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Strauss Troy Elects Stephen S. Schmidt as President

February 28, 2025
Stephen S. Schmidt, newly elected president of Strauss Troy

Strauss Troy Elects Stephen S. Schmidt as President

CINCINNATI, OH – Strauss Troy is pleased to announce that Stephen S. Schmidt has been named the firm’s new President, effective immediately.

Schmidt, who has served as Co-Chairman of Strauss Troy’s Litigation Department, is a highly respected litigator and business attorney with extensive experience representing and advising clients across a variety of industries. Steve regularly advises a diverse client base, from Fortune 500 companies to privately held businesses and individuals, adapting creative strategies to achieve optimal results. His practice includes complex litigation, corporate governance, partnership disputes, non-compete agreements, trade secrets, and complex contract negotiation. Steve regularly serves as outside general counsel for a diverse array of companies. Steve practices in state and federal courts in Ohio and Kentucky and handles arbitrations nationwide.

"I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to lead a firm that is an institution in the Greater Cincinnati market. For over 70 years, Strauss Troy has staked its claim as a preeminent full-service law firm," Schmidt says. "Our firm is dynamic and focused on continuing to position itself as a vital client service provider in a rapidly changing market. Genuine relationships serve at the core of everything we do. The firm is indebted to Marshall Dosker for his years of strong leadership. I could not be more optimistic about what the future holds for Strauss Troy in this new era."

Schmidt succeeds Marshall K. Dosker, who has led the firm as President for 11 years.

About Strauss Troy

For over 70 years, Strauss Troy has been dedicated to delivering creative legal solutions to help businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs thrive. With offices in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, our strategically mid-sized firm offers personalized service and deep industry knowledge across diverse practice areas. Our team of dedicated attorneys is committed to building trusted partnerships and delivering results that make a difference.

For more information, please contact:

Jen Gault
Director of Marketing
Strauss Troy
jgault@strausstroy.com | 513.621.2120
www.strausstroy.com