Stephen E. Walters

Overview Results News Insights Overview Steve served as the President and Managing Partner of Reminger Co., LPA from 2005-2023. While serving in this capacity, Reminger grew 8 new offices to a total of 15 offices across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Steve now serves as a Vice President of the firm and a member of Remingers Executive Leadership Group. Steve has 40 years of legal experience in a wide variety of areas. His legal practice remains focused on the representation of medical professionals and facilities with a continued interest in counseling business clients on their legal and managerial issues. As a trial attorney, Steve has tried more than 130 cases to verdict. He is also called upon to take over catastrophic litigation matters from other attorneys. Steve continues to be a recognized thought leader in the legal community and is featured in the media outlining his thoughts on successful leadership. He has been recognized and listed in the Best Lawyers in America since 1999. He has been recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers since 2006. He has also been named one of the Top 50 Attorneys in Cleveland. in 2022, Steve was inducted into the Cleveland State University College of Law Hall of Fame. Steve is President of the Reminger Foundation, a philanthropic organization which was founded in 2009 under his leadership. The Foundation supports worthy causes throughout the geographical reach of Remingers practice. It is supported by members of the law firm and the community alike. Steve also serves as Chair of the Quality Assurance Committee for Reminger. Honors & Recognitions Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants since 1999 Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine since 2006 Cleveland State University College of Law Hall of Fame, 2022 Community & Professional The American Bar Foundation -Life Fellow Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Ohio State Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association -Prior Trustee to Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation Cleveland State University College of Law -Board of Visitors Read More Results For a more complete list of trial results, please attorney. Jul 22, 2018Summit Defense of medical malpractice in alleged missed diagnosis of stroke Sep 1, 2017Cuyahoga Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice injury claim involving stroke R. Ress, et al., v. D. Karns, M. D., et al May 15, 2015Cuyahoga Defense of surgical medical malpractice claim Mar 12, 2012Cuyahoga Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice May 25, 2011Lake Defense of wrongful death emergency medical malpractice claim involving death of subarachnoid hematoma Aug 27, 2010Lake Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim Sep 22, 2009Lake Defense of Medical Malpractice claim. Mar 19, 2009Lake Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim May 2008Cuyahoga Defense of medical malpractice orthopedic surgery claim. (OHIC) Apr 15, 2008Lake Defense of wrongful death in medical malpractice case (Pro Assurance) Feb 14, 2008Medina Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim. (ACE USA) Jan 31, 2008Summit Defense of catastrophic birth injury claim. (AP Capital) Jan 2008Lake Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice claim involving 52 year old stroke victim. (OHIC) Feb 2007Geauga Defense of internal medicine physician alleging wrongful death/medical negligence and failure to timely diagnose and appropriately treat sepsis in a 40-year old. Jan 25, 2007, Directed Verdict Cuyahoga Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death. News News 36 Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2025 Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Jan 13, 2025 68 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Aug 15, 2024 70 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Aug 17, 2023 Reminger Co., LPA Recognized as a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio for Thirteenth Consecutive Year The Plain Dealer, Jun 26, 2023 Reminger Co., LPA Relocates Cleveland, Ohio Headquarters Mar 31, 2023 Brian T. Gannon Named Next Managing Partner of Reminger Co., LPAFeb 1, 2023 Reminger Co., LPA 2022 Year in Review Jan 2023 Reminger Co., LPA Ranked by U. S. News - Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms in 2023Nov 3, 2022 Stephen Walters Inducted into the Cleveland State University College of Law Hall of Fame Oct 31, 2022 53 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Aug 18, 2022 Reminger Co., LPA Recognized as a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio for Twelfth Consecutive Year The Plain Dealer, Jun 27, 2022 The Reminger Foundation Supports Ukrainian Crisis Relief Efforts with $100,000 Grant to Med Wish International Apr 28, 2022 Statement on the Passing of Jordan Morgan Feb 24, 2022 Reminger Co., LPA 2021 Year in Review Jan 24, 2022 41 Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2022 Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Super Lawyers Magazine, Dec 30, 2021 Reminger Co., LPA Ranked by U. S. News - Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms in 2022Nov 4, 2021 54 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Aug 19, 2021 Reminger Co., LPA Recognized as a 2021 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio for Eleventh Consecutive Year The Plain Dealer, Jun 27, 2021 Reminger Co., LPA 2020 Year in Review Jan 1, 2021 45 Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2021 Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 8, 2020 55 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List Press Release, Aug 20, 2020 The Reminger Foundation Commits $275,000 to COVID-19 Response Funds in Supporting Frontline Caregivers Press Release, Mar 31, 2020 52 Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2020 Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Nov 27, 2019 46 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers® List Press Release, Aug 15, 2019 Reminger Co., LPA Named to Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio Among Midsized Companies List for Ninth Consecutive Year The Plain Dealer, Jun 16, 2019 Reminger Co., LPA 2018 Year in Review Jan 1, 2019 59 Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2019 Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 5, 2018 34 Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Named to 2019 Best Lawyers® List Press Release, Aug 15, 2018 Reminger Co., LPA Named #1 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio Among Midsized Companies for Third Time Plain Dealer, Jun 17, 2018 Sixty Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2018 Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 6, 2017 Stephen Walters Featured in Super Lawyers in Tackling an EpidemicSuper Lawyers, Nov 27, 2017 Twenty-Four Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America © 2018Press Release, Aug 15, 2017 The Reminger Foundation Awards $15,000 in Charitable Contributions to Organizations Combatting Opioid Crisis in Northeast Ohio Crains Cleveland Business, Jul 20, 2017 Forty-Nine Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 2, 2016 Twenty-Six Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2017Press Release, Aug 15, 2016 Reminger Co., LPA Named #1 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio Among Midsized Companies for Second Consecutive Year Press release, Jun 19, 2016 Forty-Four Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 2, 2015 Twenty-Five Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers In America® 2016Press Release, Aug 17, 2015 Stephen Walters Featured as Attorney of the Month in Attorney at Law Magazine Attorney at Law Magazine, Aug 6, 2015 Forty-Five Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 3, 2014 Twenty-Two Reminger Co., LPA Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers In America® 2015Press Release, Aug 18, 2014 Reminger Co., LPAs Cleveland Office Remodel Featured in Crains Cleveland Business Crains Cleveland Business, Mar 3, 2014 Fifty-Five Reminger Attorneys Honored as 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 5, 2013 Twenty-Six Reminger Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers In America 2014Aug 16, 2013 Reminger Co., LPA Announces Fifty-Three 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 17, 2012 Twenty-Six Reminger Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers In America 2013Press Release, Aug 24, 2012 Fifty-Five Reminger Attorneys Named 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Press Release, Dec 16, 2011 Twenty-Five Reminger Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2012Press Release, Aug 31, 2011 Stephen E. Walters Invited to Join Council on Litigation Management Press Release, Mar 7, 2011 Reminger Co., LPA Managing Partner Stephen Walters Featured in The Plain Dealers Talk with the Boss section The Plain Dealer, Aug 1, 2010 Reminger Co., LPA Managing Partner Stephen E. Walters Featured in Crains Cleveland Business Article on Malpractice Crains Cleveland Business, Jun 13, 2005 View More ›‹ View Less Insights Publications Reminger law firm signs nearly 60,000-square-foot lease at 200 Public Square Crains Cleveland Business, Mar 23, 2022 Charity Begins at Home Ohio & Kentucky Super Lawyers Magazine, Dec 2020 Stephen Walters Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine as Attorney of the Month Attorney at Law Magazine, Aug 7, 2015 Practice Areas Architects and Engineers/Construction Liability Corporate & General Business Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Defense Employment Practices/Civil Rights Defense Governmental/Public Entity Liability Health Care Medical Malpractice Professional Liability Education J. D., Cleveland State University College of Law, 1983 B. A., Cleveland State University, cum laude, 1980Admissions State of Ohio, 1983 More About StephenMy Grandmother taught me that achievements and worthwhile goals never come easy. Such sage advice has helped me as a lawyer to confront challenges head on, knowing that there are no guarantees. Overcoming obstacles requires preparedness and complete effort. This simple lesson applies to the managing of Reminger, which is also made easier by the hundreds of excellent employees who work in our firm.