Practice areas: Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Indiana since: 2006
Education: Valparaiso University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 - 2020 Call today:
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880 Monon Grn BlvdSuite 101
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Steven Lammers, a partner at Lammers Law Group in Carmel, Indiana, is a dedicated litigator and trial lawyer. His legal practice focuses on championing clients in court across a spectrum of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, professional liability, construction and business disputes. He adeptly manages matters throughout Indiana, representing both individuals and businesses, drawing from a wealth of experience.
Mr. Lammers’ diverse background in health care, construction, business and finance equips him with a distinctive advantage in any legal challenge. His substantial experience in jury trials is noteworthy. In early 2020, he achieved an impressive verdict nearing $1 million for a client after a business dispute jury trial concerning assisted living facilities. In 2023, he was pivotal in a civil rights wrongful death case, securing a $625,000 settlement against a prominent jail medical provider. His track record includes numerous successful settlements, yielding positive outcomes for his clients.
Raised in South Bend, Indiana, Mr. Lammers pursued his undergraduate studies at Miami University, graduating cum laude with a degree in finance. He continued his legal education at Valparaiso University School of Law, earning his law degree in 2006. He is licensed to practice in Indiana and Illinois, as well as in federal courts in these states. After law school, he spent over nine years practicing at a large law firm in Northwest Indiana before moving to the Indianapolis area.
An esteemed member of the legal community, Mr. Lammers is affiliated with the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) and participated in the ISBA Leadership Development Academy. In 2014, The Northwest Indiana Times honored him as one of the "20 under 40," underscoring his commitment and contributions to the field. He has also been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Informed Consent, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice - Other, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 20% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2006, Indiana
Professional Webpage: https://lammerslawgroup.com/steven-lammers/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Participated in Leadership Northwest Indiana program, 2011
- Legal Ethics Committee for the Indiana State Bar Association., 2019
- Leadership Development Academy with the Indiana State Bar Association., 2018
- Miami University Alumni Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute, 2014
- Indianapolis Bar Association (member)
- Indiana State Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Obtained a $996,816.74 jury verdict for a business in a breach of contract dispute involving management of assisted living facilities. Was sole counsel for plaintiff, a business., 2020
- Secured a settlement of $650,000 against the Indiana Patient Compensation Fund for a civil rights/wrongful death case, with the underlying case resolved against a jail healthcare provider., 2024
- Settled a civil rights wrongful death/medical malpractice case for $625,000 against a well-known jail medical provider., 2023
- Representation of hospital and several physician hospitalists in week-long jury trial alleging failure to diagnose medical complication. Defense verdict rendered., 2011
- Representation of hospital and emergency room physician in week-long wrongful-death jury trial of a 14 year old boy. Defense verdict rendered, 2009
- Representation of hospital in a premises liability, trip and fall jury trial. Defense verdict rendered., 2009
- Representation of hospital in jury trial alleging failure to appropriately assess patient and notify physicians. Patient ultimately had a below-the-knee amputation. Defense verdict rendered., 2013
- Representation of hospital and general surgeon in jury trial alleging negligent surgical follow-up. Defense verdict rendered., 2010
- Representation of home health care agency in jury trial alleging failure to appropriately communicate severity of condition to physician and alleging failure to appropriately educate patient regarding condition. Patient ultimately had a stroke and open heart surgery. Defense verdict rendered., 2014
Transactions
- Acted as bank counsel in numerous commercial loan workouts resulting in favorable results for bank.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board Member for Chasing Dreams, Inc., an organization that exists to help those with Down syndrome and their families., 2014
- Provide pro bono service to Suncrest Christian Church, Inc. in St. John, Indiana., 2020
- Provide pro bono legal services for Hope City Church in Carmel, Indiana.
Honors
- Honored and named by U.S. News Best Lawyers® in America for the years 2021-2024., U.S. News Best Lawyers® in America, U.S. News Best Lawyers® in America
- Peer-Review Rated Av Preeminent* Through Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected for the Northwest Indiana Times 20 Under 40 class for 2014., Northwest Indiana Times 20 Under 40, Northwest Indiana Times, 2014
- Named an Emerging Young Attorney in the Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly, Emerging Young Attorney, Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly, 2014
Educational Background
- Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (B.S., cum laude), 2003
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Summary of developments in medical malpractice law in Indiana during the survey period from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009., Author, Recent Developments in Medical Malpractice, Indiana Law Review, 2010
- I spoke at an ICLEF seminar where I spoke on the specific issue of "Medical Malpractice and Prison Cases.", Speaker, Navigating Medical Malpractice CLE, 2024
- The Evolving Electronic Medical Records Industry and its Effect on Patient Safety - Time for an EMR Refresher for Your Employees, 2017
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2020
