With a distinguished career spanning a quarter-century, Steve
Bardsley has emerged as a seasoned civil trial lawyer, excelling
across multiple practice areas with a particular focus on
professional liability, environmental law, and construction law.
Steve's proven track record includes securing positive outcomes for
clients in a diverse range of cases, from slip-and-fall personal
injury matters to multimillion-dollar claims involving alleged errors
and omissions, construction delays, environmental contamination,
fire, collapse, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death. His
background in engineering, evident in his undergraduate degree,
equips him to navigate the intricacies of technically complex
construction issues with precision.
As a strategic
advisor, Steve counsels owners, contractors, and design professionals
on proactive measures to mitigate potential issues during
construction projects. His keen eye for detail is evident in the
meticulous preparation, negotiation, and review of contract documents
aimed at minimizing future liability. With a litigator's acumen honed
through the successful resolution of hundreds of cases, Steve is
well-versed in the costs, risks, and tactics associated with
courtroom trials, private arbitrations, and mediation. His unwavering
commitment is always directed toward efficiently and ethically
solving client problems.
In his role as a
mediator, Steve brings forth a practical problem-solving approach,
leveraging not only his legal prowess but also an in-depth
understanding of the construction process. Encouraging realistic risk
assessments, fostering meaningful dialogue, and steadfastly driving
toward mutually acceptable resolutions are integral to his mediation
philosophy. Fairness in the process and dignity in the outcome are
core principles that guide his practice.
Admitted to
practice in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
before the Supreme Court of the United States, Steve has garnered
numerous accolades. Martindale-Hubbell, the gold standard in attorney
ratings, bestows upon him an "AV" rating—the highest
level—recognizing his very high to preeminent legal ability and
overall professional excellence. Chambers & Partners, an
independent international authority, identifies him as a "notable
practitioner," ranking him among the top construction litigators
in Pennsylvania. His peers have acclaimed him as a SuperLawyers® Top
Rated Construction Litigation Attorney and a Main Line Today Magazine
"Top Lawyer."
Steve actively
shares his skills with construction trade organizations and
professional societies, holding memberships in the Legal Counsel
Forum for the American Council of Engineering Companies and the
Society of American Registered Architects, among others. He serves on
the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the American Bar
Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and The Claims and
Litigation Management Alliance. Steve has completed extensive
training as a mediator and arbitrator, earning approval to join the
American Arbitration Association's Roster of Arbitrators and
Mediators, and serves as a Judge Pro Tempore in the First Judicial
District of Pennsylvania.
Residing in
Malvern, Pa., with his wife Lynn Deithorn, Steve is a proud father of
three outstanding young men. Alongside his legal pursuits, he
indulges in golf, cycling, and a love for beer and travel.
