles & Publications:Dealing with Separate Property in Divorce, August 2022, NowlinOkta Data Breach, March 2022, Mikhaiel-SharmaYour iPhone Can (Finally!) Be Part of Your Estate Plan, March 2022, LenzCryptocurrency Estate Planning's Other Nightmare, Bar Journal, Dec 2021, BizzarriYou've Been Hacked! Now Who's Liable? Bar Journal, November 2021Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1706-What’s New and Why it Matters, Bar Journal Sept 2021Are Your Powerholders Independent? Dissecting Internal Revenue Code Section 672, Probate Law Journal of Ohio, July/August 2021Ohio Enacts a Legal Malpractice Statute of Repose, Probate Law Journal, June 2021How Women in Law can Embrace Their Personalities and Find Success in Their Practice, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, April 2021, Amanda BarretoMoving Forward Facing the Reality of COVID-19, Primerus Paradigm, March 2021, Aanchal SharmaOhio Reduces Statute of Limitations for Contract Claims, March 2021, Nicholas M. VentoEmployer Required Vaccination Policies, By Michael W. SchauerWhat data breach? Considering individual state law in data breach Representations and Warranties, Crain’s Cleveland Business ACG 2021, By Michael W. SchauerNews & Announcements:Five Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell Attorneys Selected to the 2023 Ohio Rising Stars List - Posted 1/9/23Eight Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell Attorneys Selected to the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers List - Posted 1/9/23Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Ranked in 2023 "Best Law Firms" - Posted 11/8/2214 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® List - Posted 9/1/225 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ - Posted 8/24/22M. Elizabeth Monihan Named 2023 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the Cleveland Area - Posted 8/23/22Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP and Three of Its Attorneys are Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2022 for Private Wealth Law in Ohio - Posted 8/3/22Veronica Garofoli Admitted to the William K. Thomas American Inn of Court - Posted 7/11/22Cleveland.com and the plain dealer Recognize Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP as a Top Workplaces for 2022 - Posted 7/7/22M. Elizabeth Monihan Recognized in Crain’s 2022 Notables in Law - Posted 3/9/2213 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List - Posted 8/27/215 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch - Posted 8/26/21Charles F. Adler Named 2022 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the Cleveland Area - Posted 8/25/21Cleveland.com and the plain dealer NAME Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP A WINNER OF THE CLEVELAND TOP WORKPLACES 2021 AWARD - Posted 7/28/21Aanchal Sharma Appointed as Chair of the Judicial Ratings Committee for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) - Posted 5/10/21Ryan P. Nowlin Accepted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Posted 4/6/21 Archived Resources Articles & Publications:The Inside Scoop on Choosing an Estate Planning Lawyer, By Jennifer A. Savage and M. Elizabeth Monihan, November 2020Domestic Relations Practice in A Post-Covid-19 World, By Ryan P. NowlinThe California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), July 2020, By Michael W. SchauerWho Cares About Being Secure? Estate Planning with Retirement Plan Assets in A Rapidly Changing Legal Environment, By J. Paul FidlerThe Attorney-Client Privilege: Three’s A Crowd? By Mark M. MikhaielNeutralize deal killers through early planning, By Michael W. SchauerEthical Considerations For Officers Of The Court, By Amanda A. Barreto & Mark M. MikhaielEffectively Using Beneficiary Designations on Retirement Accounts, By J. Paul FidlerA Solution to access to Justice: Pro Bono Requirement for Admission to the Ohio Bar, By Mark M. MikhaielThe New Secure ActChanging Environment May Necessitate Trust Revisions, By Justin L. StarkEffectively Using Beneficiary Designations on Retirement Accounts, May/June 2019 issue of the Probate Law Journal of Ohio, By J. Paul FidlerDonor-Advised Funds Gain Popularity, Legal Update, November 2018Paper and Pen No Longer Required: Electronic Wills and Recent Legislative Activity - Posted 1/15/18Donor-Advised Funds Gain Popularity - Posted 11/28/18Legal Update - November 2017 - Posted 12/1/17Is the Cloud Finally Lifting? Planning for Digital Assets - Posted 4/12/17What Employers Should Know About the New Overtime RegulationsChuck Adler Awarded Financial Services Professional of the YearWhat Should You Do If the Government Comes Knocking?The Government is Turning Up the HEAT on Hospice ProvidersDebtors Can Face Uphill Battle to Remedy Creditor MistakesMajority of the World's Companies are Family BusinessesInherited IRAs Not Protected In BankruptcyLawyers Can Face Severe Consequences For Helping a Client With a Fraudulent ConveyanceAsset Protection Strategies Can Have Significant Tax ConsequencesConsider Converting an S Corporation to an LLCTrust Protector Can Provide Added Flexibility For An Irrevocable TrustInherited IRA Exempt From Creditors?Rising Housing Prices - A Reminder To Focus On Home ProtectionOpening Offshore Accounts Has Become More BurdensomeWhy Is It So Difficult to Correct Your Credit Report?Consider Separate Entities for Your BusinessWho Needs an Ohio Legacy Trust?Insurance Should Be Key Component of an Asset Protection PlanYou Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate PlanningTrusts Require FlexibilityYear-End Gift Planning OpportunityNews & Announcements:Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Plain Dealer - Posted 12/2/20The Plain Dealer Names Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP a Winner of the Cleveland Top Workplaces 2020 Award - Posted 7/14/20Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Welcomes New Partner - Posted 7/14/20David M. Lenz New Managing Partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP - Posted 2/20/20J. Paul Fidler published in the May/June issue of the Probate Law Journal of Ohio- Posted 6/26/19Mark M. Mikhaiel published in the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal- Posted 6/26/19Exciting Leadership Changes at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP- Posted 1/31/19Chuck Adler Receives Prestigious Financial Services Professional of the Year AwardPhillip A. Ranney Recognized by Case Western Reserve UniversityCongratulations 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 ConventionCongratulations To Our 2015 Best Lawyers, Chuck AdlerSchneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond Welcomes David M. LenzCharles F. Adler, III, Esq., Selected One of “The Best Lawyers in America”Lakewood Hospital Foundation Elects New TrusteesOhio Based Law Firm Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond Elects New PartnerSuccessful Strategic Partnership WorkshopRyan P. Nowlin Appointed as Member of Lakewood City CouncilSchneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond Welcomes Gregory C. JohnsonSuccessful Strategic Partnership Workshop
Automating Legacy: AI’s Applications in Estate Planning December 16, 2024 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Don’t Overlook Annual Exclusion Gifting Benefits for Receivers and Givers December 16, 2024 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
What You Need to Know: How to Use the Guardian’s Bond in Furtherance of a Maximizing Recovery in a Surcharge Motion December 16, 2024 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
FTC Final Rule Banning Non-Competes Is Struck Down December 16, 2024 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Arbitration And Family Law, An Alternative Path To The End Of The Road December 16, 2024 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Most Significant IRS Release In Decades. Is It The Death Of Irrevocable Trust Decantings December 16, 2024 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Webinar: Brewing Business Success, Business Implications of the Recent Non-Compete and Overtime Rules December 16, 2024 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Press Release: Jennifer L. Ayers et al v. KCI Technologies Inc. et al, $12.8 Million Class Action Verdict December 16, 2024 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Cleveland.com and the plain dealer Recognize Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP as a Top Workplaces for 2022 July 7, 2022 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Cleveland.com and the plain dealer NAME Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP A WINNER OF THE CLEVELAND TOP WORKPLACES 2021 AWARD July 28, 2021 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Plain Dealer December 2, 2020 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
The Plain Dealer Names Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP a Winner of the Cleveland Top Workplaces 2020 Award July 13, 2020 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
David M. Lenz New Managing Partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP February 20, 2020 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Exciting Leadership Changes at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP January 31, 2019 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Kimberly E. Stein Becomes Partner at the Law Firm of Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP January 23, 2018 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond Attorney Invited to Present "Afterlife on the Cloud: Creating a Heavenly Plan for Digital Assets" at AICPA Advanced Estate Planning Conference April 24, 2015 Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP