Education
Steven Stawski holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Princeton University, the University of Michigan, and the Michigan State University College of Law.
He served as an extern for the Hon. David McKeague in the United States Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan and clerk for the Hon. David Jordon in Michigan’s 54-B District Court.
Mr. Stawski was awarded multiple jurisprudence achievement awards and won best brief in a securities law competition in New York City judged by the Hon. Richard Posner of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
First Decade
Hired into one of Michigan’s premier law firms, Mr. Stawski became an equity shareholder and developed dual skillsets in transactional law and litigation.
While Mr. Stawski enjoyed success with high-profile cases involving the design and construction of the University of Michigan football stadium, the Bridgewater Towers, and representation of regional banking institutions on large-scale projects throughout West Michigan–he most enjoys helping others to achieve their goals in starting and operating local and regional business.
Second Decade
To start his second decade in practice, Mr. Stawski founded a boutique law office that focuses on closely-held business owners, professionals, and families.
As a business owner himself, he understands leadership from the ground up. He provides experienced legal counsel and delivers practical advice.
Third Decade
Now in his third decade of practice, Steven Stawski enjoys interacting with community leaders, providing counsel on governance matters, and advising on projects that benefit local communities.
Mr. Stawski has litigated numerous commercial, real property, and construction law matters and applies his experience in proactively structuring commercial transactions, credit facilities, and construction deals.
Leadership
As a member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Standing Committee on Civil Procedure and the Courts, Mr. Stawski enjoys collaborating with judges, administrators, and practitioners from across the State of Michigan. He tracks “Best Practices” nationwide.
Recently, he served on a committee with members of the bench, bar, and academia to evaluate proposed amendments to MRE 702 and 703, the Michigan Rules of Evidence governing expert witnesses. The rules were amended effective January 1, 2024.
Steven Stawski is a past president of the Gerald R. Ford Chapter of the American Inns of Court and a past committee co-chair of a State Bar Section.
He volunteered for many years as an expert witness for the Hillman Advocacy Program, inspired by federal judges and leading practitioners who instruct the craft of advocacy with precision year after year.
Mr. Stawski also serves as a court-approved civil mediator.
Steven Stawski, Esq.
Serving Professionals, Business Owners, and Families
Since 1837, Mr. Stawski’s family has been dedicated to public service in Michigan. Over 185 years later, Mr. Stawski is still doing what his family does best: serving others.
