Cleveland, Ohio, August 10, 2026 -- Schneider Bell announces that 19 lawyers have been selected to the 2027 Ohio Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists.
Super Lawyers® List
- Charles F. Adler - Estate Planning & Probate
- Thomas A. Barni - Business Litigation
- James R. Bright - Estate Planning & Probate
- Thomas J. Connick - Insurance Coverage
- Elizabeth A. Crosby - Employment & Labor
- Veronica T. Garofoli – Estate & Trust Litigation
- Kyle B. Gee - Estate Planning & Probate
- David M. Lenz - Estate Planning & Probate
- M. Elizabeth Monihan - Estate Planing & Probate
- Jennifer A. Savage - Estate Planning & Probate
- Aanchal Sharma - Business Litigation
- 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.
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.
- Neelraj Arjune - Business & Corporate
- Kaley N. Elliott - Civil Litigation
- Susan A. Jacobsen - Civil Litigation
- Mark M. Mikhaiel - Professional Liability
- Charbel M. Najm - Real Estate
- Michael W. Schauer - Business & Corporate
- Justin L. Stark - Estate & Probate
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, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Schneider Bell is dedicated to delivering exceptional results while remaining sensitive to each client’s unique needs.