Linda L. Stepan

Shareholder
Akron
222 South Main Street
Suite 400
Akron, OH 44308
P 330.434.6772
F 330.376.4577
P 330.434.6772 | F 330.376.4577



Overview

As an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, Linda brings an extra level of skill to help resolve workers’ compensation claims. This credential indicates that she has extensive experience, passed a rigorous test, and stays up-to-date on the latest workers' compensation laws and developments for her clients.

For decades, Linda has worked on behalf of employers to reduce their exposure, overall liability and the amount paid per claim. Whenever possible, she works to recommend a strategy that ensures the lowest cost with participation from her clients, their third party administrators, and their managed care organizations.

Linda represents clients throughout the State of Ohio, from a broad range of industries, including amusement parks, beverages, retail, medical, trucking, construction, heavy industry, and food products, with issues concerning workers’ compensation litigation, claims, and appeals. This diverse experience allows her to spot issues early and often resolve them before they escalate into significant claims.

Services

Education

  1. Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D.
    • cum laude
  2. Cleveland State University, B.A.
    • magna cum laude

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Ohio

Recognitions

  • Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2013-2015)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Future Vision Foundation, Board Secretary 
  • Ohio State Bar Association, Member 
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, Workers' Compensation Section 
  • Ohio Self Insurers Association, Member 
  • Friendship Animal Protective League in Elyria, Board of Directors 
Community Affiliations
  • Akron Public Schools, 91.3, On-Air 
  • Struthers City Schools, 90.7, On-Air

Insights

Overview

As an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, Linda brings an extra level of skill to help resolve workers’ compensation claims. This credential indicates that she has extensive experience, passed a rigorous test, and stays up-to-date on the latest workers' compensation laws and developments for her clients.

For decades, Linda has worked on behalf of employers to reduce their exposure, overall liability and the amount paid per claim. Whenever possible, she works to recommend a strategy that ensures the lowest cost with participation from her clients, their third party administrators, and their managed care organizations.

Linda represents clients throughout the State of Ohio, from a broad range of industries, including amusement parks, beverages, retail, medical, trucking, construction, heavy industry, and food products, with issues concerning workers’ compensation litigation, claims, and appeals. This diverse experience allows her to spot issues early and often resolve them before they escalate into significant claims.

Education

  1. Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D.
    • cum laude
  2. Cleveland State University, B.A.
    • magna cum laude

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Ohio

Recognitions

  • Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2013-2015)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Future Vision Foundation, Board Secretary 
  • Ohio State Bar Association, Member 
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, Workers' Compensation Section 
  • Ohio Self Insurers Association, Member 
  • Friendship Animal Protective League in Elyria, Board of Directors 
Community Affiliations
  • Akron Public Schools, 91.3, On-Air 
  • Struthers City Schools, 90.7, On-Air