Atty. John E. Schiller

Atty. John E. Schiller

John E. Schiller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates.

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Profile Summary

About John E. Schiller at a glance

John E. Schiller is a trusts, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at WH Burkley, LLP. Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John E. Schiller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • John E., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2020
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Schiller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Schiller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John E. Schiller is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John E. Schiller is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John E. Schiller is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John E. Schiller is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

John E. Schiller 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 John E. Schiller

Where is John E. Schiller's law office located?
John E. Schiller's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is WH Burkley, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Schiller handle?
John E. Schiller focuses on trusts, business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did John E. Schiller go to law school?
John E. Schiller earned their education at (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact John E. Schiller for a consultation?
You can contact John E. Schiller 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 John E. Schiller received?
John E. Schiller's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
- 2026

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