Atty. David E. "Dave" Schreiner

Atty. David E. "Dave" Schreiner

Dave Schreiner is a partner in the firm's Cleveland office. Although he has counseled employers in virtually all areas of labor and employment law, his primary focus is in the traditional labor relations area.

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Profile Summary

About David E. "Dave" Schreiner at a glance

David E. "Dave" Schreiner is a employment and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1973) and Brown University (—, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dave Schreiner is a partner in the firm's Cleveland office
  • Although he has counseled employers in virtually all areas of labor and employment law, his primary focus is in the traditional labor relations area
  • He has extensive experience in successfully counteracting union organizing drives, developing programs designed to maintain union-free status, and obtaining favorable contract results at the bargaining table
  • Dave has been recognized as one of the top labor attorneys in the Best Lawyers in America and he has been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

David E. "Dave" Schreiner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. "Dave" Schreiner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David E. "Dave" Schreiner is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David E. "Dave" Schreiner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David E. "Dave" Schreiner

Where is David E. "Dave" Schreiner's law office located?
David E. "Dave" Schreiner's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Fisher Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David E. "Dave" Schreiner handle?
David E. "Dave" Schreiner focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did David E. "Dave" Schreiner go to law school?
David E. "Dave" Schreiner earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (—, 1970).
How can I contact David E. "Dave" Schreiner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David E. "Dave" Schreiner received?
David E. "Dave" Schreiner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Labor.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1973
Brown University
- 1970

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

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