Steve focuses his practice on complex commercial and business litigation, with an emphasis representing clients in the healthcare and financial services industries. As an experienced litigator, Steve has managed and directly handled all aspects of bilateral and multi-party cases, including trial and appellate work.

In the area of healthcare litigation, Steve represents Medicare and Medicaid managed care organizations, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare education institutions in commercial and business disputes, including cases alleging breaches of contract, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, and alleged violations of EMTALA and other federal and state statutes and regulations. In connection with his litigation experience, Steve has gained significant expertise in regulatory and compliance issues facing government-sponsored health plans, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Part D.

In his financial litigation practice, Steve represents financial institutions, including banks, brokerage firms, and qualified custodians, in connection with commercial, business, and customer disputes, including class actions, involving alleged fraud, breaches of contract, breaches of fiduciary duty, violations of U.C.C. Articles 4 and 4A, and alleged violations of federal and state statutes and regulations.

While earning his law degree from DePaul University College of Law, Steve received CALI Awards for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Securities Fraud, and Litigation Strategy and Civil Litigation. In addition, Steve was a judicial extern to the Honorable Wayne R. Andersen in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.