Stephen M. "Steve" Strum, Health Care Attorney in St Louis, Missouri
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation
St Louis, MO
Practicing health care in St Louis since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Stephen has over 38 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- St. Louis, MISSOURI
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation matters from St. Louis, MISSOURI.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026).
About Stephen M. "Steve" Strum: Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Stephen has over 38 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Stephen takes on
Stephen concentrates on health care, insurance, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Health Care cases in St Louis, Missouri
Stephen takes health care matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in St Louis, Missouri
Stephen takes insurance matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in St Louis, Missouri
Stephen takes litigation matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in St Louis, Missouri
Stephen takes personal injury matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in St Louis, Missouri
Stephen takes product liability matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Stephen M. "Steve" Strum — health care lawyer in St Louis
Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Stephen has over 38 years of legal experience.
Stephen M. Strum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.
Stephen M., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen's approach to health care cases
Stephen M. Strum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Stephen M., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high…
Clients Stephen works with
Stephen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, insurance, and litigation matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
BA · 1985
Jurisdictions
Stephen's state bar admissions
Illinois
1989 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1988 · ACTIVE
Stephen studied at BA in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Law school and academic background
Stephen completed BA in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephen runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Stephen has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Negligence
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lon O. Hocker Trial Lawyers Award
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law (2026).
Locations
Stephen M. "Steve" Strum's office in St. Louis
Stephen's primary office is at 701 Market Street, Sixth Floor, St. Louis, Missouri, 63101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Stephen M. "Steve" Strum — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stephen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Stephen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Stephen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in St Louis, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Stephen
Stephen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Stephen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Stephen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Stephen M. "Steve" Strum
How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Stephen offer a free consultation?
Stephen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Stephen's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Stephen take my case if I'm outside St Louis?
Stephen is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Stephen accepting new health care clients right now?
Stephen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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