Atty. Susan A. Jacobsen
Susan Jacobsen is an attorney in the Firm’s Litigation Group, where she focuses her practice on Business, Corporate, and Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Probate, Trust, and Fiduciary Litigation, Insurance Defense, Defamation, and Internet Content Removal. She represents clients in complex disputes across diverse industries, combining legal precision with practical business insight to safeguard her clients’ interests and reputations.
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Susan A. Jacobsen is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Schneider Bell. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 2020) and Winona State University (B.S. & B.A., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan Jacobsen is an attorney in the Firm’s Litigation Group, where she focuses her practice on Business, Corporate, and Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Probate, Trust, and Fiduciary Litigation, Insurance Defense, Defamation, and Internet Content Removal
- She represents clients in complex disputes across diverse industries, combining legal precision with practical business insight to safeguard her clients’ interests and reputations
- Susan has developed particular expertise in defamation and digital content matters, including cases involving online impersonation, harassment, and nonconsensual explicit imagery
- She also counsels clients on emerging legal issues related to artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, helping them navigate the evolving intersection of law, technology, and privacy
- Known for her professionalism and client-focused approach, Susan guides individuals and businesses through intricate disputes with clarity, strategy, and confidence
- Beyond the office, she is actively engaged in her community and enjoys playing piano and exploring the scenic trails of the Cleveland Metroparks
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan A. Jacobsen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Susan A. Jacobsen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Susan A. Jacobsen is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Susan A. Jacobsen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
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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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