Langer & Langer

1 Best Lawyers award

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

A partner with Langer & Langer, Steven L. Langer represents the rights and interests of people living in Valparaiso, Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana and other parts of Indiana. He focuses his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, complex litigation, car and truck crashes, and wrongful death.

After graduating from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1977, Mr. Langer decided to pursue a career in law. He went to Valparaiso University Law School and earned his Juris Doctor in 1980.

For over 30 years, Mr. Langer has helped people seek appropriate compensation for their injuries. He knows the challenges that people face when they have been hurt through the negligence of a company or another person. These challenges include lost wages, continued medical care, mounting bills, medical costs, property damage and even psychological and emotional trauma. Mr. Langer listens to his client’s struggles and then aggressively pursues monetary justice for them.

Mr. Langer's excellent legal skills and dedication have earned him several honors over the years. The National Trial Lawyers named him one of the top 100 trial lawyers, and he has been selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America* since 2014. The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association gave him the consumer advocate of the year award in 2003. On May 8, 2014, Mr. Langer was elected as the President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association for a one year term. In addition to these recognitions, Mr. Langer holds the highest rating of AV-Preeminent** from Martindale Hubbell.

When he is not working with clients, Mr. Langer remains active in his community. He is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the Indiana State Bar Association. Furthermore, he is the author of several articles relating to medical malpractice and evidence.

Langer & Langer

1 Best Lawyers award

Langer & Langer logo

Overview

  • English

  • Valparaiso University, J.D., graduated 1980

  • Indiana, 1980

  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association - Immediate Past President
  • English
  • Indiana, 1980
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association - Immediate Past President
  • Valparaiso University, J.D., graduated 1980

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, South Bend (2024)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, South Bend (2019)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, South Bend (2016)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, South Bend (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus:
  • Medical Malpractice
Awards:
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association - Trial Lawyer of the Year Award 2004
  • President Indiana Trial Lawyers Association College of Fellows (2008-2010)
  • President Indiana Trial Lawyers Association 2014
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association - Trial Lawyer of the Year Award 2009

Additional Information

  • Medical Malpractice

Mr. Langer practices extensively in the area of medical malpractice. For over 30 years Mr. Langer has been involved in all areas of medical malpractice law.

He actively practices law representing clients who have been injured or whose family members have been killed as the result of medical negligence. Mr. Langer has helped draft legislation and testified at public hearings regarding improvements to the Medical Malpractice Act. Mr. Langer has published articles in the area of medical malpractice. Mr. Langer speaks on medical malpractice topics. Mr. Langer teaches lawyers on a national level about medical malpractice.

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