Stephen Wagner, co-chair of CTSW’s litigation department, has practiced commercial litigation in both large and small firms since 1985, and has appeared in virtually every type of proceeding, including trials, appeals, arbitrations and mediations.  He has represented companies involved in multi-million dollar litigation predicated upon contract breaches, insurance disputes, securities fraud, product liability and employment law and complex aviation disputes. He also is active in the international arena, and frequently called upon by his clients to protect their interests in Europe and the Middle East.

Stephen’s experience includes serving as outside general counsel for several multinational corporations with assets in the billions of dollars.  In addition, he is often retained as coordinating attorney in highly complex commercial disputes involving numerous lawyers and firms, using his litigation experience to ensure cost effective and efficient work product from the attorneys involved in the matter. Indeed, through this experience, he has developed an expertise in case management for those industries prone to litigation, and the ability never to permit the litigation process to overwhelm or undermine the goals of the client.

Prior to joining CTSW, Stephen was a litigation partner at Anderson Kill Olick & Oshinsky, and then moved to Gratch Jacobs & Brozman to head its litigation department.