G. Steven Fender focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, in both state and federal courts. He has represented clients across the United States in a variety of employment disputes, shareholder negotiations, contract claims, unfair competition litigation, intellectual property, business tort and contract matters. He has also handled numerous appeals in both state and federal court systems.

He holds the highest rating assigned by Martindale-Hubbell.

Steve is active in The Florida Bar, and has served in a variety of leadership capacities. Most recently, his peers appointed him as vice-chair of the Judicial Liaison Committee for the State Court/Federal Court of the Business Law Section. He previously completed a one-year term of service as chair of the Business Litigation Committee. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association.

Steve grew up in Central Florida, graduating from Trinity Preparatory High School in Winter Park. He then graduated, magna cum laude and with distinction, from Duke University, completing an honors thesis and independent research project that won him special accolades from the school’s psychology department. He earned his law degree, with high honors, from the University of Florida College of Law, and is a member of the Order of the Coif.

Steve is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Florida, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Federal Circuit.