Atty. Steven Kelley
Mr. Kelley’s primary career focus has evolved over the years beginning with an extensive general liability and insurance defense practice.
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Steven Kelley is an attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co. LPA. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association (1984). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Kelley’s primary career focus has evolved over the years beginning with an extensive general liability and insurance defense practice
- He has considerable experience handling several specialty claim areas including transportation law, professional liability, product liability, construction negligence, construction defect, commercial trucking, employer intentional tort and community association claims
- Steve’s practice remains broad based and includes defense of architects, engineers, surveyors, lawyers, accountants, realtors, insurance agents, appraisers, home inspectors and other professionals in addition to general liability claims
- Prior to joining MRR, Steve served as Assistant Vice President in CNA Insurance Company’s Litigation Counsel department
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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