Stephen currently serves as a Managing Shareholder at Fowler White, an 80-year-old full-service Florida law firm with offices located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Tampa. As a member of the Firm’s Management Committee, Stephen provides strategic oversight to the firm’s delivery of client and legal services, recruiting, management, and development. In addition to his management role, Stephen is a member of the Firm’s Products Liability and Aviation Practice Groups where brings his broad experience as a litigator practicing in the defense of manufacturers in products liability and complex commercial matters. Stephen represents manufacturers of aircraft, airframes and component parts in cases arising from crashes throughout the world involving general aviation and commercial aircraft. His experience in products liability matters also includes the representation of heavy equipment manufacturers in litigation involving aerial lift devices, cranes and woodhchippers. His knowledge of how such equipment is built and operated - combined with his understanding of available legal defenses - has translated into favorable outcomes for his clients at summary judgment and trial. He also is experienced in litigating contractual disputes and administrative matters on behalf of corporations and clients arising from high exposure commercial disputes. He approaches each matter with an inclusive and results oriented focus and is known for "outside the box" thinking that leads to efficient and effective resolution of complex matters.