Atty. Steven Michael Shear

Atty. Steven Michael Shear

Steven Michael Shear is a lawyer practicing complex / catastrophic, product liability, insurance and 3 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Michael Shear at a glance

Steven Michael Shear is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Johnson & Bell, Ltd.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois Illinois Supreme Court United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2001) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven Michael Shear is a lawyer practicing complex / catastrophic, product liability, insurance and 3 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Steven practices at Johnson & Bell, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Michael Shear's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Michael Shear 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.

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Product Liability

Steven Michael Shear is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Steven Michael Shear is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

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

Steven Michael Shear is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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

Steven Michael Shear is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Michael Shear

Where is Steven Michael Shear's law office located?
Steven Michael Shear's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Johnson & Bell, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Michael Shear handle?
Steven Michael Shear focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven Michael Shear practiced law?
Steven Michael Shear has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Steven Michael Shear go to law school?
Steven Michael Shear earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Steven Michael Shear for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 2001
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois Illinois Supreme Court United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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