- Results-driven attorney with a passion for achieving client goals
- Six years of experience litigating complex consumer class actions in a variety of state and federal courts
- Experience representing clients in contract and commercial disputes as both plaintiff and defendant
Stephen is an experienced litigator who prides himself on the pursuit of results. Whether championing consumers in class actions to curb injurious commercial practices or helping businesses to secure their resources and protect their rights, Stephen is dedicated to advocating for and achieving client goals.
Prior to joining Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP, Stephen worked for Woodrow & Peluso, LLC, a boutique firm in Denver with a focus on consumer protection class actions and commercial litigation. While in law school, Stephen worked as a student attorney in the Environmental Law Clinic and as a legal fellow in DU’s Office of Technology Transfer. He also served as Managing Editor of the University of Denver Water Law Review.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Stephen spent time in Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas before settling in the Denver metro area. Beyond the office, Stephen has a lifelong passion for movies and music, and he loves enjoying Colorado’s grandeur and fresh air with his wife and two dogs.
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D. (2018)
- Certificate in Intellectual Property Law
- Managing Editor, University of Denver Water Law Review
- University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, B.A. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, summa cum laude (2014)
Professional History
- Associate Attorney – Woodrow & Peluso, LLC (2018-2024)
- Legal Extern – National Bank Holdings Corporation (2017)
- Legal Fellow – University of Denver Office of Technology Transfer (2016-2017)
Professional Memberships
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
Admissions
- Supreme Court, State of Colorado – November 2018
- United States District Court, District of Colorado – November 2018
- State of Illinois – 2023 (Authorized to Practice – Limited Scope)
Awards
- Order of the Coif – University of Denver Sturm College of Law (2018)
- Super Lawyer – Rising Star 2024 – 2025