Steven Aroesty brings 40 years of legal experience to his work representing plaintiffs in mass tort and personal injury cases. His early career on the defense side—working for major insurance companies and defense firms—gives him unique insight into how corporations build their defenses. Now, he uses that knowledge to fight for individuals harmed by asbestos exposure, dangerous pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, and corporate negligence. Outstanding among his peers in conducting depositions, arguing motions, and negotiating settlements, Steve has earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating continuously since 2004.
“My experience on the defense side of litigation makes me particularly adept at arguing on behalf of personal injury plaintiffs—I know exactly how they’ll try to minimize your claim, and I won’t let them.”
Steven M. Aroesty
Mass Tort Attorney
What Clients Say About Steve
“I have to say that my attorney, Steve Aroesty, was and is still amazing. He is no way the ‘typical’ lawyer type that I’ve come to expect from my past experience with lawyers. He actually cares!!! It wasn’t a pretense with Steve. He kept me informed every step of the way during the trial phase of my case and to this day he contacts me twice a year just to see how I’m doing… how I’m feeling… not many attorneys working for big firms in major cities take the time to call a client who lives in one of the most remote areas of the USA. Steve did and still does to this day.”
Mesothelioma Survivor
Asbestos-Related Mesothelioma
Four Decades of Results
Steve’s career spans four decades and four states, representing countless plaintiffs in personal injury and mass tort cases. His sustained AV Preeminent rating—the highest peer review rating available—reflects his standing among colleagues and judges alike.
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Federal Courts
Including 7th & 8th Circuit Courts of Appeals
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State Bar Admissions
Missouri, Illinois, New York & DC
40+
Years of Experience
Personal injury and mass tort litigation
20+
Years AV Preeminent
Highest Martindale-Hubbell rating since 2004
We Don’t Just Take On Cases—We Take On Causes.
Whether it’s talcum powder linked to cancer, dangerous drugs with hidden side effects, or defective medical devices causing harm, Stephanie Rados doesn’t just fight for compensation—she fights to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. If you’ve been harmed by a dangerous product, let’s discuss how your case could create lasting change.
Peer Recognition & Credentials
Awards & Recognition
⭐ Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating – Continuously since 2004 (20+ years)
The AV Preeminent rating is the highest peer review rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary on a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics.
Bar Admissions
State Courts:
Missouri – 1986
Illinois – 1987
District of Columbia – 1992
New York – 1993
Federal Courts:
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois – 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit – 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri – 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit – 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois – 2012
Law School Honors
⚖️ Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Judge Ruddy Scholarship – Washington University School of Law
⚖️ Client Counseling Competition Champion – Washington University School of Law
⚖️️ Elected Representative – Student Bar Association
Steve’s Practice Areas
Steve has represented countless plaintiffs in personal injury cases over his 40-year career, including asbestos-related cancer claims, dangerous pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, and other individual and mass tort claims. His defense-side experience makes him particularly effective at anticipating and defeating corporate defense strategies.
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Asbestos exposure can lead to devastating diagnoses like mesothelioma—a rare and aggressive cancer. Steve has represented numerous mesothelioma victims, fighting to secure compensation even in cases where the source of exposure is difficult to identify. His clients’ testimonials speak to his genuine care and tireless advocacy.
Steve represents individuals in mass tort litigation—cases where defective products, dangerous drugs, or corporate misconduct harm thousands of people. His 40 years of experience and outstanding skills in depositions, motions, and negotiations make him a formidable advocate in these complex cases.
When pharmaceutical companies fail to adequately test medications or warn about dangerous side effects, patients suffer the consequences. Steve’s defense-side experience helps him anticipate and defeat the strategies drug companies use to avoid responsibility.
From hip implants to surgical mesh to pacemakers, defective medical devices can cause devastating injuries. Steve represents patients harmed by devices that were rushed to market, poorly designed, or inadequately tested.
Car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian and bicycle accidents—Steve handles serious injury and death cases arising from motor vehicle accidents, fighting to ensure victims receive full compensation.
When manufacturers put dangerous products into the marketplace, consumers suffer the consequences. Steve fights to hold these companies accountable and ensure they take responsibility for the harm they cause.
Steve earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in upstate New York, where he was recognized as a New York State Regents Scholar—a distinction awarded to high-achieving students in the state.
Washington University School of Law
Juris Doctor – 1986
At Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Steve distinguished himself as a recipient of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Judge Ruddy Scholarship, champion of the Client Counseling Competition, and elected representative of the Student Bar Association.
Defense Experience
Insurance & Defense Practice
Steve’s early career included employment with two major insurance companies and insurance defense firms, along with commercial collection and banking work. This experience on the defense side of litigation gave him invaluable insight into how corporations evaluate and defend against claims.
Plaintiff's Practice
30+ Years Representing Plaintiffs
Steve transitioned to plaintiff-side work, representing countless individuals in personal injury cases including asbestos-related cancer claims, dangerous pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, and other individual and mass tort claims. His defense background makes him particularly effective at anticipating corporate strategies.
OnderLaw
Mass Tort Litigation Attorney – 2022 to Present
Steve joined OnderLaw in 2022, bringing his 30+ years of plaintiff-side experience and his outstanding skills in depositions, motions, and negotiations. He continues to fight for individuals harmed by corporate negligence, maintaining the same genuine care for clients that has defined his career.
When Your Case Becomes Our Cause
Steven Aroesty and the OnderLaw team don’t just fight for compensation—we fight to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. If you’ve been harmed by asbestos exposure, a dangerous drug, or a defective product, let’s discuss how your case could create lasting change.
