Steven J. Klearman

Steven J. Klearman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Reno, NV
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

437 West Plumb Lane, Reno, NV

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist in Nevada.

36 years | 2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 37 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven J. Klearman & Associates

437 West Plumb Lane, Reno, NV, 89509-3766

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Steven J. Klearman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

72 Client Reviews

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Posted by Renate' | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommend Steve Klearman & Associates!

I had a fantastic experience working with Steve Klearman and his entire team. From start to finish, they were attentive, responsive, and truly dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for my case. A special thank you to Laura Klearman, whose support and attention to detail made a... big difference throughout the process. Mr. Klearman took the time to clearly present all of my options and guided me every step of the way with professionalism and care. I’m incredibly grateful for the hard work and commitment this office put into my case, and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone in need of legal representation.

Posted by Jim | April 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You won’t be sorry. Steven and Laura Klearman and associates are the best

Steve and Laura we’re great with my case. I was in an auto accident and wasn’t sure who to pick as my lawyer. Boy did I make the right decision in choosing Steve Klearman. Steve’s trial law abilities are top notch and far exceeded my expectations. He litigated my case almost to conclusion as we reach...ed a settlement. Steve set me at ease about what to expect with every step along the way. Very easy to speak with, professional and a straight shooter. Laura is his wife and runs the office as she is a never ending flame that goes out. Laura was the first person I reached at their office right after the accident and she was very informative and really settled my nerves when speaking with her. Very professional with a kind empathetic heart. That’s hard to find these days. They both are very familiar with the legal landscape in Reno and I would not hesitate to use their services again in the future.

Posted by Crystal | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Injury lawyer office that cares about you and your wellbeing

I was severely injured in a grocery store locally here . I suffered a few herniated disc's and endless amounts of pain, fear , and treatments . The moment I walked into Steve's office I felt nothing but cared for .If you are injured at all PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH ANY OTHER LAWYER THAN STEV...E HE CARES about his clients will make sure in the end you got a fair deal and will always leave with more money than they get themselves .They truly care about there clients and there well being. The office is clean ,friendly ,and amazing communication with constant updates . Extremely professional friendly kind service that helped me fight a big corporate company and all the nasty insurance people and win without ever having to deal with them myself they took care of it all with reassurance . Thank you everyone in this office for all you have done to help me heal I am writing this on my own cognizance and experience they are the BEST injury lawyers in reno hands down !

Posted by Jacklyn Cook | July 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Dynamic Duo of Reno!!!

Steven & Laura Klearman are the absolute best at what they do. They are the most amazing, caring, compassionate and professional people. I have been with them for the last 3 1/2 years and can I just tell you it has been a pleasure working with them. Their support and dedication to every detail is out...standing. The communication is great and they keep you updated every step of the process. Steven is so upfront with his approach. Laura is so meticulous and detail oriented, I don’t know how she does it! I am so grateful for care that I received from everyone in the office. Thank you Steven, Laura, Gregg, and Emilee for all of your hard work and tireless dedication to my case you guys are amazing!

Posted by Daniel | July 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The BEST!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Steven Klearman and his associates. I was pleased with the communication they provided and the way they handled my legal situation. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone that requires an attorney.

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Steven J. Klearman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Natalia Vander Laan

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Steve for over a year now. His professionalism and competence is inspiring and has earned him the respect of his colleagues, clients, judges, and opposing counsel. Steve’s exceptional attention to detail and vast knowledge of the intricacies and nuances of personal injury law consistently results in outstanding outcomes for his clients. Steve generously shares his expertise with other attorneys as he is the author of "Elements of Nevada Legal Theories", a book that serves as an excellent guide to Nevada civil law and is widely used by lawyers and judges throughout Nevada."

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William Kendall

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable and thorough in his case preparation. Steve is clever and insightful and possesses the highest integrity."

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Kathleen Sigurdson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It has been my experience that Mr. Klearman will exhaust all possible remedies for his clients. He is tireless in his fight on behalf of his clients. I am proud to call him a collegue and friend."

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Christopher Rusby

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on several matters with Mr. Klearman as his opposing counsel. He has always been professional and achieves good results for his clients. I think Mr. Klearman is an excellent attorney."

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Nadia von Magdenko

Wrongful death lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Odom

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve was our local counsel on a case against Amtrak. He and his staff were very helpful in every step of the litigation. They were always available when we had a question and went out of their way to explain and offer guidance as we navigated through Nevada court system. I would highly recommend Steve Klearman and look forward to using him again as local counsel on any future cases in Nevada."

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James Holland

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a lawyer's lawyer. Super smart, very skilled, and at the top of his game."

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S. Young

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is a very respected attorney, client advocate, and author"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Top 3 Personal Injury Attorneys, Three Best Rated

2023

Fastest Responding Law Firm Award, Hennessey Digital

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Reno, Expertise.com

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Top Attorney Award, Attorney.com

2018

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Certificate of Appreciation, Champions of Justice Awards

2015

2015 Champions of Justice Award, Nevada Legal Services

2014

Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Nevada, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Certificate of Recognition for Excellent Services, Jim Gibbons, Former Governor of Nevada

2007

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Leadership, Dean Heller, U.S. Congressman

2006

Senatorial Certificate of Recognition for Commitment and Service, John Ensign, Former U.S. Senator

2003

International Goodwill Ambassador Designation, Robert Cashell, Mayor of Reno

2000

Certificate of Commendation for Community Contributions, Harry Reid, Former U.S. Senator

1998

Senatorial Recognition for Achievement, Richard H. Bryan, Former U.S. Senator

Work Experience

2010 - Present

State Appointed Arbitrator, Nevada District Court, Court Annexed Arbitration Program

2009 - Present

Federally Appointed Mediator, Inmate Early Mediation Program, United States District Court, District for Nevada

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, Steven J. Klearman & Associates

1993 - 2005

Managing Partner, Barber, Klearman & Associates

1988 - 1993

Associate, Beckley Singleton, Chtd

Associations

1994 - Present

Nevada Justice Association

Sustaining Member

1988 - Present

Washoe County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Member

2008 - 2013

Nevada Jury Instructions - Civil Subcommittee

Past Chair

2003 - 2005

Northern Nevada Disciplinary Board

Past Vice Chair

1995 - 1997

State Bar of Nevada, Publications Committee

Past Member

1995 - 2000

Nevada Medical Dental Screening Panel

Past Member

Education

1988

Washington University in St. Louis

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Missouri, St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

N/A

Harvard University Law School

Mediation Certificate

N/A

University of Notre Dame Concannon Programme of International Law in London

One-Year Program

N/A

National Taiwan Normal University

One-Year Program

Speaking Engagements

2019

Trial Lawyer Boot Camp: Plaintiff’s Case, Defendant’s Case, The Art of the Close

Trials

2019

Entertaining Elements of Nevada Legal Theories (with the Hon. Judge Rob Bare)

Legal Theory

2013

Preventing NV Legal Malpractice

Malpractice

2013

Damages in Personal Injury

Damages

Publications

2013

The Advocate Nevada Supreme Court Revisits Open and Obvious Premises Cases

2009

Book Safe Living in Treacherous Times

2006

Book Nevada Statutes of Limitation

2006

Book Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure

2006

Book Nevada Evidence Statutes

1999

Book Elements of Nevada Legal Theories

Languages

English

Mandarin

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