Stephen J. Alexander

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Stephen J. Alexander: Attorney with Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.
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Biography

Co-Chair, Litigation Practice

Mr. Alexander focuses his regional practice on all aspects of tort defense, premise liability, products liability, construction defect and bodily injury, New York State Labor Law, property damage, and motor vehicle litigation in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He also has experience in the area of professional malpractice.

Mr. Alexander is AV Rated and has tried cases at the state and federal courts level in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He represents a diverse group of national and local clients including large and small businesses, municipalities, retailers, restaurants, garages, developers, contractors, transit authorities, insurance and manufacturing companies. He has successfully represented his clients in trials involving personal injury, construction, bodily injury and defects, and products liability jury trials in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and New York.

Professional Awards & Honors

Was selected to 2015 list of AV Preeminent lawyers. This award is conferred by Martindale-Hubbell.

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Classes & Seminars

“New Jersey - Snow Removal,” Rue Insurance, October 2019

“General Liability Issues in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York,” in house seminar to client AmeriTrust Group, Inc., July 2019

“General Liability Issues in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York” in house seminar to client AmeriTrust Group, Inc. (formerly Meadowbrook Insurance Group and Century Insurance), May 2018

“General Liability Issues in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York,” in house seminar to client, Walmart, August 2017

“Winning Trial Skills for Young Lawyers,” DRI Construction Law Committee’s Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 2017

“Defending Construction Defects,” Meadowbrook Insurance, January 2016

“Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination: Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace,” Conair Corporation, September 2015

“First Party Benefits and Recovery in New Jersey and New York,” Century Insurance, March 2015

“Unlawful Harassment: Preventing and Addressing Harassment in the Workplace,” Conair Corporation, September 2014

“Fraud vs. Frivolous,” - in-house Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. - April 2012

“The Nuts & Bolts of Depositions,” Burlington County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Committee, February 2011

“Facebook, Internet, and Blackberries - A Seminar for Creating Effective Policies for Employers in the Age of Electronic Discovery,” seminar presented to Firm clients, June 2010

“Sexual Harassment Training - Everything You Need to Know,” seminar presented to Firm clients and friends, September 2009

“From Hiring to Record Keeping - Business and Employment Law Issues,” seminar presented to Firm clients and friends, June 2009

(Also at Philadelphia, PA, Holmdel, NJ and New York, NY offices)

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Labor and Employment
  • Litigation
  • Amusement Park And Entertainment Liability
  • Dram Shop And Security Liability
  • Casualty & Professional Liability Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Temple University, B.A., 1987
Law School Attended:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, J.D., 1991; Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, LL.M., 2002
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, Pennsylvania; 1999, District of Columbia; 2000, New Jersey; 2014, New York; U.S. District Court Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court District of New Jersey; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:

Association Memberships

Defense Research Institute (DRI - Construction & Product's Liability Committees)

Monmouth County Bar Association, Member

National Restaurant and Retail Defense Association (NRRDA), Member

New Jersey State Bar Association, Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member

Philadelphia Bar Association, Member

Iraqi War Veteran

Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Ret.

U.S. Air Force, Judge Advocate General's Corps, (Active Duty: 1992-1999)

ISLN:
911422922

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 11/06/15 in Litigation

    Steve is a fine attorney and a fine man. Having had cases against him I have no hesitation whatsoever about ranking him excellent in every category.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/02/15 in Condominium Association Law

    Have known Steve for many years, not just as an attorney, but as a friend as we live in the same town. Besides being an attorney, Steve has served admirably, for many years, in the USAF as a JAG officer, and for the constituents of Upper Freehold, N... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/02/15 in Trial Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/02/15 in Insurance Coverage Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/02/15 in Civil Litigation

    Stephen Alexander is an outstanding attorney. His legal skills and judgment are of the highest caliber.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/01/15 in Civil Litigation

    Besides being competent and knowledgeable, he is a very nice guy and a pleasure to work with. He gets my 100% recommendation.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/01/15 in Trial Practice

    a professional and a gentleman

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/26/15 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/26/15 in Litigation

    Excellent trial attorney, very knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/24/15 in Premises Liability

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