A Career Defined by Advocacy
For over four decades, Steve Waldman has been a relentless advocate for individuals and families who have suffered due to negligence. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Steve has built a reputation as a dedicated trial attorney committed to uncovering the truth, holding wrongdoers accountable, and securing justice for those who need it most.
As an associate attorney at Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, PLLC, Steve focuses on medical malpractice cases, with a particular emphasis on birth injuries. He understands the immense challenges that families face when medical negligence leads to life-altering consequences for a child. Through careful investigation, strategic litigation, and compassionate client advocacy, Steve fights to ensure that families receive the answers and compensation they deserve.
Steve’s passion for representing the injured was instilled in him at an early age by his father, a respected personal injury attorney. Since earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law in 1980, Steve has dedicated his practice to personal injury law, handling complex cases involving:
- Medical negligence
- Birth injuries
- Hospital errors
- Surgical mistakes
- Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose
- Catastrophic injury cases
His meticulous approach to discovery and evidence collection ensures that negligent healthcare providers are held fully accountable for the harm they cause.
Experience & Recognition
Steve is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction that underscores his extensive knowledge and commitment to excellence in the field. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers for 14 consecutive years (2011-2025), a testament to his skill, professionalism, and results-driven advocacy.
Throughout his career, Steve has served in leadership positions in several prominent legal organizations, including:
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association – Former Board Member
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association – Active Member
- American Association for Justice – Member
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association – Chair of CLE Committee
Beyond his litigation work, Steve is a frequent lecturer and speaker on issues related to medical malpractice litigation, trial strategy, and tort reform at major legal education events and institutions, including the University of Houston and South Texas College of Law.
A Passion for Fighting for Families
Steve’s work has taken him across the country, representing clients in Texas, Alaska, and beyond. He has sat with grieving parents, listening as they recount the tragic consequences of medical negligence, and has witnessed firsthand the strength and resilience of families caring for children with severe birth injuries. These experiences fuel his dedication to ensuring that no family is left without answers or justice.
At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, PLLC, Steve has found a team that shares his passion for fighting against corporate-driven healthcare practices that prioritize profits over patient safety. He is honored to stand alongside some of the country’s most experienced birth injury and medical malpractice attorneys, working tirelessly to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and drive systemic change in the healthcare industry.
Education & Bar Admissions
- The University of Texas School of Law – J.D., 1980
- The University of Texas at Austin – B.A. in American Studies, 1977 (High Honors)
- Texas Bar, 1980
- Admitted to U.S. District Courts (Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court
Beyond the Courtroom
Steve is deeply involved in community and pro bono work. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Anti-Defamation League’s Southwest Region and is a life member of the 100 Club of Houston. His contributions to organizations such as the Houston Food Bank, American Red Cross, and Institute for Sustainable Peace reflect his unwavering dedication to justice both inside and outside the courtroom.
