STUART I. GARSON

Cleveland Workers' Compensation Attorney

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Stuart Garson is a founding partner of Garson Johnson LLC, bringing more than four decades of experience in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and civil litigation. Widely respected throughout Ohio’s legal community, Stuart is known for his tenacity, integrity, and commitment to justice. He has been a powerful advocate for injured workers and plaintiffs’ rights since the beginning of his legal career.

Stuart is admitted to practice in Ohio (1976) and Florida (1977), as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1976) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (1986). He earned his J.D. from Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1976. He also holds an M.A. in History and Education (1972) and a B.A. (1971) from The Ohio State University, where he was consistently named to the Dean’s List.

Over his distinguished career, Stuart has received numerous honors and awards, including recognition as an Ohio Super Lawyer (2006–2008) and recipient of five Special Achievement Awards from the Ohio Associate for Justice (OAJ). In 2003, he was inducted into the Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame by OAJ, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field. He was also inducted into the Orange High School Hall of Fame (2001) and received the Park Synagogue Centerite Award the same year. Stuart maintains an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating for legal skill and ethical standards.

As a founding partner, Stuart has been instrumental in shaping Garson Johnson’s mission to fight for fairness and justice for Ohio’s injured workers and citizens. His deep legal knowledge and lifelong advocacy have earned him a place among the most respected attorneys in the state.

PRACTICE AREAS

BAR ADMISSIONS

• » Ohio, 1976
• » Florida, 1977
• » U.S. District Court Northern District Of Ohio, 1976
• » U.S. Court Of Appeals 6th Circuit, 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 & AWARDS

• » Ohio Super Lawyer, 2006 – 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