Stephen F Wallace

Stephen F Wallace

also known as Steve Wallace

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 22 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at High Point, NC
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Intellectual Property, Patent Infringement

., High Point, NC

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Lawsuits and Disputes 50%

Approaching every case as if going to trial is the only way to ensure the most out of your position. We are built for battle. Fight for what you believe in.

23 years

50%
Intellectual Property 25%

Any protection acheived is only as good as the litigation results it produces. At WLF-IP we strive to strategically prevent others from infringing through identifying exposure to well planned and executed litigation.

23 years

25%
Patent Infringement 25%

At WLF IP, individuals, corporations and start-ups can find affordable protection with expert preparation of US and foreign patent applications, PCTs, patent searches, opinions, agreements, copyrights, trademarks and trade secret development.

8 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-750 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 21 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

Licensed in North Carolina for 22 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2003

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

The Wallace Law Firm

., High Point, NC, 27262

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Stephen F Wallace's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2014

A lawyer with the tenacity of a bulldog and the intellect of a true scholar ...

I had a difficult case involving a State Board situation. I contacted Attorney Wallace and he agreed to represent me with the case. I have nothing but the highest praises to say for him. He was extremely professional with his presentation. His knowledgeable of the law and my specific profession was a...mazing. His representation in the case was simply awesome. There is not doubt in my mind that without his assistance, I would have had to face a pretty dire situation. However, with his consultation and expertise, we not only won the case but had impacted how my profession's board interpreted their bylaws and rulings. If you need someone with the tenacity of a bulldog and the brain of an true scholar, Attorney Wallace is the one to have in your corner. Since this particular case, I have referred several of my colleagues with legal/professional questions. And, according to their reports, he offered the same "straight-forward" (i.e., no "BS") and thoughtful support and representation that he provided me.

Posted by Renard | December 14, 2013

Outstanding Attorney Stephen F. Wallace....

Attorney Stephen F. Wallace is an extremely professional Attorney to the letter. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of civil litigation and was so helpful in my case and he provided me all of the answers that I required to move my case forward as I was in the middle of a Federal 1983 lawsuit t...hat the defendants did not answer or reply to a summons and complaint they were served with and he guided me to the next step on how to file a motion to enter a default judgment against them and after the court accepts that I am moving on to a motion for a final judgment with the court as the New Jersey Department of Corrections violated my 8th and 11th Constitutional amendments and I seeking full monetary damages from them due to the fact I was severely injured and permanently hurt and scarred as well. I can not Thank Attorney Stephen F. Wallace for all his professionalism and attention in my case. 5 Stars...! I would highly recommend him.

Posted by GeorgeM | July 16, 2013

His creativity innovated a cost effective solution to our compliance needs.

Face with a tortious compliance audit, Mr. Wallace wrote a computer program to data mine over 10K medical records for easy and thorough reports. His experience with voluminous records coupled with his ability to focus on each detail, saved our practice. Mr. Wallace also advocated on our behalf at t...he regulatory agency. He reshaped the audit in our favor by illustrating the agency's own reporting shortcomings that he fixed with our repsonse. We could not have hired a better attorney to see us through this time.

Posted by Ms. Lisa | July 10, 2013

Long Overdue

Words cannot explain the gratitude and appreciation I have for Attorney Wallace. When I was dealing with one of the most difficult times of my life; I sought out to find an Attorney that could provide me honest advise no matter if it felt good or not to hear the truth. I received a recommendation ...from a friend that Attorney Wallace was the man. Well, all I can say is my friend is still my friend and I will take the advise from that friend any day of the week. Attorney Wallace not only took care of my issue; after my case was competed Attorney Wallace followed up with a thank you for allowing me to serve you. Why would he thank me? He deserved all the thanks.. Very Satisfied Client.

Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2013

This AVVO rating is NOT accurate for this professional

When I see this rating it breaks my heart and makes me pretty angry at our system. I have known Steve for 10 years. He has represented me on multiple issues over the years and he is also my friend. I went through the time with him early on in his career when he had complaints to the bar and the bar d...ecided to censure him. You must understand that these complaints are not from ANY of his clients but from the crooks in a case that were against his client he was representing. He spent years on this case....and never got much money from it. He may have made decisions in that case that were wrong due to lack of experience but basically ALL of his complaints to the bar were from one case that involved multiple people.....all wanted to seek revenge against him for basically shutting their corruptive business down. He got threats from them and it was a very difficult time. Still, rather than back off he went the extra mile for his client-even when he was getting threats that lead him to believe his family or himself were at risk. He got direct threats that they would ruin his career if he pursued. Yes, he did make mistakes and he admits that. He has taken course after course since this time many, many years ago on ethics. Ironic because I can tell you from experience he is the most moral person I know. The biggest flaw he has a desire to “get the bully”, he is completely committed to his clients, and shame on him....he believed in our legal system. He loves the law and studies it at leisure. The law and the bar did not protect one of their own-one of the good guys. Has anyone else just made a mistake from inexperience-should you have to pay for it the rest of your career by a mathematical review like this that does not tell the heart of the story? He was practicing by himself with no one to consult with on this case-barely out of law school. He grieved over these bar complaints/bar censure and still does today. You should see him now. He is truly brilliant. If you look at his case records you will see that all of his clients have gotten what they wanted or better, all of his clients have been satisfied, many clients come to him for representation over and over for various issues, and he has only once in his entire career had a complaint directly from client. This particular client was court appointed and would have been unsatisfied with any attorney-he was going away for a long time regardless. Even in that case....he did not see the criminal but the person. He is amazing with the underprivileged client. He treats them respect and gives them the representation that every person-regardless of what they have done-deserves. I have heard him do things like direct someone to the proper paperwork at the court system out of kindness when he could have charged them for a consultation but knew they did not have the money. He is an excellent mediator and has done much pro-bono work. He would never say these things here on this forum about himself and that is why I am. If Steve Wallace represents you are lucky because not many attorneys out there really care-they just want to reach into your pocketbook. Shameful that this review can represent such a fine professional who made the mistake of taking on a case beyond his experience and has paid for it ever since. This is a true example of prejudice-judging something or someone negatively that you have not taken the time to understand fully. Thanks for reading this post.

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Stephen F Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements

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John O'Brien

Federal crime lawyer | Jun 03

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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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William Butler

Federal crime lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers on Federal Crime questions in the AVVO community are always well thought out and right on the mark. It is evident that he is an excellent attorney. A person in trouble could not go wrong by retaining him."

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Elizabeth Carpenter

Federal crime lawyer | Dec 04

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"Stephen is an excellent attorney -- this is evident from his posts. Usually, when I read something that he writes, I learn something new. AVVO computer ratings are not always accurate."

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Robert Harris

Federal crime lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Avvo ratings by computer miss the mark with this attorney. That's rather obvious reading his answers on AVVO."

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Michael Doland

Federal crime lawyer | Oct 10

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"Avvo ratings by computer miss the mark with this attorney. His answers are superlative. His cusomization to the needs of the Avvo askers is great. His professional courtesy and demeanor to other lawyers on Avvo is exemplary."

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Michael Elliott

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is an experienced litigator and knows how to win for his clients."

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Edward Beckham

Federal crime lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"After reading many of Mr. Wallace's answers here on AVVO it is obvious this attorney has the knowledge and skill to serve clients. I recommend this attorney, without hesitation, as a knowledgeable practitioner and advocate."

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Christopher Leroi

Federal crime lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wallace is one of the most exemplary and extraordinary attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. Despite being a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for nearly two and a half decades, I continue to learn valuable information from his posts every day. I would highly recommend."

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Santos Perez

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wallace is a no-holds-barred legal warrior who lets nothing stop him from his goals - as is evidenced by his demeanor in this forum in the face of adversity. He is trustworthy, professional, and knowledgeable in his field. His dedication is first rate. His rating is a "10"."

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Anthony Solis

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 07

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"Mr. Wallace's knowledge of Federal Criminal law is first rate. I deeply respect his intellect and his experience. As a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel in Los Angeles, I know that the CJA attorneys are among the best and most proficient practitioners of federal criminal law. I highly endorse Mr. Wallace."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

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"Mr. Wallace is a zealous fighter for his clients. He is well repsected in court and his litigation skills are beyond reproach. A client would be lucky to have him in their corner."

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Robert Kelly

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Mar 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wallace has been doing good work to educate the community regarding the law. Well done."

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Okiemute Whiteru

General practice lawyer | Sep 28

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"I have had the opportunity to view Attorney Wallace first hand. He is, without a doubt, a highly knowledgeable and well spoken advocate. I am absolutely sure that you will not be disappointed if you are fortunate enough to have Attorney Wallace represent you. I highly recommended this attorney."

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Oladipo Akin-Deko

Litigation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Attorney Wallace is one of the finest litigators in America. His knowledge of trial advocacy is second to none. He is truly Shakespeare when it comes to the law and indeed a great asset to have representing you."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Censure issued in NC, 2011

updated on 10/27/2021

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Stephen’s comment:

“Same Wake Co. case. No judge, lawyer and especially client has ever complained about my work, here simply two defendants retaliated in the only way they knew how; by reporting errors. This in no way reduces my culpability, but does offer perspective to those viewing my credential solely through the AVVO ratings system. This case inspired my drive for more education and experience.”

Reprimand issued in NC, 2009

updated on 05/19/2020

Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Stephen’s comment:

“Wake Co. case, which lasted over 5 years with 22 Plaintiff motions, 19 Defendants' motions, 6 judges, 4 investigations by state and federal agencies and the Plaintiff winning the final litigation. Everyone lost something here, especially me. In 2005, no law existed protecting pre-foreclosure homeowners from businesses offering credit repair or rescue though equity shifting and straw buyers. The Defendants' business and the mortgage broker providing over 1.2m in bogus home loans no longer exist.”

Honors

2007

Pro Bono Service Award, George Washington School of Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Licensed Patent Attorney -, USPTO

2003 - Present

Owner, The Wallace Law Firm

2011 - 2017

Federal Attorney, MDNC CJA Panel

2002 - 2002

Judicial Intern to the Senior Resident, Rowan County Superior Court

Associations

2003 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

US v. D.F.

Downward variance resulting in time served and my client was released 4 days later.

US v. R.A.

Client received 45 months on an upward variance.

US v. J.W.

Defendant's total term was 56 months.

US v. C.A.

60 months.

US v. D.T.

Downward variance to 8 months in-home and 3 years probation.

US v. Q.S.

Client received a 46 month sentence.

US .v. L.P

Downward variance to a 4 month sentence.

Peidmont Triad Regional Water Authority v. Farlow Heirs et. al.

Opponent Plaintiff settled after motion in liminie

NC Board of Psychology vs. Dr. E.M.

All charges dismissed.

Johnson v. Vestal

Defendant Client wins at trial.

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Education

2024

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Candidate for B.S. Chemistry

2020

University of New Hampshire School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws - Intellectual Property

2012

North Carolina Defender Trial School

Criminal Trial Certification

2011

Annual National Federal Sentencing Seminar

2008

American Association of Justice

Advanced Civil Deposition Certification

2007

George Washington University School of Law

LLM - Litigation & Dispute Resolution

2004

National Trial Advocacy College at UVA Law

Civil Trial Certification

2002

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

High Point University School of Business

MS - International Business

1992

North Carolina State University

BA - International Business

Speaking Engagements

2012

FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE 2012

Good News out of the Fourth Circuit on Search and Seizure

2005

FSBO - Selling your home

Beware of your buyer

Publications

2012

Federal Defenders 2012 CLE conference Good News out of the 4th Circuit on Search and Seizure

Languages

English

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