Steve Albenze

Attorney

For over 12 years, Steve Albenze has stood up for Ohio families facing some of life’s toughest challenges. As an attorney at Slater & Zurz, he focuses on medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death, and personal injury cases. He helps clients get the fair compensation they deserve after negligence causes harm.

Steve understands how overwhelming these situations can be. Whether it’s a loved one mistreated in a nursing home or a family grieving a wrongful death, he takes the time to listen and explain your rights clearly. In addition, he fights hard against powerful institutions like hospitals and insurance companies. His goal? To make the legal process less stressful so his clients and their families can focus on healing. As an Ohio medical malpractice attorney, Steve knows the system inside and out. He works to hold those responsible accountable. For example, he draws on trends such as the 15% rise in nursing home neglect reports in Ohio since 2020.

Steve’s Experience

Steve’s legal career started strong as a prosecutor in Lorain County, where he honed his courtroom skills. Since founding Albenze Law Group in 2018, he’s handled over 60 jury trials across Ohio. He has secured substantial settlements—including awards exceeding $1 million for clients—and verdicts against major health providers. Notable cases include representing victims in high-stakes litigation, such as a lawsuit involving detainee abuse. He has also done appellate work that challenged fundamental rights in a case sentencing. Before joining Slater & Zurz, Steve built a reputation for turning complex cases into real results, while always putting clients first. His background gives him a unique edge as a nursing home abuse lawyer in Ohio. As a result, he challenges facilities and caregivers who fail their duty of care.