Stephen focuses on complex business disputes in state and federal trial and appellate courts. His work has spanned numerous industries, including retail, energy, financial services, technology, manufacturing, commercial real estate, agriculture, consumer products, and healthcare. Within those industries, Stephen has litigated a wide range of business disputes, including commercial contract disputes; claims related to business fraud, fiduciary duties, and other business torts; cases involving trade secrets, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and so-called “business divorce” cases; and cases involving antitrust, unfair competition, deceptive trade practices, and related consumer and competition issues. Stephen also has deep experience in numerous aspects of arbitration practice. In addition to representing clients at complex arbitration proceedings, he has experience litigating issues related to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, and post-arbitration disputes related to the validity and enforcement of arbitration awards.
Stephen is actively involved in his community and serves on multiple non-profit and foundation boards. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Excellerate Foundation, and the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hope Cancer Resources.