Biography
Stephen Goldsmith is a litigator located in the San Antonio Office. He is a highly experienced trial attorney (jury/non-jury/arbitration) in the areas of Insurance Defense, personal injury – automobile and trucking, Commercial, Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM), PIP, Subrogation, Property Damage, Stowers, Medical experts, Bio-Mechanical Experts, Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, medical records, mediation, arbitration, and jury trials, Investigations – 8 years of Federal Law Enforcement representation.
Stephen is an experienced trial attorney in medical malpractice, federal law enforcement, sexual harassment, civil rights (Title VII), Fair Labor Standards Act, Federal Arbitrations, family law, contracts, probate, criminal defense, landlord/ tenant law, civil service law, labor and employment law, and administrative law.
Stephen has been Sole Counsel for $3.2 million dollar award against U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Prisons, FCI Greenville) Portal to Portal decision in 2010 (FLSA) and Sole counsel for $8.5 million award against U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont), Portal-to-Portal decision in 2009 (FLSA).
Stephen enjoys challenging himself by going to National Parks and Forests for moderate to difficult hikes and climbs. He enjoys art and classical music and enjoys going to the San Antonio Symphony.
Stephen is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and is a licensed mediator and arbitrator.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1984.
- Master of Science in Public Administration from St. Mary’s University in 1988.
- Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University in 1991.
Licenses
- State Bar of Texas - 1991 to present.
- Licensed Arbitrator - 2010 to present.
- Licensed Mediator - General Practice and Family Law - 2016 to present.
