Slater & Zurz

What Slater & Zurz does

Slater & Zurz LLP is a private Ohio personal injury and negligence law firm founded in 1991 by Jim Slater and Rick Zurz in Akron. The firm operates as a Limited Liability Partnership with no external institutional or private equity ownership, structured around partner-owned attorney representation. Its core technology and capability stack consists of traditional legal practice resources—investigation tools, accident reconstruction, and expert medical consultations—rather than software or AI-enabled platforms.

The firm serves individual consumers harmed by negligence, organized across practice areas that include personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog attacks, catastrophic injury, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, class action/mass torts, family law, rideshare accidents, work accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, bicycle, and pedestrian injuries. Distribution is wholly direct-to-consumer across six Ohio offices (Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo/Maumee), supported by phone consultations, website contact forms, community engagement, organic search/content marketing, and an attorney-to-attorney referral/co-counsel program.

Revenue is generated exclusively through contingency fee engagements, where clients pay no upfront fees and the firm earns a percentage (typically 33-40%) of settlements or verdicts only when it wins. The firm publicly reports over $500 million in cumulative client recoveries, with category breakdowns including $74M+ in auto accidents, $28M+ in general personal injury, $21.8M+ in nursing home abuse, $47.1M+ in construction accidents, $6.3M+ in dog attacks, and $6.4M+ in medical malpractice. Co-founder Jim Slater retired in 2024, and Rick Zurz continues as a managing partner alongside an attorney team of roughly ten named lawyers.

Name

Slater & Zurz

Legal name

Slater & Zurz LLP

Website

https://slaterzurz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Slater & Zurz is a private Ohio personal injury and negligence law firm founded in 1991, operating six offices statewide. It represents individual injury victims—auto, truck, motorcycle, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death cases—on a contingency fee basis, with over $500 million historically recovered for clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury Law

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Car accident attorneys
• Nursing home abuse
• Wrongful death litigation
• Contingency fee legal

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee Legal Services: Personal injury legal representation on a contingency fee basis. Clients pay no upfront fees and only owe legal fees if the firm wins their case. The firm earns a percentage of settlements or court awards, typically ranging from 33-40% depending on case stage of resolution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Slater & Zurz is an Ohio plaintiff-side law firm that represents individual injury and negligence victims on a contingency fee basis across practice areas including personal injury, car/truck/motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, dog attacks, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, class action, family law, rideshare, work accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and bicycle/pedestrian injuries. Clients receive free initial consultations and pay attorney fees only when the firm secures a settlement or verdict, with the firm handling all casework (investigation, insurance communications, medical records, negotiation, and trial).

Product overview

Slater & Zurz is a single-firm Ohio law practice offering legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal services platform with six office locations across Ohio. Core services include Personal Injury representation (encompassing Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Dog Attacks, and Catastrophic Injury), Elder Law (Nursing Home Abuse), Wrongful Death, Class Action litigation, Family Law, Rideshare accidents, Work Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Bicycle accidents, and Pedestrian accidents. The firm positions itself around direct attorney access, contingency fee arrangements, and recovery-focused representation for injury victims.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury General personal injury legal representation for clients harmed by negligence, covering various accident types and injury scenarios. Intended for Ohio injury victims and their families seeking contingency-fee legal help.
• Car Accidents Legal representation for car accident victims seeking compensation for injuries, property damage, and related losses. Intended for Ohio drivers, passengers, and families harmed in vehicle collisions caused by negligent drivers.
• Truck Accidents Legal representation for victims of commercial truck crashes, including cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other serious injuries from 18-wheeler and dump truck accidents. Intended for Ohio truck crash victims and their families.
• Motorcycle Accidents Legal representation for motorcyclists injured in crashes, helping recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Intended for Ohio motorcyclists injured by negligent drivers.
• Nursing Home Abuse Legal representation for families of nursing home residents who have suffered abuse, neglect, or exploitation in long-term care facilities. Intended for Ohio families of nursing home and assisted living residents harmed by physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or medical neglect.
• Dog Attacks Legal representation for dog bite victims under Ohio's strict liability laws, seeking compensation for medical costs and other damages. Intended for Ohio dog bite victims, including children bitten by family or neighbor dogs.
• Catastrophic Injury Legal representation for victims of life-altering injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, and burn injuries. Intended for Ohio individuals and families dealing with permanent injuries requiring lifelong care.
• Wrongful Death Legal representation for families seeking compensation after a loved one's death caused by negligence or misconduct. Intended for surviving spouses, children, and parents of Ohio wrongful death victims.
• Class Action Legal representation for individuals and families harmed by dangerous products, toxic exposure, and corporate misconduct in complex litigation. Intended for Ohio plaintiffs joining mass tort or class action claims.
• Family Law Family law legal services as part of the firm's broader practice areas. Intended for Ohio clients needing family-law representation alongside the firm's personal injury work.
• Rideshare Legal representation for victims of rideshare accidents involving Uber, Lyft, or similar services. Intended for Ohio passengers, drivers, and others injured in rideshare-related collisions.
• Work Accidents Legal representation for workers injured in workplace accidents and construction incidents. Intended for Ohio injured workers and construction accident victims (including third-party claims beyond workers' compensation).
• Medical Malpractice Legal representation for victims of medical errors, surgical mistakes, and healthcare negligence. Intended for Ohio patients and families harmed by substandard medical care.
• Product Liability Legal representation for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. Intended for Ohio consumers harmed by unsafe consumer products.
• Bicycle Accidents Legal representation for cyclists injured in accidents involving vehicles or hazardous road conditions. Intended for Ohio cyclists injured by motorists or unsafe roadway conditions.
• Pedestrian Accidents Legal representation for pedestrians struck by vehicles or injured in related accidents. Intended for Ohio pedestrians injured in traffic incidents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $74 million recovered in auto accident cases alone
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rittgers & Rittgers: Ohio personal injury firm with offices in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky, handling auto, truck, and wrongful death cases — overlapping with Slater & Zurz's Cincinnati office and southwestern Ohio territory.
• Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox: Ohio-based plaintiff-side firm with a strong personal injury and class action practice, including nursing home neglect and mass tort work — competing directly for several of Slater & Zurz's practice areas.
• The Donahey Law Firm: Columbus-based Ohio personal injury firm representing auto accident, wrongful death, and injury victims — competing for the same central Ohio consumer base as Slater & Zurz's Columbus office.
• Nurenberg Paris Injury Lawyers: Cleveland-based Ohio personal injury firm handling auto, truck, and catastrophic injury cases on a contingency basis with a multi-office statewide presence — a near-direct competitor for the same Ohio plaintiff pool.
• Elk & Elk: Long-established Ohio personal injury and medical malpractice firm with offices across the state — competing across multiple of Slater & Zurz's practice areas, particularly malpractice and wrongful death.
• Kisling, Nestico & Redick (KNR): Ohio-headquartered personal injury and insurance defense firm with offices across the state, marketing heavily around auto and truck accidents — overlapping directly with Slater & Zurz's core practice and geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: Largest U.S. personal injury law firm with an Ohio presence; competes across auto, trucking, and mass tort categories at national scale with substantially larger marketing budgets.
• Cellino Law: National personal injury firm (formerly Cellino & Barnes) handling auto, premises liability, and wrongful death matters — competes for the same plaintiff demographic with a broader geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Ohio Accident Advocates: Smaller Ohio personal injury firm focused on auto and truck accidents on a contingency basis — overlapping core practice areas but with a smaller scale and footprint than Slater & Zurz.
• Justice for Justice: Ohio-based plaintiff-side personal injury firm with a growing presence in auto and premises liability cases — partial overlap with Slater & Zurz's core auto accident practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SlaterZurz
• Facebookfacebook.com/slaterzurz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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