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With more than thirty- eight years of courtroom experience and training in alternative dispute resolution, I am often called upon by private parties (including Fortune 50 companies) and the judiciary to serve as a mediator or arbitrator in commercial, injury and Orphans’ Court (probate) disputes. I also counsel and represent a wide variety of clients, including businesses, municipalities, government agencies, and individuals, both in and out of the courtroom.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 49 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 51 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees
17 W. Gay St., West Chester, PA, 19380-3090
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Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2009
Kudos for a first class attorney !
In addition to possessing all of the above mentioned qualities, Steve is thorough ,proficient and explains things well.I feel very confident having him as my legal council.
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
President
Steve has handled a number of civil suites for us and has always represented us with professionalism and with more than adequate results
Stephen P. Lagoy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Steve for many years. Although he works for a law firm that competes with mine, I still believe that he is an excellent lawyer and strong advocate for his clients. In addition, I have hired Steve to conduct Arbitrations and I found him to be a fair and impartial decision maker who uses sound reasoning and knowledge of the law to reach his decisions. I offer Steve my highest recommendation without reservation."
"a very fine lawyer. Bright, energetic, fair and honest. Strong and impressive litigator for more years than most."
Peter Hart
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2012
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2010
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2007
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
1999
AV "Preeminent" rating (5.0 out of 5), Martindale Hubbell
1999
Master of the Bench, American Inns of Court
1980
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Pennsylvania State University
Work Experience
1975 - 1985
Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University
Associations
2013 - Present
Chester County Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Rules CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section, Forum Committee on the Construction IndustryMember
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution SectionMember
2009 - Present
Pennsylvania Council of MediatorsMember
2009 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationCo-chair, ADR Section
2008 - Present
Association for Conflict ResolutionMember
2004 - Present
Chester County Board of CommissionersSpecial Counsel
2001 - Present
Chester County Department of Community DevelopmentSolicitor
1998 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMediator, Civil Case Settlement Program
1995 - Present
The Hon. John E. Stively, Jr. American Inn of CourtCharter Member and Master of the Bench
1976 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 2003
Controller of Chester CountySolicitor
1994 - 2000
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PennsylvaniaChairman, Hearing Committee 2.07
1993 - 2000
Chester County Office of Housing and Community DevelopmentSolicitor
1991 - 1997
Pennsylvania State UniversityGreat Valley Advisory Board, Founding Member
1990 - 1992
Redevelopment Authority of Chester CountySolicitor
1987 - 1994
Chester County Solid Waster AuthorityMember and Vice Chairman
1984 - 1987
Prothonotary of Chester CountySolicitor
Education
2010
ABA - Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute
2009
ACR/AAA - Advanced Commercial Mediation Institute
2008
Pepperdine University School of Law
Mediation Certificate
2003
AAA - Mediatior Skills Training Program
1975
Northeastern University
M.S.
1974
University of Maine School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
Georgetown University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Continuing Legal Education
Mediating the Litigated Personal Injury Case
2013
Pennsylvania Council of Mediators Annual Conference
Developing a Voluntary Mediation Program
2011
Meeting
Neurobiology and its Effect on Problem Solving in Conflict Resolution
2011
Continuing Legal Education
Applied Neuroscience - Becoming More Persuasive and Influential in Conflict Resolution
2011
Chester County Bar Association Custody Mediation Seminar
The Biology of the Brain: Understanding Decision-Making in Mediation
2010
Annual Conference
Neuroscience and Mediation
2009
Spring Bench/Bar Conference
Alternative Dispute Resolution: a Practitioner's Guide to the Effective Use of Mediation
2005
Inns of Court
Mediating Commercial Disputes
1996
Inns of Court
Using the Bankruptcy Process as an Adjunct to Commercial Litigation
Publications
2013
Philadelphia Bar Association Probate and Trust Law Section Newsletter
Mediating Estate Disputes
1983
Criminal Law Bulletin
The Determinate Sentence and Its Impact on Parole
1981
Criminal Law Bulletin
The Impact of Determinate Sentencing Structures
1977
Criminal Law Bulletin
Administrative Due Process in Community Preparole Programs
1976
American Criminal Law Review
An Empirical Study on Information Usage For Prosecutorial Decision Making in Plea Negotiations
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