Before devoting himself to dispute resolution full-time in 2019, Steve practiced employment law in Charlotte for over 20 years. His practice included FLSA, wage and hour, trade secrets, non-competes, and all forms of employment discrimination. Representing diverse clients from individual executives to Fortune 500 companies, Steve worked in industries including financial services, education, manufacturing, technology, construction, marketing, retail, and motorsports. Through his representation of cities, counties, and public colleges, Steve developed an appreciation of the unique needs of public sector clients, including the First Amendment, public records, and constitutional torts.

After becoming a certified mediator in 2009, Steve quickly realized that dispute resolution ideally suited his experience and ability. He became a full-time mediator in 2019 and soon linked up with Miles Mediation & Arbitration to assist in opening the Charlotte office in 2020.

As a mediator, Steve is persistent and engaged, tirelessly advocating for resolution before, during, and after the mediation. A student of dispute resolution, Steve has written and presented on motivational techniques, practical strategies for lawyers, and the psychology of change.

• BA, Duke University, 1995
• JD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1998

• North Carolina Bar Association
• Mecklenburg County Bar Association
• NCBA Dispute Resolution Section Council
• Girls Rock Charlotte Board of Directors
• BOOM Charlotte Board of Directors
• Carolina Actors Studio Theatre Board of Directors
• Carolina Crown Board of Directors
• Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association Board of Directors
• Plaza Central Partners Board of Directors
• North Carolina "Legal Elite"
• Chambers USA

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