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Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Cleveland with Pride

The team at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP shares an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results for our clients. We are the authority on medical malpractice, personal injury, and civil rights law in the Cleveland region. We have served this area for decades, winning over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients since 1946.

History of Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

The firm now known as Spangenberg Shibley & Liber was established in 1946 by Craig Spangenberg, one of the nation’s premier trial lawyers. Spangenberg was dedicated to fighting for those who needed it most – understanding the legal system was unfairly skewed in favor of defendants, which are often large corporations. He worked to bring balance to the legal system and persistently served as an advocate and voice for those without. The precedent Spangenberg set for our firm remains today. Our team is driven by a culture of care, united by a shared set of values, and ultimately committed to bettering the wellbeing of our clients and community.

For more information about scheduling a consultation with our lawyers free of charge, please call Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP today at (216) 600-0114.

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What Makes Our Law Firm Different

We are trial lawyers at heart. Our lawyers have the unique ability to take any case to trial—including medical cases, civil rights cases, product liability cases, class action, business litigation, and more.

Our lawyers dedicate themselves to achieving maximum results for clients. Our thorough and tireless case preparation, willingness and ability to try any case, and passion and commitment for our work all add up to one thing: results for our clients. We believe our results speak for themselves as we’ve earned over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients since 1946.

The team at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber are among the most passionate and committed attorneys in the country. Many of our clients come to us during the most challenging times of their lives. We are driven by the opportunity to obtain results and justice for innocent victims and believe helping our clients rebuild their lives is the most rewarding work there is.

  • History of Excellence

    We have been helping individuals since 1946 and have secured billions of dollars on behalf of our clients.

  • Passionate Representation

    We go the distance for you and your future to obtain maximum compensation on your behalf.

  • Unwavering Commitment

    We treat every case with an unwavering commitment to justice.

  • Personalized Service

    We offer one-on-one attention and detailed counsel. To us you are not just another case number.

Our Award-Winning Trial Attorneys

Focused on a History of Excellence
  • Nicholas A. DiCello, Esq.
  • Jeremy A. Tor, Esq
  • Stuart E. Scott, Esq.
  • Dennis R. Lansdowne, Esq.
  • Dustin B. Herman, Esq.
  • Kevin C. Hulick, Esq.
  • Michael P. Lewis, Esq.
  • Peter J. Brodhead, Esq.
  • William Hawal, Esq.
  • Peter H. Weinberger, Esq.
  • Nicholas A. DiCello, Esq. Nicholas A. DiCello, Esq.

    Partner

    Nick has dedicated his career to seeking justice for people who have been injured or harmed by another's careless or reckless misconduct.
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  • Jeremy A. Tor, Esq Jeremy A. Tor, Esq

    Partner

    Jeremy represents ordinary individuals severely injured or killed by the wrongful conduct of others. When someone in our community acts irresponsibly and causes serious harm, they must make it right.
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  • Stuart E. Scott, Esq. Stuart E. Scott, Esq.

    Partner

    Stuart represents individuals and families who have been catastrophically injured or killed as a result of negligence, medical malpractice, dangerous products, or defective drugs.
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  • Dennis R. Lansdowne, Esq. Dennis R. Lansdowne, Esq.

    Partner

    Dennis has been with the Spangenberg firm since 1985 and has been a partner since 1990. During that time he has represented individuals in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases as well as large corporations.
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  • Dustin B. Herman, Esq. Dustin B. Herman, Esq.

    Partner

    Dustin joined The Spangenberg Law Firm in 2015. Dustin’s practice focuses on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation as well as catastrophic injury cases.
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  • Kevin C. Hulick, Esq. Kevin C. Hulick, Esq.

    Associate

    Kevin is an Ohio Trial Lawyer passionate about helping clients protect their rights and interests in high-stakes matters.
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  • Michael P. Lewis, Esq. Michael P. Lewis, Esq.

    Partner

    Michael is a trial attorney whose diverse practice currently includes personal injury, police misconduct, product liability, and insurance bad faith litigation.
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  • Peter J. Brodhead, Esq. Peter J. Brodhead, Esq.

    Of Counsel

    Peter has handled a broad range of cases involving both traumatic injury as well as disease and illness due to toxic exposure from harmful chemicals and, in some instances, unsafe pharmaceutical products.
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  • William Hawal, Esq. William Hawal, Esq.

    Of Counsel

    William has been consistently recognized as being among The Best Lawyers in America® in the Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury practice areas.

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  • Peter H. Weinberger, Esq. Peter H. Weinberger, Esq.

    Of Counsel

    Peter has successfully handled a wide variety of complex injury and wrongful death cases caused by medical malpractice, defective products, and motor vehicle accidents.
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Our Verdicts & Settlements

Consistently Obtaining Successful Outcomes
  • Wrongful Death $15 Million

    Judgment against a trucking company for tractor trailer collision resulting in wrongful death and personal injuries.

  • Medical Malpractice $8.5 Million

    Settlement for delay in evaluating spinal hematoma resulting in quadriplegia.

  • Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death $6.5 Million

    Dennis Lansdowne and Dustin Herman obtained a $6,500,000 Verdict in a medical malpractice - wrongful death case.

  • Medical Malpractice $5.1 Million

    Verdict, including interest on the judgment, for failure to diagnose injury to the common bile duct.

  • Medical Malpractice $4.8 Million

    Verdict, including interest on the judgment, for the wrongful death of a patient who died of a preventable heart attack.

  • Car Accidents $2.1 Million

    Verdict on behalf of five children whose parents were killed by a driver who lost control of his car and struck them head-on.

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    I was having a hard time finding someone to represent me. But after SS&L took my case, I was treated VERY well! Ericka Campbell is a rockstar! She was phenomenal at communicating with me. Spangenberg Shibley & Liber are the utmost professionals!

    - William R.

    SS&L treated me well and I felt supported.

    - Brian R.

    Our Family will be Forever Grateful!

    - Tim S.

    Attorney Tor and the whole team at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber, including the receptionist, made me feel welcome, comforted, and confident throughout my case. They showed me respect and kindness from start to finish.

    - Zandra S.

    I was feeling uncertain but after I met with Nick I felt at ease & confident. Communication was great, I was constantly informed and everyone was genuine & compassionate.

    - Sonja S.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:What is the statute of limitations in Ohio?

    A:The statute of limitations to start civil cases varies by type of case. For personal injury cases, the standard time limit is two years. Usually, this time limit begins the day the injury occurred. 

  • Q:Do I need a nursing home abuse lawyer?

    A:Some signs of nursing home abuse include bedsores, broken/fractured bones, dehydration, malnutrition, infection, cuts/tears/lacerations, unusual exhaustion, welts, burns, or bruises. Abuse is also not limited to physical injuries. Emotional abuse, caregiver neglect, and sexual assault are other forms of abuse. Your loved one may not be able to properly communicate everything going on, so your vigilance to unusual behaviors or injuries can be crucial to a case. If you suspect he or she is being mistreated in any way by nursing home staff, it is a good idea to speak to a lawyer.

  • Q:What questions should I ask an auto wreck attorney?

    A:To get the most out of your experience, it’s a good idea to ask 1) What deadlines are involved? 2) How long will the process take? 3) How can you best represent my case? 4) What damages can I reasonably expect to recover? 5) Can future medical expenses be recovered? 6) What information can I provide? 7) What should I say to the insurance company? 8) What costs are involved? A good auto accident attorney will feel comfortable answering all these questions and more.

  • Q:How much is a lawyer for personal injury?

    A:Some lawyers will charge upfront fees. Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP does not charge anything unless we win the case, so there is no upfront cost whatsoever.