Marshall Nurenberg

Born in Pittsburgh in 1925 to Emanuel and Bertha Nurenberg, Marshall was raised in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood and attended Taylor Alderdice High School. During World War II, he served as a radar technician in the U.S. Navy. He briefly studied at Carnegie Institute of Technology before transferring to Cleveland College, ultimately earning his law degree from Western Reserve School of Law. Recognized as the top-ranked student, he was inducted into the Society of Benchers in 1953 and the Order of the Coif in 1954.

Marshall was recruited by the Dudnick Komito law firm, where he rose to become a partner and eventually the lead name of Nurenberg, Paris, Heller and McCarthy. Throughout his distinguished career, he passionately advocated for his clients, including cases before the Ohio and U.S. Supreme Courts, such as Gallick v. B&O Railroad. He was also a mentor to many young attorneys and a dedicated member of the legal community, honored as a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

For more information on his legal career, see

https://www.nphm.com/blog/firm-news/honoring-100-years-of-marshall-nurenberg-a-legacy-of-excellence/

Beyond his professional achievements, Marshall was a committed community supporter, a patron of the arts, and a devoted Cleveland Browns fan.

He was the loving father of Lory (Frank Hall) Nurenberg and Steven (Dianne Stevens) Nurenberg, cherished grandfather of Carlyn (Elliot Schwartz) Kessler, and stepfather to Betsy (Rob) Mark, Debby (Warren) Goldenberg, and Susan (David Berkowitz) Klein, as well as step-grandfather to Jessie, Sydney, Matthew, Jonny, Daniel, Jeffrey, and Dana. He is also survived by nieces and nephew Pat (Sam Polsky) Sklar, John (Mina) Sklar, Pam (John (dc’d)) Derbyshire, and Peggy Sklar. Marshall was predeceased by his wives, Susan Nurenberg and Joanne Klein, and his sister, Barbara Sklar.

Services will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. at the Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S. Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, OH. Interment will follow immediately at Mayfield Cemetery, 2749 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, OH.

To view the service, please scroll down to the Past Services section and click on “VIEW VIDEO.”

The family will have a reception and celebration of Marshall’s life at Congregation Mishkan Or located at 26000 Shaker Boulevard, Beachwood, OH, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday only.

In memory of Marshall, contributions to his favorite charities—such as CWRU Law School, the Sarasota Orchestra, or Congregation Mishkan Or—would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements are under the supervision of Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel.