Sean Henry Sobel

Sean Henry Sobel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Education Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Education, Employment & Labor, Discrimination ... +4 more

1468 West 9th Street, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Education 25%

Title IX representation nationwide: advisor for complainants and respondents, investigations and hearing officer services, and federal civil rights litigation including Title IX private right of action and Section 1983 claims.

5 years | 75 cases

25%
Discrimination 15%

Race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, pregnancy, and other protected-class discrimination under Title VII, ADEA, ADA, PDA, PWFA, and Ohio R.C. 4112. EEOC charges, OCRC proceedings, and federal court litigation.

12 years | 225 cases

15%
Employment and Labor 15%

Plaintiff-side representation for Ohio employees: Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, PWFA, PUMP Act, R.C. 4112, and Ohio whistleblower claims. Discrimination, harassment, leave interference, retaliation, accommodation denials, and wage/hour matters.

12 years | 300 cases

15%
Wrongful Termination 15%

Terminations in violation of federal anti-discrimination law, Ohio public policy, employment contracts, civil service protections, FMLA rights, or whistleblower statutes. Counsel on potential claims and litigation through verdict.

12 years | 250 cases

15%
Civil Rights 10%

Section 1983 constitutional claims for Ohio public employees (First Amendment retaliation, Loudermill due process, equal protection). Title IX federal civil rights litigation for K-12 and higher education matters.

12 years | 300 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

Federal and Ohio state court litigation in employment, civil rights, and Title IX matters. Pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial advocacy. EEOC charges and OCRC proceedings as required pre-suit.

16 years | 350 cases

10%
Sexual Harassment 10%

Quid pro quo and hostile work environment claims under Title VII and Ohio R.C. 4112. Representation for victims of supervisor, coworker, customer, and third-party harassment, including retaliation against employees who report harassment.

12 years | 75 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

40%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 15 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Sobel Law Solutions, LLC

1468 West 9th Street, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH, 44113

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Sean Henry Sobel's Reviews

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Posted by Steven | March 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The Only Attorney I’ve Trusted Since 2018

I've had the privilege of working with Sean since 2018, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable attorneys I've ever encountered. He doesn't just practice law — he genuinely invests in the people he represents. Sean has an incredible ability to break dow...n complex legal matters in a way that's clear, calm, and reassuring, which means the world when you're navigating something stressful. His integrity, attention to detail, and genuine care for his clients set him apart from everyone else in his field. The fact that he recently launched his own firm comes as no surprise — he's built for it. If you're looking for an attorney who will go to bat for you and treat you like a person, not a case number, Sean is your guy. Highly, highly recommend. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sean Henry Sobel's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Hux

Employment and labor lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sean is extremely knowledgeable and caters to his clients best interests."

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Peter Mapley

Discrimination lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sean is a thoughtful and thoroughly competent employment attorney."

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Peter Mapley

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Legal Counsel: Labor and Employment Division

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Dean's List, Case Western Reserve University School of Law

2007

Dean's List, Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Founder, Sobel Law Solutions, LLC

2017 - 2026

Partner, Sobel, Wade & Mapley, LLC

2014 - 2017

Associate Attorney, The Spitz Law Firm, LLC

2011 - 2013

Staff Attorney, Baker Hostetler

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Javitch, Block & Rathbone

2009 - 2009

Office of Federal Operations Legal Intern, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

2008 - 2008

Judicial Extern for The Hon. Peter C. Economus, United States District Court For The Northern District Of Ohio

Associations

2010 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Derrick Lake v. City of Springfield, et al.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime--law/deaf-springfield-man-sues-county-over-lack-interpreter-services/bIi8TY60JJnV4EN2H3OJHL/

Melissa Kennedy v. Certain Care, LLC, et al.

https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20180223f75

Courtney Noll v. Club Fit, LTD

https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20170828b84

Nicholas Pishnery v. City of Westlake, et al.

https://www.cleveland.com/westlake/index.ssf/2015/07/former_westlake_fire_dispatch.html

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Education

2010

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Monthly Meeting

Reasonable Accommodations at Work

2018

Monthly Meeting

I Just Got Let Go. Now What?

2018

Legal Town Hall

Deaf Discrimination and Barriers to Effective Communcation

2017

Webinar

Reasonable Accommodations at Work & School

2015

NAACP Fremont Monthly Meeting

Employment Law Seminar

Publications

2017

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal The Scoop: CMBA Member Q&A

Languages

English

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