Stephen M. Wagner

Wagner Reese, LLP

Indianapolis, IN

30+ Years Experience

Licensed in 4 States

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About Stephen

Stephen M. Wagner is a co-founder and partner at Wagner Reese, LLP, with over 30 years of experience. He graduated as valedictorian from Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in 1987, earned his B.A. cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1991, and his J.D. cum laude from Indiana School of Law - Bloomington in 1994. He began his career with the Department of Justice before co-founding Wagner Reese, LLP in 2000. Mr. Wagner specializes in plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights violations, police brutality, jail death, product liability, medical malpractice, and mass torts. He has been recognized as an 'Indiana Super Lawyer' for over 20 years (2004, 2006-2025), a 'Top 50 Personal Injury Attorney in Indiana' (2018-2025), and 'Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year' in 2006. He is also a 'Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation' and a member of 'The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff'. He was named the 2023 'Lawyer of the Year' in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs for Carmel by Best Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer and author on civil litigation topics and has secured numerous 7-figure and 8-figure recoveries for clients. He is licensed in Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Colorado, and the U.S. Supreme Court.