Corey J. Kuzma

Providing Expert Counsel and Representing Clients with Strategy, Curiosity, and Compassion

Corey Kuzma developed an interest in storytelling, composition, case-building, and strategy from a very early age. As a student at Baldwin Wallace University, Corey thought his interests would lead him to film school, but an Introduction to Criminal Law course showed him his passion for methodical organization and compelling storytelling could be better utilized in a career in law.

Corey paid his way through college by managing a local restaurant for nine years, a critical role where he learned how to organize a team, strategize, execute, and meet expectations. While running the restaurant, Corey pursued a double major in political science and philosophy. This education prepared him for law school, teaching him how to theorize, debate, inform, analyze, and, perhaps most importantly, how to listen.

Entering the Legal Field

While attending Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Corey interned at the City of Cleveland Department of Law. The valuable experience he gained while assisting attorneys in the Department of Civil Litigation short-listed him for a position at NRS Injury Law. Corey took the bar in February of 2015, received his diploma in May, and had a job at the firm by July.

Within days of joining the firm, it became clear Corey had a unique ability to provide compassionate counsel for clients one day and then strategically and methodically build an unassailable case for them the next. “Once I started working for NRS Injury Law, I knew without a shadow of a doubt I was in the right place,” reflected Corey. “I was the kind of kid who loved grand strategy and storytelling in movies and books, hoping one day I could write interesting stories or shorts of my own. Now, as an adult, I find myself in a work environment where I apply those same organizational and creative skills to listen intently to clients and build compelling, winning cases for them.”

A Passion for Workers' Compensation Law

To Corey, workers' comp law is especially meaningful and important. “When I was a young child, my uncle lost his leg in a workplace accident, and workers' comp was essential in helping our extended family stay afloat,” says Corey. “That experience helped inspire me to go into worker's comp law, because in this field, you're representing everyday, hardworking people who've been injured in the line of duty, and who are often up against powerful institutions or corporations that don't want them to receive the compensation they need to get treatment, recover, and provide for their families.”

Corey distinguished himself in the firm’s workers’ comp department by listening intently to clients, asking the right questions, taking a vested interest in learning the details of their stories, and building effective cases to represent them. His charismatic nature and calm demeanor quickly made him NRS Injury Law’s go-to attorney for even the most complex and nuanced workers’ comp cases. “When clients come to me with their stories and questions, I like to have answers,” says Corey, reflecting on his role at the firm. “The unknowns of each case are always very interesting to me, which is why I endeavor to learn, learn, and learn as much as possible so I can provide answers while really getting to know my clients. At some point, I feel like I start walking in their shoes. I learn their story as well as they know it, which enables me to get results for them.”

Community Involvement:

Passionate about music, Corey can be found frequenting and supporting the budding music scene in the greater Cleveland area.

Work/Life Balance:

Corey lives in Lakewood with his wife, Emma, and their niece, Regina. Free time is limited, but Corey plays music with his niece, teaches her new instruments, and cultivates her musical interests. Corey takes his family to museums, aquariums, parks, and festivals on weekends and holidays. On the rare “down” day, Corey can be found at home spending time with the family dog and cat or singing karaoke in a jam session with Regina.

Don't Wait to Seek Legal Help from Corey Kuzma

Patient and persistent, Corey embodies the values of NRS Injury Law in his intentional, hands-on approach to each case and his interest in interacting with clients in a personal, invested manner. For him, the firm's mission of relentlessly pursuing the best possible outcome on behalf of every client comes naturally, as does the firm's vision to always live with compassion, strive for excellence, and take action with integrity, patience, and professionalism. To retain an effective legal team with a proven track record and to speak with Corey and the firm about your case, call 855-GOT-HURT or fill out a convenient online contact form.