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Howard Evan Skolnick
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Biography
Cleveland Attorneys For The Injured
In the aftermath of any serious accident, victims and their families face many tough challenges. Trying to handle insurance claims and negotiations on your own can be all but impossible in such a traumatic time. Complex issues and disputes often arise, making it critical to have dedicated legal representation on your side.
Decades Of Experience Pursuing Complex Injury And Fatality ClaimsAt The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC, we focus all of our professional energies on helping the injured, disabled and grieving rebuild their lives. Our attorneys have many decades of collective experience in their chosen areas of legal focus. We fight passionately and rigorously to obtain justice and maximum compensation for people across Ohio suffering due to:
- All types of motor vehicle accidents caused by others' negligence
- Acts of medical malpractice such as surgical errors and failures to diagnose cancer, stroke or other life-threatening conditions
- Medical negligence resulting in cerebral palsy and other birth and brain injuries
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Work injuries requiring skilled navigation of the Ohio workers' compensation system and, sometimes, aggressive pursuit of litigation against other negligent parties as well
- Other injuries due to falls on dangerous property, dog bites and other such events
- The tragic wrongful death of a family member
- Denials of valid Social Security Disability claims
Our caring, collaborative legal team has built a track record of settlements and verdicts for our clients that speaks for itself. Attorneys at our firm have earned widespread respect in the community and honors such as inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers for 2010 through 2016.
Equally important, you can count on being treated with personal care and concern when you turn to our law firm. If we take your case, we believe in your case. We will work every angle and go the distance to earn the best possible results — results that help you regain financial stability and hope for the future.
If you need counsel from a caring, qualified injury lawyer in Cleveland, the surrounding area or elsewhere in northeast Ohio, we are here to help. For your free consultation and case evaluation, call or (toll free).
Personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, birth/brain injuries, wrongful death, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, commercial truck accidents, workers' compensation, Social Security disability/SSI, products liability, premesis liability, insurance bad faith and intentional torts. The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC is comprised of 3 attorneys and 11 support staff to handle all of your injury needs.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
25%
32 years
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
25%
32 years
Personal Injury
25%
32 years
Wrongful Death
25%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Ohio for 32 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
Location
THE SKOLNICK WEISER LAW FIRM, LLC
600 Superior Ave. East, Fifth Third Center - Suite 2505, Cleveland, OH, 44114
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Howard Evan Skolnick's Reviews
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Posted by Jeffrey | May 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Attorney
Howard handled a case where I was rear-ended while stopped at a red light. I was kept up to date about the developments in my case, and the case was settled without having to file a lawsuit. I'm very pleased with Howard's representation.
Posted by Keith | April 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgable and Compassionate
Hiring Howard to represent me for my recent injury was a no-brainer as he originally came highly recommended by three people all of whom I know and trust, and has proven financial outcomes for me in an auto accident in the past. I have had questions along the way and these were answered promptly and...
Posted by Ryan | April 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional all the way
Howard and his staff explained all aspects of my claim upfront; estimates of timeframe, possible challenges, Etc. And always kept me informed of the progression of my case. Ive dealt with other firms in the past and now highly recommend Howard and his Team whenever possible.
Posted by Jeff | May 5, 2015
you're in good hands at this firm
Very nice experience having this firm represent me. My attorney Mike Salter met with me, and discussed both the strengths and potential problems of my claim. The support staff kept me up to date on the status of my case, and followed up with what steps I needed to take along the way. True team work...
Howard Evan Skolnick's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is a extremely competent high energy lawyer who obtains significant and speedy results.. and thinks on the world level"
"I have co-counseled several cases with Howard, and I have always been impressed with his experience and expertise in a wide range of personal injury matters. Howard always remembers that this is ultimately a service profession, and this shows in his zealous and caring advocacy on behalf of each client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is a hard-working and dedicated attorney who strives to protect the rights of his clients, and ensure that they are justly and fairly treated by the insurance companies."
"I endorse Howard for his work in personal injury and medical malpractice."
"I endorse this lawyer because of his commitment to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Howard provides great legal representation for his clients. He has the skills to analyze a client's case and provide stellar legal representation. He obtains best possible resolution for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"Howard is truly a caring lawyer, empathetic to his clients and supportive during the often life changing cases they are dealing with. He is readily accessible to his clients. He advocates for his clients, not only with insurance companies and defense counsel, but also with medical providers to ensure his clients are receiving the attention they deserve, in a timely manner, during what is often a very difficult time. He is knowledgeable and attentive to his clients and is an excellent advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Caring and compassionate. I would recommend Howard for anyone seeking assistance with any legal matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Howard has a tremendous understanding of the practice of law. He takes the time to listen to clients. He then serves as their voice in the litigation process."
Ralph Buss
Personal injury lawyer
John Burke
Litigation lawyer
Kenneth Abbarno
Medical malpractice lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2018
updated on 09/27/2018Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC
2003 - 2012
Owner, The Skolnick Law Firm, LLC
1997 - 2001
Attorney, Larry A. Weiser Co., L.P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
Ohio Association for Justice
2008 - Present
HRCC
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful Death/Motorcycle Accident
$100,000 policy limit obtained
Automobile Accident
$328,780.32
Automobile Accident
$100,000.00
Automobile Accident
$105,000.00
Automobile Accident
$105,000.00
Automobile Accident
$150,000.00
Medical Malpractice
$225,000.00
Medical Malpractice
$275,000.00
Wrongful Death
$325,000.00
Birth Injury
$8,500,000.00
Automobile Accident
$330,000.00
Wrongful Death
$475,00.00
Wrongful Death
$500,000.00
Premises Liability
$537,000.00
Wrongful Death
$700,000.00
Wrongful Death
$966,666.67
Birth Injury
$3,000,000.00
Birth Injury
$3,500,000.00
Education
N/A
Cleveland State University
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Ohio State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Spanish
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