Practice areas: Personal Injury, Insurance Coverage, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 1996
Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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The Keefe Law Firm, LLC
14222 Madison Avenue2nd Floor
Lakewood, OH 44107 Visit website
Stephen T. Keefe Jr. serves as managing partner at The Keefe Law Firm, LLC, in Lakewood, Ohio, where he assists clients in matters involving personal injury. Serving clients across the state, he handles cases including catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, birth injuries, brain injuries, trucking accidents and construction accidents. He approaches every case with compassion and dedication, ensuring that each client receives personalized attention and a suitable outcome.
After completing his undergraduate studies in political science from Miami University, Mr. Keefe proceeded to hone his legal knowledge at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Serving as editor of the Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine, he gained a thorough understanding of complex medical-legal issues, allowing him to dissect complicated medical evidence and aggressively advocate for injured clients in his current practice.
Earning his license to practice law in Ohio in 1996, Mr. Keefe additionally obtained admission to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He began his career working as a judicial staff attorney at the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, where he learned a great deal about the inner workings of the state's legal system.
For over 25 years, Mr. Keefe has dedicated his career to aggressively and ethically protecting injured clients, offering genuine care and committed advocacy during their most difficult moments. Active in the legal community, he currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Association for Justice. His continued commitment to his profession garnered him an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He also maintains a consistent “Superb” rating on Avvo.
*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 - General: Plaintiff, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Bad Faith Insurance, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Insurance Coverage
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1996, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://www.keefelawfirm.com/attorney/stephen-t-keefe-jr/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ohio, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Ohio Association for Justice, Board of Trustees, 2015 – Present
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, President, 2008
- Ohio Association for Justice, Member, 2000 – Present
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, Vice-President, 2007
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, Treasurer, 2006
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, Member, 2000 – Present
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, 2009 – Present
Pro bono / Community Service
- Cleveland Bar Association, Volunteer Tutor
- The 3R’s Program, in conjunction with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Cleveland Public School System, Member, 2009-2012
Educational Background
- Miami University of Ohio, B.A., Honors: cum laude, Major: Political Science, Minor: Religion, 1992
- Kenston High School, 1988
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- The Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine, Editor
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0
- Dedicated Service Award, Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, 2002-2004, 2008-2009
- AVVO’s highest rating of Superb, 10 out of 10
Office location for Stephen T. Keefe, Jr.
14222 Madison Avenue
2nd Floor
Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone: 216-815-3574
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