Education

  • Indiana University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers

Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Ohio
Dan Schumick
Associate

Dan is an attorney known for a rigorous, analytical approach to complex disputes. He brings a deep curiosity and a commitment to uncovering the facts and law that drive each case. Thriving in fast-paced environments, Dan has experience managing a large, complex caseload—drawing on his passion for legal research, writing, and public speaking.

Prior to joining Scott Scriven LLP, Dan served as an assistant attorney where he represented the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Ohio Industrial Commission in court cases, mandamus, and subpoena enforcement.

Primary Focus & Experience

  • Workers’ Compensation: Defends public and private employers in workers’ compensation hearings, appeals and mandamus actions.
  • Litigation: Represents boards of education through all phases of litigation, including employee and student discrimination and civil rights cases; constitutional claims, including equal protection; Section 1983 claims; retaliation claims; sexual harassment and Title IX claims; teacher termination and employee discharge cases; and student discipline and special education claims.
  • Employment Law: Defends boards of education in complaints before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other state agencies; represents clients in all aspects of employment law, from managing internal complaints and investigations, day to day human resources issues, and complex litigation.
  • Education General Counsel: Provides comprehensive advice and counsel to boards of education throughout the state of Ohio, including advising on public records, open meetings and board policy and governance issues, ethics and contracting advice, contract drafting and interpretation, community and media relations, litigation preparation and avoidance.

Professional Associations & Community Involvement

Ohio State Bar Association

American Mock Trial Association

Ohio State Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Law Committee


You Might Not Know

In his spare time, Dan coaches The Ohio State Mock Trial team.