Stuart I. Garson
216-586-5529
216-592-8741
866-409-6215
800-571-0581
Stuart Garson is the founder and managing partner of Garson & Associates Co., L.P.A. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1971 from Ohio State University. Stuart went on to receive his Masters of Arts Degree in 1972, also from Ohio State University. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1976. Stuart was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1976 and the Florida Bar in 1977 and began the practice of law in 1976. He has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Stuart has served in numerous leadership positions in the legal and general community. He has chaired the workers' compensation section of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers and has been recognized by the Ohio General Assembly for his civic and legal contributions.
Stuart has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting the rights of injured consumers through his involvement in many legal and civic organizations. He has served and currently serves on the board of directors of numerous organizations and has numerous professional and civic achievements.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Insurance Coverage
- Recreational Vehicle Accidents
- Wrongful Death/Catastrophic Injury
- Catastrophic Complex Litigation
- Unsafe/Defective Products
- Fire/Burn Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Nursing Home Abuse/ Neglect
- Bed Sores/Decubitus Ulcers
- Sexual Assault
- Falls and Fractures
- Wandering/Elopement
- Physical and Emotional Abuse
- Dehydration/Malnutrition
- Medication Errors
- Medical Malpractice
- Medical Negligence
- Birth Injury
- Pregnancy-Related Errors
- Surgical Errors
- Failure to Diagnose
- Emergency Room Errors
- Prescription Errors
- Paramedical Issues
- Workers' Compensation
- One Accident- Multiple Claims
- Types of Injuries
- Types of Benefits
- Older BWC Cases Have Value
- Denied Workers Comp Claims
- Occupational Diseases
- Self Insured Employers
- Workers Comp Death Claims
- Industrial Commission Of Ohio Hearings
- Business Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1976
- Florida, 1977
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1986
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
Education
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. - 1976
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- M.A. - 1972
- Major: History and Education
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A. - 1971
- Honors: Dean's List
Honors and Awards
- Ohio Super Lawyer 2006, 2007, 2008
- Recipient of 5 Special Achievement Awards from the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Inducted into the Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2003
- Inducted into the Orange High School Hall of Fame, 2001
- Park Synagogue Centerite Award 2001
- Recipient, Martindale-Hubbell: AV Rating
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cuyahoga County Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Cleveland Association of Compensation Attorneys
- Attorney General's Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, Member, 1992 - 1994
- Trustee Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1989 - 1994
- Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Chair of the Workers' Compensation section, 1993 - 1994
- Park Synagogue, President, 1996 - 2000
- Cleveland Jewish News, Director, 2002 - Present
- Moreland Hills Planning Commission, Member, 2004 - Present
