About
Steven C. Ruth is the managing and senior trial attorney at The Ruth Law Team, with over 40 years of experience focused exclusively on personal injury law. He is board certified in Civil Trial Law and has built a trusted reputation for representing clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases caused by negligence, defective products, or medical malpractice.
Steven earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Dickinson College and studied graduate-level courses at Johns Hopkins University School for International Studies in Bologna, Italy. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg and is admitted to practice in numerous state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Throughout his career, Steven C. Ruth has secured substantial verdicts and settlements in cases involving auto and motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, and medical negligence. He holds an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized among the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
Recognized by Super Lawyers in Florida for over a decade, Steven actively participates in legal organizations including The Florida Bar Association, St. Petersburg Bar Association, and Hillsborough County Bar Association. His honors reflect his legal excellence, leadership, and ongoing dedication to the field of civil litigation.
For Steven C. Ruth, practicing personal injury law is a lifelong commitment to advocating for individuals harmed through no fault of their own. At The Ruth Law Team, he continues to lead with strength, compassion, and a tireless drive to help clients achieve justice and full financial recovery.
Law Office Affiliations
- Managing Attorney, The Ruth Law Team
- Member, The Florida Bar Association
- Member, St. Petersburg Bar Association
- Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association
Licensed State
- Florida
- Minnesota
Education
- Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Dickinson College
BA in History and Political Science
Awards & Badges



- Car accident
- Defective and dangerous products
- Medicaid and medicare
- Motorcycle accident
- Trucking accident
- Wrongful death