Samuel Micah Schlein

Samuel Micah Schlein

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment ... +2 more

250 Civic Center Dr Ste 480, Columbus, OH

About Samuel

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 20%

12 years

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

Including contested unemployment cases

12 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 11 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Marshall Forman and Schlein

250 Civic Center Dr Ste 480, Columbus, OH, 43215

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Samuel Micah Schlein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Sam Schlein: Laywer Extradorinaire

I was terminated from not just my job but my career of over 20 years without just cause. Initially I was awarded unemployment benefits and then, after an appeal from my employer, that determination was overturned and Sam Schlein stepped into the breach to represent me during a hearing before ODJFS to... re-determine my eligibility for benefits. Mr. Schlein was compassionate toward my suffering, tactful about the unique circumstances of my case, and patiently addressed my questions. He went above and beyond what I expected and the outcome of the hearing was in my favor. I highly recommend Sam to anyone who wants a compassionate, hard-working, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for you in your employment case.

Posted by Susan | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Sam Schlein is absolutely wonderful! He kept me updated through the entire process and answered every question I had in a very timely manner. He is also a very kind and caring person. I feel I have made a new friend. Thank you Sam for all your hard work and for putting up with me and all my concerns.... You do great work! Can't thank you enough. Thank you also very much Mr. Marshall for your kindness, taking my case and making me feel more at ease. I would highly recommend your firm to anyone! Great results!

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Samuel Micah Schlein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Mansell

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a great lawyer!"

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Caroline Dyer

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Biller

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2014 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2016

American Bar Association

Member

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

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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

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