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.

37 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

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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

Showing 1 - 5 of 31 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Renate' | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Jeffrey | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Most Awesome Attorney in Nevada Period!!

I have nothing but praise for Steven and his staff! From day 1 When I met with his wife in his office, to the final days getting an awesome Settlement Check! My case was bazar in the least, I was run down by a woman who got impatient in a Costco parking lot. I was pushing my cart to the truck when al...l of a sudden I was on the ground! This woman who I never saw even after she ran me down was so impatient she just couldn't wait those extra seconds for me to be out of her way She sped up to get around me and misjudged and down I went. My daughter was in shock screaming at this woman "you ran my dad over" Soon I was ambulanced to the Hosp and x-rays were taken of my left foot. 6 broken bones 4 on top and both sides of my Ankle. The date when this happened was Dec 19th right before Christmas!! I spent the next 30 days laid up on my daughters couch and couldn't get up at all.. The blood rushing to my foot was excruciating PAIN!!! So after returning back to San Diego I kept in constant contact with Steven. We spoke on the phone a few times and he explained my options as we moved forward. For months medical bills came in and The staff was right on top of the billing to negotiate the best cost for my services rendered. You wont believe the talent of this staff as the medical bill total went from $27,000 down to $2700!! What!! I couldn't believe it! Laura Klearman, Stevens wife was the miracle worker behind this process! She handles all the fine details involved that I wouldn't of had a clue were to start! So as time went on and healing is so slow I'm 69 years old and healing takes time. To this day 8 1/2 months later, I'm still a bit sore. Next up on the arsenal of experts was Greg, the man who does your bidding with the Insurance Companies. His expertise got me a negotiated awesome settlement amount after going back and forth with an adjuster who was resisting a descent fair settlement. Actually an adjuster is just the middle man who is given an amount from his boss to negotiate from. So Greg battled on until a very fair settlement figure was reached I agreed to the amount and before you know it I had my money in the mail!! I was very pleased at the outcome of my case. Luckily I had no surgery and I had a powerful VIDEO of the whole thing from Costco cameras in the parkin lot Everyone who say it couldn't believe what they saw! I still am in shock when i watch it! So no disputing the facts. If the settlement figure was too low to my satisfaction then the next step would have been litigation. This is where Steven steps in. He's had many years of court time settling cases for the best money possible! This is why his firm is rated so high in the search engines. All in all I'm happy I chose his Firm to represent me!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!!Thanks Steven, Laura , Greg and Staff who had a hand in my case Couldnt have done this without you!!

Posted by Joseph & Karen | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great law firm

My son was visiting in Nevada & was the passenger & was hit directly on his side, was airlifted to Renown & was there for over a week, My husband & I rushed up to Reno & stayed there till he was sent back to California. I called Steve Klearmans office as a recommendation & was so glad I did. Laura... called me back & put me at ease. She's top notch. Steve & staff kept us up to date & informed & my son recovered & was very pleased with his settlement. Thank you so much.

Posted by Kelley | May 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Effective and Thorough

My case was not going to be easy, we didn’t expect things to go as well as they did. They were with me every step of the way. I highly recommend this office.

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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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