Law office of John B. Stalzer
"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm." - Abraham Lincoln
(440) 578-7727
Welcome to the Law Office of John B. Stalzer
As the son of immigrants, I learned the value of hard work and perseverance. As a student-athlete at Lakewood High School and Yale University, I developed a competitiveness and an appreciation for teamwork. As a Trial attorney with more than 20 years experience handling a wide variety of matters, I acquired knowledge and skills to analyze and solve problems and, ultimately, to stand firm with my clients.
I started my own law practice to help people, whether dealing with a current legal issue or planning for the future. I hope to provide legal services to individuals and families with the same work ethic and determination my parents instilled in me. Please contact me if you have a legal need and are looking for someone to listen.
My Background
I grew up in Lakewood, Ohio, the younger brother of two sisters and the son of immigrants. My mom was born in Germany and my dad was a Gottscheer. Gottschee was once a settlement of Austrians in what's now Slovenia; a settlement of German speakers that existed for about 600 years until 1941
I started my legal career working as a law clerk for the Hon. Judge Harry Hanna and the Hon. Judge Leo Spellacy and visiting Judges assigned to preside over civil Jury Trials. During my time with the Court, I gained valuable experience observing lawyers handling Trials and insight in how Judges preside over Trials. As a law clerk, I assisted Judges with legal issues arose during those Trials.
After working for the Court, I practiced law for more than 18 years with a large regional defense firm representing insurance companies and insureds in a wide-variety of civil lawsuits including cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, mass tort, retail and hospitality, trucking and commercial transportation, commercial litigation, creditor's rights, and condominium law.
A few years ago, I had an opportunity to represent a woman who suffered a wrist injury and a unique, but serious condition when an airbag caused abrasions on her neck and face. Over-the-counter medications used to treat the abrasions caused my client to develop an allergy to propylene glycol. When I first got involved, the insurance company for the individual who caused that accident offered a mere $5,000 and denied that her condition was related to the accident. After working on the case, I obtained a significant six figure settlement. I gained a satisfaction that made me realize I wanted to represent individuals and families.
Exceptional Services
"The world isn't fair, Calvin." "I know Dad, but why isn't it ever unfair in my favor?"
- Bill Patterson, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury
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Auto Accidents
Premises Liability
Trucking Accidents
Wrongful Death
Dog Bites
Defective Products
Fires
Pedestrian Accidents
Burn Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries
RSD or Chronic Pain Injuries
Slip and Fall Accidents
Retail and Hotel Accidents
Catastrophic Injury
If you are in need of a lawyer in these practice areas or you have another legal need, please contact me by phone at (440) 578-7727 or by email at contact@stalzerlaw.com. For your convenience, you may also submit a message below.
