Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Cleveland Law Firm Since 1918
Founded in 1918, Steuer Escovar & Coleman has established itself as one of Cleveland's oldest and most respected law firms. Our attorneys combine over 120 years of combined legal experience with a personalized approach to client representation. We specialize in personal injury, social security disability, workers' compensation, employment law, family law, and wrongful death cases. Our team maintains strong relationships with local insurance, medical, and legal professionals to effectively resolve client matters. We offer prompt communication, transparent case updates, and a supportive environment for clients navigating stressful legal situations.Our practice serves Ohio residents across multiple counties including Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Summit. We provide free initial consultations and operate on a contingency fee basis for applicable cases. Our attorneys have earned recognition for professional excellence, including AV ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. We maintain a balance between large-firm expertise and small-firm personal attention. Our commitment to aggressive legal representation has helped clients recover compensation through settlements and courtroom victories. We assist with estate planning documents and probate matters, leveraging our experience in local Ohio courts.
Services
Personal Injury
Social Security
Workers Compensation
Estate Planning
Employment Law
Family Law
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- Over 120 years combined legal experience in Ohio courts
- Serving clients across Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Medina, Geauga, and Summit Counties
- AV-rated attorneys recognized for professional excellence
- Free initial consultations with no upfront costs for contingency cases
- Proven track record in personal injury, workers' compensation, and social security claims
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Personal Injury
We represent victims of automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries in seeking maximum compensation. Our attorneys investigate accidents, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We handle cases involving defective products, dangerous premises, and wrongful death claims.
Social Security
Our firm assists clients with Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications and appeals. We help clients navigate the complex five-step disability determination process and gather necessary medical documentation. We represent claimants at all stages of administrative appeals when benefits are denied.
Workers Compensation
We advocate for injured workers seeking compensation for occupational injuries and diseases. Our services include filing initial claims, appealing denied cases, and negotiating settlements with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. We handle repetitive stress injuries, occupational illnesses, and workplace accident claims.
Estate Planning
We help families create estate plans through wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. Our probate services assist executors with estate administration after a loved one's passing. We guide clients through Ohio's probate process while minimizing stress and legal complications during difficult times.
Employment Law
We represent employees facing wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace harassment. Our services include handling age, sex, and disability discrimination cases, as well as claims for unpaid wages and family medical leave violations. We assist clients with hostile work environment claims and employment contract disputes.
People
Thomas Escovar
Attorney
Thomas Escovar has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for professional excellence. He specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation cases, combining legal expertise with personalized client representation. With decades of experience in Ohio courts, he advocates for clients' rights in complex legal matters.
Christopher Coleman
Attorney
Christopher Coleman focuses on social security disability and employment law cases. He provides dedicated legal representation to clients navigating complex government benefit systems and workplace discrimination issues. His practice emphasizes client communication and thorough case preparation.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle automobile accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, defective product claims, and wrongful death cases. Our attorneys investigate all aspects of your accident to establish liability and seek maximum compensation.
How can you help with Social Security disability claims?
We assist with initial SSD/SSI applications and appeals of denied claims. Our attorneys understand the medical documentation requirements and administrative processes needed to prove disability eligibility under federal guidelines.
What should I do after a workplace injury?
Report the injury to your employer immediately and seek medical treatment. We can help file the First Report of Injury with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and appeal denied claims within strict deadlines.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all practice areas. This allows us to evaluate your case and explain your legal options without upfront costs for contingency-based cases.
How are attorney fees structured?
Many cases operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation. We discuss fee arrangements during your free consultation before beginning representation.
