J. Stephen Woodside, P.C.

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  • Over 20 years Experience in Federal and State Court Litigation, Pennsylvania and New Jersey

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J. Stephen Woodside, Esq., a preeminent attorney at J. Stephen Woodside, P.C., has garnered recognition from Marquis Who’s Who in America for his unwavering dedication, notable achievements, and exemplary leadership in employment and labor law litigation. Licensed in Pennsylvania in 1985 and in New Jersey in 1986, since 1993 Mr. Woodside has established a prolific trial career as a sole practitioner at J. Stephen Woodside PC. Mr. Woodside has successfully tried over 100 major civil jury and non-jury trials to verdict and argued more than 55 appeals in the intermediate appellate courts and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Beyond employment matters, he has tried significant cases across various legal domains, including commercial, construction, surety, contract, equity, injunctions, civil torts, church/state litigation, ERISA, defamation and libel, civil rights, federal and state constitutional law, multi-district litigation, and high-stakes litigation. Mr. Woodside's legal influence extends beyond state lines, having served as lead trial counsel pro hac vice in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Missouri, Oklahoma and West Virginia. Actively involved in industry-related organizations, he has been a member of the Montgomery Bar Association. In addition to his legal commitments, Mr. Woodside has dedicated his time to civic advocacy, serving on the boards of the East Falls Business Association (where he served as president), the East Falls Community Development Corporation, and the East Falls Community Council. Currently holding the position of vice president at the Pennsylvania Bible Society, he served as its president from 2005 to 2009.

Recognized for his contributions, J. Stephen Woodside holds a peer-review rating of AV- Preeminent and has been recognized as one of Top-Rated Lawyers in Pennsylvania in 2025, a Lawyer of Distinction in 2019, and part of the Top 1 Percent of America’s Most Honored Professionals in 2025. Proudly reflecting on his career, he highlights the impact of litigated cases on American law as reported legal precedent. Attributing much of his success to his exceptional education, family and peer support, and passion for trial law, Mr. Woodside looks ahead to a future marked by continued litigation of complex cases and aspiring to contribute significantly to American jurisprudence as a trial lawyer.

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Areas of Practice (13)

  • Federal and State Civil Trial and Appellate Practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
  • Labor and Employment
  • Complex Commercial
  • Business
  • Construction and Surety Law
  • Contract
  • First and Fourth Amendments
  • Equity
  • Injunctions
  • Property
  • Defamation and Libel
  • Bad Faith
  • Church/State Litigation

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Commercial, Lawsuits & Disputes, Federal and State Civil Trial and Appellate Practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Labor and Employment, Complex Commercial, Business, Construction and Surety Law, Contract, First and Fourth Amendments, Equity, Injunctions, Mandamus, Property, Defamation and Libel, Bad Faith, Church/State Litigation View More

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4.6/5.0 (8 reviews)

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Stephen Woodside by a Attorney on 03/21/24 in Civil Litigation

    Over the years, I have referred a number of my clients to Attorney Woodside, who needed legal assistant beyond that which I could provide. J. Stephen Woodside has very competently assisted all of the clients I referred to him. He has been able to o... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Stephen Woodside by a Attorney on 01/24/24 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Stephen Woodside by a Of Counsel on 12/22/23 in Commercial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Stephen Woodside by a Attorney on 10/21/23 in Business Law

    I have known attorney Woodside for more than 10 years and during that time period I have both professional and Board sharing experiences. My impressions of his professional standards and ethics are exemplary.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Stephen Woodside by a Consultant on 10/21/23 in Business Litigation

    A dedicated professional in all aspects of the practice of law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Stephen Woodside by a Managing Partner on 10/20/23 in Business Law

    Mr. Woodside is a brilliant, caring, tenacious lawyer with the highest standard of ethics and honesty.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Stephen Woodside by a Member on 10/12/23 in Civil Litigation

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  • 3.0/5.0 Review for J. Stephen Woodside by a Managing Partner on 12/22/23 in Civil Litigation

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