Cleveland, Ohio, December 18, 2025 -- Schneider Bell congratulates our 16 lawyers who are honored to be selected to the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists.
Super Lawyers® List
- Charles F. Adler - Estate & Probate
- Thomas A. Barni - Business Litigation
- James R. Bright - Estate & Probate
- Thomas J. Connick – Insurance Coverage
- Elizabeth A. Crosby - Employment & Labor
- Kyle B. Gee - Estate & Probate
- David M. Lenz - Estate & Probate
- M. Elizabeth Monihan - Estate & Probate*
- Jennifer A. Savage - Estate & Probate
- James D. Vail – Business & Corporate
Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.
*Ohio Super Lawyers’ “Top Lists” take exclusivity one step further by featuring selected Super Lawyers attorneys with the most total points earned. A special mention to M. Elizabeth Monihan for being recognized on the Top 50: 2026 Women Ohio Super Lawyers Top List.
Rising Stars List
Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. The following Schneider Bell attorneys received this recognition.
- Jenna R. Bird – General Litigation
- Susan A. Jacobsen - Civil Litigation
- Jamie E. McHenry - Estate & Probate
- Mark M. Mikhaiel – Professional Liability
- Brittany M. Payne - Estate & Probate
- Justin L. Stark - Estate & Probate
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About Super Lawyers®
Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession. Super Lawyers is a resource designed to aid those needing an attorney and has grown over three decades with an unparalleled reach in print magazines and online. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.
About Schneider Bell
For over 150 years, Schneider Bell has been serving individuals, families, businesses and organizations in Northeast Ohio and beyond. With our founders’ roots dating back to 1867, we have built a reputation as one of Ohio’s most respected firms for Trusts & Estates, Litigation & Appeals, Business Law, and Real Estate. At Schneider Bell, we’re more than just experienced attorneys—we’re trusted legal advisors. Our full-service team spans decades of expertise with attorneys licensed to practice across multiple states and jurisdictions, including Ohio, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Schneider Bell is dedicated to delivering exceptional results while remaining sensitive to each client’s unique needs. To learn more about the firm please visit mysblaw.com.
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