Steven Kazan

Practice areas

Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Asbestos

Steven Kazan has rightfully earned a distinguished reputation as a prominent lawyer specializing in civil litigation for plaintiffs in cases pertaining to mesothelioma and other ailments related to asbestos exposure. As the founder, senior partner, and managing partner of the esteemed law firm Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood, located in Oakland, California, he provides expert assistance to clients across the nation who are pursuing legal actions against manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and property owners. With an impressive career spanning nearly five decades, Mr. Kazan has played an essential role in securing numerous substantial settlements and jury verdicts for his clients, garnering the recognition and respect of his peers in the legal community.

Mr. Kazan’s exceptional legal prowess is evident through accolades such as his AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his high standing among fellow attorneys, and his superb 10.0 peer-review rating from Avvo. Notably, he has been chosen for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for his exceptional work in mass tort litigation. Additionally, he has been honored with the Edward I. Pollack Award by the Consumer Attorneys of California in 2017, acknowledging his outstanding dedication and effectiveness in the field. Further highlighting his achievements, Mr. Kazan was inducted into Law Dragon’s Hall of Fame in 2022.

Beyond his impressive courtroom achievements, Mr. Kazan has been appointed by various United States Bankruptcy Courts to represent asbestos victims in numerous cases involving reorganizations of asbestos companies, including major entities like Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary LTL Management, Koch Industries’ Georgia Pacific, Owens-Corning, Fibreboard, and Federal Mogul, both in the US and England. Notably, his expertise has extended internationally as he has conducted seminars and participated in legal, medical, and insurance conferences addressing asbestos-related matters in countries such as China, Japan, England, Holland, South Africa, Canada, and across the United States.

Mr. Kazan holds licenses to practice law in both California and New York, and he is admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 3rd, 5th, and 9th Circuits. His legal proficiency extends to the highest level, as he is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. Moreover, Mr. Kazan’s dedication to the legal profession is evidenced by his past leadership roles, including serving as President of the Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association, Vice President of the California Trial Lawyers Association, and membership in various legal and medical organizations.

Please note that AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks utilized under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating process relies on anonymous input from members of the legal community and the judiciary, assessing both legal ability and general ethical standards.