Steven L. Langer

Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Valparaiso, Indiana

Langer & Langer
Steven L. Langer
Langer & Langer

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in Indiana since: 1980

Education: Valparaiso University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2025

Langer & Langer

4 Indiana Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383 Visit website

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Steven L. Langer is a seasoned legal advocate with the law firm of Langer & Langer, based in Valparaiso and Indianapolis, Indiana. With a focus on representing plaintiffs in cases of medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, wrongful death and intricate legal disputes, he brings more than 40 years of experience to the table.

Throughout his career, Mr. Langer has championed the cause of those seeking rightful compensation for injuries inflicted by negligent health care providers or others. He understands the hurdles his clients face – lost income, ongoing medical expenses, piling bills, property damage and emotional distress. By attentively listening to their stories, he vigorously fights for financial justice on their behalf.

After obtaining his B.A. from Indiana University in 1977, Mr. Langer pursued his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1980. A respected figure within the legal community, he serves as the president and a board member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. His affiliations extend to the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Mr. Langer’s outstanding legal acumen and commitment have earned him numerous accolades. The National Trial Lawyers recognized him as one of the top 100 trial lawyers, and he was listed among The Best Lawyers in America from 2014 to 2019. On May 8, 2014, he took on the role of President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association for a year, and on March 2, 2019, he was inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he holds the AV-Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

An insightful writer, Mr. Langer has contributed extensively to the discourse on medical malpractice and evidence, and he is frequently invited to share his knowledge as a speaker on these subjects.

*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

Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 60% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
  • 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1980, Indiana

Professional Webpage: https://www.langerandlanger.com/attorney/langer-steven-l/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Indiana, 1980
  • Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, 2019
  • American Bar Association
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • President Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2014
  • Former President, College of Fellows of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors, Member, Present
  • Indiana Bar Association
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • In 2011, I worked on 3 medical malpractice cases before the Indiana Supreme Court: the 1st case is fully briefed and awaiting decision (Howard Regional Hospital); the 2nd case is fully briefed; I participated in an oral argument in 6/11 (IDOI v. Everhart), awaiting decision; the 3rd case just entered appearance (Robertson v. B.O.). All work done pro bono as amicus for the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Honors/Awards:
  • Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
  • Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2024
  • One of the Best Lawyers in America, since 2014
  • Ranked in the Top 50 for Indiana Super Lawyers®
  • Inclusion on the Indiana Super Lawyers® List, since 2008
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Co-Recipient of Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, 2009
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2004 - 2009
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association - Special Award for Medical Malpractice, 2016
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Special Award for Medical Malpractice, 2008
  • 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association - President's Award, 2014
Educational Background:
  • Indiana University, B.A., 1977
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Depositions, speaker, AAJ, 2014
  • Michigan Association for Justice Speaker - Advanced Deposition Techniques, Introduction to Death Star Depositions, 2014
  • Indiana Law Survey Speaker - Evidence in Civil Matters, 2015
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Speaker - Evidence in Civil Matters, 2015
  • Speaker - Indiana's Updated Medical Malpractice Act, 2016
  • Indiana Law Survey Speaker - Evidence in Civil Matters, 2016
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Speaker - Evidence in Civil Matters, 2016
  • ICLEF Speaker - The New Medical Malpractice Act, The Genesis of the New Med Mal Act, 2017
  • Indiana Law Survey Speaker - Evidence in Civil Matters, 2018
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Speaker - Evidence in Civil Matters, 2018

Office location for Steven L. Langer

4 Indiana Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Phone: 219-246-4759

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