Experience Legal Services with Transparency and Certainty
At Henderson, Schmidlin & McGarry, we are a well-established law firm located on the near east side of Cleveland, Ohio. Our attorneys have over one hundred years of combined legal experience, and we pride ourselves on providing legal services in a whole new way. We believe that transparency is key in our relationship with our clients, which is why we offer many of our services on a flat fee or alternative fee basis. Additionally, we provide task-based services on certain business litigation matters to ensure maximum cost certainty.
Our Areas of Practice
Our law firm practices in a wide range of areas, including:
Litigation: We handle all aspects of litigation, from pre-trial proceedings to trial, and appeal.
Insurance Defense: Our attorneys specialize in insurance defense, representing insurance carriers, individuals, and business entities in claims for personal injury, property damage, and insurance coverage.
Business Law: We offer a wide range of services to businesses, including business formation, contract creation, and corporate consulting.
Estate Planning: Our attorneys create customized estate plans to ensure the well-being of our clients and their loved ones.
Probate/Trust Administration: We handle all aspects of probate and trust administration, including will and trust contests, probate litigation, and estate administration.
Construction Law: Our attorneys specialize in construction law, handling matters such as contract disputes, mechanics' liens, and bond claims.
Personal Injury and Property Damage: Our attorneys represent individuals and businesses in personal injury and property damage claims.
Real Estate: We handle all aspects of real estate law, from buying and selling property to landlord-tenant disputes.
Municipal Law: Our attorneys advise and represent municipalities, businesses, and individuals in matters related to municipal law.
Our Attorneys
At Henderson, Schmidlin & McGarry, we are proud to have an experienced team of attorneys who are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our attorneys are:
- Dave Henderson, who heads the firm's insurance defense practice and has over 25 years of experience in the field.
- Ray Schmidlin Jr., who is the Vice-President of the firm and has over 20 years of experience in business law and insurance defense.
- Tim McGarry, who practices in the areas of construction law and personal injury.
- Paul Murphy, who practices in the areas of estate planning and real estate law.
- Brendan Mewhinney, who practices in the areas of business law and litigation.
- Celeste Manway, who practices in the areas of probate and trust administration.
- Hunter Schmidlin, who practices in the areas of real estate and construction law.
Get in Touch
If you are looking for a law firm that is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with transparency and cost certainty, look no further than Henderson, Schmidlin & McGarry. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you.

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