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Scott Stewart is listed in the Best Lawyers in America for 2010 Scott Stewart is AV rated which is the highest attainable rating for ethical standards and legal ability Scott Stewart is a member of both the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Scott Stewart is listed in the 2010 Super Lawyer Directory Stewart and DeChant has been published in the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers
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Legal Malpractice Cases
Legal Malpractice Claim Information

Nationally from 2004 to 2007, 44,000 claims were asserted against insured lawyers.
Insurance Bad Faith Claims
Insurance Bad Faith Claim Information

Claim payouts for the entire property-casualty industry have decreased each year for the past decade.
Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Information

There is a death caused by a motor vehicle crash every 12 minutes.
Social Security Disability Cases
Social Security Disability Information

Seventy one percent of all initial claims filed in the state of Ohio are denied.
Worker's Compensation Cases
Worker's Compensation Information

In 2004, 42,000 Ohio workers suffered back injuries while at work.
Wrongful Death Cases 
Wrongful Death Claim Information

In 2003 there were over 100,000 deaths in the United States due
to unintentional injuries.

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1940 East Sixth Street, Suite 900, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Phone: 216-781-2258 or 1-800-781-2259

Stewart & DeChant is a Cleveland law firm of trial lawyers, providing legal services to anyone who has experienced injury and damage as a result of the misconduct of another person, institution, or corporation. Founded by Lawrence E. Stewart in 1950, the firm has consistently been devoted to the practice of plaintiffs' injury litigation since its conception. If you have suffered a personal injury because someone else was negligent, you naturally are going to have a lot of concerns and questions.

The worry of filing a claim while recovering from your injuries only adds to the stress you are currently experiencing. This is where our firm can offer qualified expertise and knowledge in pursuing many types of personal injury cases. We believe that our experience representing injured parties speaks volumes about the legal services we can provide to you and your loved ones. We offer our clients quality legal representation in the following areas:

Accidents and Personal Injuries

Legal Malpractice

Worker's Compensation

Social Security Disability

Wrongful Death

Insurance Bad Faith Claims

The firm’s lawyers practice regularly in state and federal trial courts, as well as appellate courts, throughout Ohio as well as in other states. As personal injury trial lawyers, we provide to our clients and to our co-counsel quality investigation, case preparation, legal research, and skilled advocacy in and out of the courtroom. In doing so, we take pride as ethical practitioners who are diligent, effective, and compassionate. One of the most important ingredients in the handling of your case is our reputation. The insurance companies will consider your lawyers reputation for truth, diligence, and success in evaluating the claim. We pride ourselves on having each of these attributes and have worked hard to earn that reputation. We have always received the highest rating possible from other lawyers in Ohio.

Approximately one-half of our ongoing case work comes from former client referrals who have demonstrated the satisfaction of service delivered to them as well as confidence in referring their friends and family to us for other legal matters.

Need help with your personal injury case?

There is no charge for the initial consultation, whether by e-mail, telephone or by office visit. So, please do not hesitate to set up an appointment today. Fill out the case evaluation form at the bottom of the page to let us know how we may assist you with your legal matter.

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Choose Stewart & DeChant and let our experience go to work for you.
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1940 East Sixth Street * Suite 900 * Cleveland, Ohio 44114 * 216-781-2258