Stephen Wagner
When The Stakes Are The Highest
Mr. Wagner has taken numerous cases to a jury trial in Indiana and across the country, including auto and truck accident cases, medical malpractice cases, civil rights cases and premises liability cases, and has obtained multiple 7-figure and several 8-figure recoveries for clients.
Frequently sought out by the media for his commentary in high profile legal cases involving police brutality, jail deaths, daycare negligence, and fraternity hazing, Mr. Wagner relishes representing the “little guy” and helping David defeat Goliath.
Described by his clients as compassionate, confident and determined, Mr. Wagner takes a personal interest in each case, relishing the opportunity to help people during the most difficult times in their lives.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Workers' Compensation
- Car Accidents
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Indiana
- English: Spoken, Written
- Founding Partner
- Wagner Reese, LLP
- - Current
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: Cum Laude
- University of Notre Dame
- B.A. | Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
- Honors: Cum Laude
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers
- 2021-2022 Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Indiana Super Lawyers - Top 50 Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004, 2006 - 2022
- Distinguished Fellow
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation
- Trial Lawyer of the Year
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
- Indiana State Bar  # 18248-49
- Member
- Current