Sean Henry Sobel
About Sean
Biography
Sean Sobel founded Sobel, Wade & Mapley with one goal in mind, helping individuals who have been treated unfairly at work. Sean has extensive experience representing clients who have been subjected to discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wage/overtime violations at work. Sean also stands up for the civil rights of individuals with disabilities who have been discriminated against in public accommodations such as hospitals.
Sean has worked tirelessly throughout his legal career building a reputation as a zealous advocate for his clients. To that end, Sean was recognized by SuperLawyers as a Rising Star in each of the last six years and received the Client Satisfaction Award in 2016 by American Institute of Legal Counsel: Labor and Employment Division.
Sean graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he served as a judicial extern to the Hon. Peter C. Economus at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He also worked at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Washington, D.C.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
16 years | 300 cases
16 years | 250 cases
16 years | 75 cases
16 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 15 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Sobel, Wade & Mapley, LLC
55 Erieview Plaza, Suite 370, Cleveland, OH, 44114
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Sean Henry Sobel's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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.
Sean Henry Sobel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sean is extremely knowledgeable and caters to his clients best interests."
"Sean is a thoughtful and thoroughly competent employment attorney."
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
2017 - Present
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
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
Sample of Legal Cases
https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime--law/deaf-springfield-man-sues-county-over-lack-interpreter-services/bIi8TY60JJnV4EN2H3OJHL/
https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20180223f75
https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20170828b84
https://www.cleveland.com/westlake/index.ssf/2015/07/former_westlake_fire_dispatch.html
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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
Publications
2018
2017
2012
Languages
English