Sean Sobel is a Cleveland-based employment and Title IX attorney with more than 15 years of experience helping people navigate some of the most difficult moments of their professional lives. His practice spans workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and FMLA claims — as well as a national Title IX practice that brings his advocacy to campuses across the country.
In his Title IX work, Sean serves as an advisor to complainants and respondents and conducts independent investigations for colleges and universities. He approaches every matter with the same care and rigor — understanding that for the people involved, the outcome is anything but routine.
Recognized by Super Lawyers for 13 straight years, Sean is known not just for his legal skill but for the personal attention he brings to every client. At Sobel Law Solutions, you'll work directly with Sean — not a paralegal, not a junior associate. Just an experienced attorney who genuinely cares about your outcome.
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Acquired: 2010
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1468 West 9th Street, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH, 44113
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Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2025 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Bad for Hearings
Sean Sobel gave bad advice. He should not be used as an advisor for hearings as he does not consult with you as to what questions to ask, does not ask tough questions and does not adequately prepare.
Employment and labor lawyer
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
2026 - Present
Partner, 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
2017 - Present
West Shore Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Disability Rights Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association3Rs Volunteer
2010 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
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2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Reasonable Accommodations at Work
2018
I Just Got Let Go. Now What?
2018
Deaf Discrimination and Barriers to Effective Communcation
2017
Reasonable Accommodations at Work & School
2015
Employment Law Seminar
2018
2017
2012
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