Karl H. Schneider

Mr. Schneider has defended individuals, businesses and public officials in a myriad of criminal matters that include public corruption and matters involving tax, health care, securities and mortgage fraud. In addition, he has defended individuals and businesses before licensing boards, regulators and in professional liability litigation. He has:

• defended against federal and state prosecutions involving charges of bribery, public corruption, money laundering and fraud.
• defended business professionals and attorneys in professional malpractice cases and involving directors’ and officers’ liability claims.
• represented parties before federal and state courts, as well as before a host of government agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Ohio Department of Insurance, Ohio Division of Securities, Ohio Real Estate Commission, Ohio Elections Commission, Ohio Ethics Commission, various Inspector Generals and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• represented parties before the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.

Also during his career, Mr. Schneider has served as receivers in both federal and state courts, a hearing officer in two separate Ohio Secretary of State ballot challenges as well as special counsel to the Ohio Attorney General in a federal action regarding an elected state office and as a special hearing officer for the Ohio Department of Insurance. He also has served as special prosecutor in Hamilton County, Ohio, including the felony prosecution of an attorney for witness bribery.

To assist clients in avoiding missteps, Mr. Schneider undertakes educational efforts by speaking to trade groups and authoring articles on issues related to corporate governance, fraud and litigation.

Before joining Eastman & Smith, Mr. Schneider worked for several Columbus area law firms.

When not addressing legal issues, Mr. Schneider enjoys spending time with family, traveling and partaking in exercise either at the gym or on the golf course. He calls Columbus home.