J. Paul Fidler
Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Recognized since 2016
Cleveland, Ohio
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Trusts and Estates
Paul Fidler joined the firm in 1996 and became a Partner in 2003. He works with individuals, businesses, and foundations, and his practice emphasizes estate planning and administration; trust administration; income taxation of estates, trusts, and individuals; planning for charitable gifts and foundations; and business succession planning.
Paul is a frequent speaker and author on a wide range of estate planning topics. In particular, he has a strong expertise in qualified retirement plans and IRAs, which are often a client’s most valuable asset. In 2012, while he was Chair of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section, Paul had the opportunity to coordinate and host the “Hot Topics for Estate Planners” seminar. His presentation at the CMBA Estate Planning Institute—"Spendthrift Provisions: Wouldn’t You Like to be a Spendthrift Too?”—was also published in the Probate Law Journal of Ohio.
Paul is an active member of the Broadview Road Church of Christ, where he currently serves as Treasurer, a Trustee, and on various service-oriented committees. He enjoys playing in adult soccer leagues and lives in Olmsted Falls with his wife, Katie, and their two children.
- E-mail: jfidler@sssb-law.com
- Direct Phone Number: 216-696-4200
- Phone Number: 216-696-4200
- Lawyer Page: https://www.sssb-law.com/attorneys/j-paul-fidler/
- One Cleveland Center, Suite 900
1375 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
- English
- The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1996
- Penn State, B.S., graduated 1993
- Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Ohio State Bar Association - Member
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
- Estate Planning Council of Cleveland - Member
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Tax Court
18 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
8 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Accredited Estate Planner® - National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Tax Law
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