Steven C. Ruth

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 achieved significant verdicts and settlements for clients in auto accidents, motorcycle crashes, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice cases. He holds an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating for professional excellence. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been honored 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