Steve has been a practicing attorney in Florida since 1977, specializing in civil litigation and appellate practice, with trials throughout the state and appearances before the Florida Supreme Court, and several appellate courts.

Steve became a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator in 1989 and is approved by the Federal Courts, Florida Dispute Resolution Center, the American Arbitration Association, the Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust, the Florida Department of Business Regulation, and the Florida Department of Insurance. Since 1989 he has conducted over 5000 mediations covering a wide range of tort and contract disputes nationwide. In 2020--2022, mediated settlements totaled over $220 million. He is a Founding Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators.

American Registry - Top Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America
Florida Super Lawyers
Who's Who Legal: Florida/Mediation
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2018)
Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year - Mediation (2018)
Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year - Mediation (2016)
Martindale-Hubbell AV/Preeminent Rating
Who's Who In American Law
The International Who's Who of Commercial Mediation
The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
Woodward/White Best Attorneys in Florida