Susan A. Jacobsen

Susan A. Jacobsen

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Schneider Bell

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Susan Jacobsen is an attorney in the Firm’s Litigation Group, where she focuses her practice on Business, Corporate, and Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Probate, Trust, and Fiduciary Litigation, Insurance Defense, Defamation, and Internet Content Removal. She represents clients in complex disputes across diverse industries, combining legal precision with practical business insight to safeguard her clients’ interests and reputations.

Susan has developed particular expertise in defamation and digital content matters, including cases involving online impersonation, harassment, and nonconsensual explicit imagery. She also counsels clients on emerging legal issues related to artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, helping them navigate the evolving intersection of law, technology, and privacy.

Known for her professionalism and client-focused approach, Susan guides individuals and businesses through intricate disputes with clarity, strategy, and confidence. Beyond the office, she is actively engaged in her community and enjoys playing piano and exploring the scenic trails of the Cleveland Metroparks.

Works at
Schneider Bell

21 Best Lawyers awards

Schneider Bell logo

Locations

Education

  • Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 2020
  • Winona State University, B.S. & B.A., graduated 2015

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio

Affiliations

  • Ohio State Bar Association - Member
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - Board of Directors (2025-2027)
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - Bar Admissions Committee

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • Selected to the Ohio Rising Stars list: 2023-present

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