Deana S. Stein

Overview

“If Deana is involved, we are in good hands.” – Benesch client

“Deana has been a consummate pro in her thorough and expeditious handling of this matter for us. We appreciate the support.” – Benesch client

“Deana, thank goodness I have you! Thank you for always looking out for us!” – Benesch client

Deana Stein is a trial lawyer who focuses on complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on transportation and logistics.

She represents third-party logistics providers (3PLs), transportation brokers, motor carriers and commercial shippers in litigation involving cargo claims, loss and damage, non-delivery, and contract disputes among carriers, brokers, and agents, including matters involving interstate and international shipments. She also counsels clients on pre-suit strategy, negotiations and risk-mitigation measures designed to help avoid future disputes.

Deana also has experience in products liability suits, including defending manufacturer of off-road vehicles in personal injury suits involving claims that the products were defectively designed and manufactured, as well as commercial arbitration and litigation experience involving business dissolution, insurance and reinsurance, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, labor and employment matters, and workers’ compensation-related disputes.

Licensed in three states and several federal district courts, Deana handles all phases of litigation, including depositions, arguing motions before state and federal trial courts, and jury trials, and she has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She also manages complex electronic discovery, including ESI protocols, preservation and collection, and large-scale document review and production.

Deana has received multi-year recognition by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation.