Jennifer A. Savage

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Cleveland, Ohio

35+ years experience

Schneider Bell

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

216-696-4200

https://www.mysblaw.com/professionals/jennifer-a-savage/

One Cleveland Center, Suite 900, 1375 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH 44114

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Bio

Jennifer is a partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP. She serves as a high net worth family counselor with knowledge and understanding of sophisticated estate planning techniques and the broader needs of high net worth families.Her strength lies in communicating complex matters in plain terms and working collaboratively as part of an advisor team to provide practical counsel to multigenerational families consistent with their risk tolerance, goals, family dynamics, and desire for complexity. Jennifer is a partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP. She serves as a high net worth family counselor with knowledge and understanding of sophisticated estate planning techniques and the broader needs of high net worth families.Her strength lies in communicating complex matters in plain terms and working collaboratively as part of an advisor team to provide practical counsel to multigenerational families consistent with their risk tolerance, goals, family dynamics, and desire for complexity. Jennifer is a partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP. She serves as a high net worth family counselor with knowledge and understanding of sophisticated estate planning techniques and the broader needs of high net worth families. Her strength lies in communicating complex matters in plain terms and working collaboratively as part of an advisor team to provide practical counsel to multigenerational families consistent with their risk tolerance, goals, family dynamics, and desire for complexity.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Ohio

State Capital

Columbus

Highest Court

Ohio Supreme Court

Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$200-$400

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$500/hr

Fee Model Notes

Family law matters often blend consultation, hourly billing, and limited-scope flat fees.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Cleveland (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Cleveland (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Cleveland (2018)
Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates
Practice Area: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Accredited Estate Planner® - National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
Top Rated Lawyers™, Presented by Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent®
Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth: Private Wealth Law, 2020-present
Selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers® list: 2012-presentTop 50: Women Ohio Super Lawyers list: 2024Top 25: Women Cleveland Super Lawyers list: 2024
Top 50: Women Ohio Super Lawyers list: 2024
Top 25: Women Cleveland Super Lawyers list: 2024
Distinguished Advisor Award 2022 - University Hospitals

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014

Education

Case Western Reserve University, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1990
Rice University, B.A., cum laude, graduated 1987

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Reviews

Patricia Anderson

3 months ago

Competent and experienced, but communication could improve

Jennifer Savage handled a complex estate plan for our family business, and her deep knowledge of closely held companies was evident. Her 35 years of experience and the awards she's received are well-deserved for her technical skill. The final documents were thorough and sophisticated. However, the process felt somewhat impersonal. There were significant delays between our initial meetings and receiving drafts, with little proactive communication on her part to manage our expectations. While her associate was responsive, we had hoped for more direct engagement from a partner of her stature. For straightforward, high-level planning, she is undoubtedly capable. Just be prepared to follow up diligently if you value consistent updates throughout the engagement.