$ 425-425 per hour
Samuel Micah Schlein
About Samuel
Biography
Since 2014, Sam Schlein has devoted his career to representing individuals in employment and civil rights litigation. His practice areas include discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, police misconduct, and prison conditions.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Civil Rights
20%
12 years
Discrimination
20%
12 years
Employment and Labor
20%
12 years
Sexual Harassment
20%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 11 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Marshall Forman and Schlein
250 Civic Center Dr Ste 480, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Posted by Doug | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
Smart, insightful, and responsive
Sam is a terrific attorney who has helped me and my firm navigate employment law issues. He sees potential problem areas in advance and provides wise counsel and language to help you succeed. He is also incredibly responsive, even interrupting his vacation to review time-sensitive documents with me. ...
Samuel Micah Schlein's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I had the pleasure of working with Sam when I acted as co-counsel with his firm (Marshall & Morrow) on a significant civil rights case. I was impressed with Sam's ability to quickly get up to speed on the case's legal and factual issues. Sam's work ethic is excellent, as well as his attention to detail; both traits that you want in a lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Marshall Forman and Schlein
2014 - Present
Attorney, Marshall and Forman LLC
Associations
2016 - Present
Ohio Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Russel v. Columbus Note Ventures
Jury verdict for Plaintiff
McFadden v. City of Columbus
Jury verdict for Plaintiff
Aldrich v. City of Columbus
Summary Judgment Motion Denied
Wheeler v. City of Columbus
Summary Judgment Denied
Education
2014
Capital University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
University of Pittsburgh
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
LGBTQ+ Committee at the Columbus Bar Association
Employment matters in the LGBTQ+ Community
2023
60th Annual Midwest Labor and Employment Law Institute
Navigating the Non-Compete Labyrinth
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue for Employee Accommodation Violation against an Employer for refused to give me best schedule to perform my work?
17 Feb 2017
Q&A
How should I determine what monetary settlement offer I should make during mediation with the EEOC.
05 Feb 2017