About Howard Evan
Howard Evan Skolnick is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. With over three decades of legal experience, he has dedicated his career to advocating for victims of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and product liability. His commitment to these areas of law reflects a understanding of the complexities involved in personal injury cases. Skolnick's expertise is recognized in the legal community, as evidenced by his membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. Skolnick's educational background lays a solid foundation for his legal career — He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from Ohio State University in 1989. This degree provided him with a strong scientific understanding, which is particularly beneficial in medical malpractice cases. Following his undergraduate studies, he obtained his Juris Doctor from Cleveland State University in 1992 — Shortly thereafter, in 1993, he was admitted to the Ohio State Bar.
This lets the attorney practice law in Ohio. His qualifications extend beyond state boundaries; he was admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in 1994, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 1997. The U.S. Supreme Court in the same year. In 1996, Skolnick founded The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC, located at 600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 2505, Cleveland, OH 44114.
The firm has built a strong reputation for handling personal injury cases, achieving significant settlements and verdicts for clients. Notably, Skolnick secured an $8.5 million verdict in a medical malpractice case against MetroHealth Medical Center, a landmark achievement that highlights his skill in the courtroom. Additionally, he obtained a $750,000 settlement in a motor vehicle accident case involving severe injuries, further demonstrating his effectiveness as an advocate for those harmed by negligence. Despite his successes, Skolnick faced challenges in his career. In 2018, the Ohio Supreme Court suspended him from practicing law for one year due to inappropriate conduct towards a paralegal. The suspension included a provision that allowed for the final six months to be stayed on the condition of no further misconduct. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of professionalism in the legal field, and Skolnick has since worked to uphold the standards expected of attorneys.
Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, Skolnick is equipped to serve clients. As of February 19, 2026, he remains active in his legal practice, continuing to advocate for victims of personal injury. For more information about his firm and services, interested parties can visit The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm's website. Skolnick's dedication to his clients and his experience make him a prominent figure in the field of personal injury law in Ohio.
