Nicholas Schneckenburger

Nicholas “Nick” Schneckenburger is a Managing Partner at Maguire Schneckenburger Legal Group and a highly respected probate, estate planning, and trust litigation attorney serving clients throughout Ohio and Texas. Licensed to practice law in both states, Nick focuses his practice on probate and estate litigation, estate and trust administration, estate planning, business succession planning, and comprehensive legal representation for small businesses.

Nick has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Estate and Trust Litigation for four consecutive years in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. This distinction is awarded to a limited number of attorneys who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, peer recognition, and a strong reputation within their practice area.

Nick brings extensive litigation experience to complex probate matters, including will contests, trust disputes, and fiduciary litigation. He regularly handles cases involving allegations of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, and breaches of fiduciary duty by executors, administrators, or trustees. These disputes often involve significant estate assets, family owned businesses, trust distributions, and disagreements surrounding the facts and circumstances of a decedent creating a will or trust. Nick has successfully represented clients in probate courts, appellate courts, and before the Ohio Supreme Court.

<p">In addition to litigation, Nick devotes a substantial portion of his practice to estate planning and succession planning for individuals, families, and business owners. He works closely with his clients to develop customized estate plans that may include trusts, last wills and testaments, durable powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, living wills, and transfer on death designation affidavits. Nick especially enjoys working with business owners due to the complexity involved in coordinating personal, business, and succession goals into a clear and effective legal plan.

Nick also represents small businesses in a wide range of legal matters, offering strategic guidance that is practical, forward thinking, and grounded in real world business operations.

Outside of his legal practice, Nick is a devoted husband and father who understands the importance of protecting family, planning for the future, and creating stability across generations. He is highly active in his local community and dedicates his time to coaching youth sports, where he values mentorship, leadership, and teamwork. Clients appreciate Nick’s approachable nature, straightforward communication style, and ability to explain complex legal issues in a way that is clear, practical, and reassuring, while maintaining the seriousness and precision required in probate and estate matters.

Professional Associations

• Akron Bar Association
• New Lawyer Section Member
• Probate Section Member
• Estate Planning Discussion Group Member
• Portage County Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Civic and Community Involvement

• Rootstown Chamber of Commerce Vice President
• Light Up Rootstown Sub Committee Member and Chamber Liaison
• Celebrate Portage Steering Committee Member
• BNI Networking Group Kent Chapter Vice President
• Akron Bar Association Investigative Grievance Committee Member
• Portage County Bar Association Investigative Grievance Committee Member
• Portage County Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee Member