Atty. Nicole D. Schaefer

Atty. Nicole D. Schaefer

Nicole D. Schaefer is a lawyer practicing administrative law, environmental law, general practice and 3 other areas of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicole D. Schaefer at a glance

Nicole D. Schaefer is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2005). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2005) and Cornell University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nicole D. Schaefer is a lawyer practicing administrative law, environmental law, general practice and 3 other areas of law
  • Nicole received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Nicole practices at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Nicole D. Schaefer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicole D. Schaefer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Nicole D. Schaefer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Nicole D. Schaefer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Nicole D. Schaefer

Where is Nicole D. Schaefer's law office located?
Nicole D. Schaefer's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicole D. Schaefer handle?
Nicole D. Schaefer focuses on litigation, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Nicole D. Schaefer practiced law?
Nicole D. Schaefer has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Nicole D. Schaefer go to law school?
Nicole D. Schaefer earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Nicole D. Schaefer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 2005
B.A.
Cornell University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2005

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