Atty. Douglas Brian Schnee

Atty. Douglas Brian Schnee

Douglas Brian Schnee is a lawyer practicing employment litigation and counseling, labor and employment counseling, appeals. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Brian Schnee at a glance

Douglas Brian Schnee is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Frantz Ward LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Six (2012). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Tulane University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations •Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association •Ohio State Bar Association •American Bar Association •Master Bencher, Cleveland Employment Inn of Court Community Activities •Ohio Judicial College. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Brian Schnee is a lawyer practicing employment litigation and counseling, labor and employment counseling, appeals
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices at Frantz Ward LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Brian Schnee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Brian Schnee 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.

Douglas Brian Schnee 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.

Douglas Brian Schnee is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Douglas Brian Schnee

Where is Douglas Brian Schnee's law office located?
Douglas Brian Schnee's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Frantz Ward LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Brian Schnee handle?
Douglas Brian Schnee focuses on employment, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Douglas Brian Schnee practiced law?
Douglas Brian Schnee has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Douglas Brian Schnee go to law school?
Douglas Brian Schnee earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Douglas Brian Schnee for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Brian Schnee directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Brian Schnee received?
Douglas Brian Schnee's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Tulane University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1994
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Six
Admitted: 2012

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