Atty. Stephen M. "Steve" Strum

Atty. Stephen M. "Steve" Strum

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.

St. Louis St. Louis 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen M. "Steve" Strum at a glance

Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is a personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, and insurance attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard PC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (BA, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. "Steve" Strum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M. "Steve" Strum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Stephen M. "Steve" Strum is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen M. "Steve" Strum

Where is Stephen M. "Steve" Strum's law office located?
Stephen M. "Steve" Strum's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. "Steve" Strum handle?
Stephen M. "Steve" Strum focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Stephen M. "Steve" Strum practiced law?
Stephen M. "Steve" Strum has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Stephen M. "Steve" Strum go to law school?
Stephen M. "Steve" Strum earned their education at (BA, 1985).
How can I contact Stephen M. "Steve" Strum for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen M. "Steve" Strum directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen M. "Steve" Strum received?
Stephen M. "Steve" Strum's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

BA
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
- 1985

Awards

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

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1988
Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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